with 117 very special cars to be auctioned over three days at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.
32 impressive competition cars will go under the hammer on Friday 26th February, followed by an incredible selection of 85 classic, modern sportscars and supercars over two days on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th February.
1993 Porsche RUF 964 RCT - This very special Porsche belonged to none other than Alois Ruf Jr, the boss of RUF Automobile GmbH, and became his personal car in 1997. It was used as the basis for a revolutionary conversion he had developed that would combine a Turbocharged 964 3.6 engine with four-wheel drive. The car remained in Alois Ruf's collection until 2007, when it was sold to a UK collector and enthusiast. Finished in Schwartz Metallic, the paintwork today looks stunning and the grey full leather interior is presented in superb condition
Registration: D959XAOChassis Number: WP0ZZZ93ZGS000234
Engine Number: BTR34039Number of cylinders: 6CC: 3400ccYear of Manufacture: 1986Estimate (£): 100,000 - 120,000
Anyone who followed the "World Championship of Makes" (essentially an international championship for long-distance Sports Car racing), will remember their surprise at the shape of the new 935 when it first appeared at Mugello in March 1976. Subsequently, these 'Flachbau' or 'Flatnose' 935s and 936s were to prove very competitive in the hands of drivers such as Ickx, Mass and Stommelen and during the next two seasons managed four victories in eight World Championship races and a triumph at Le Mans in each year.
However, Porsche began to worry that all these victories by the works Flatnose cars might alienate the vast number of private clients who were investing their own money in conventionally shaped competition 911s, and decided to restrict their efforts for 1978 to an entry at Le Mans. The distinctive look of the 'Flachbau' (literally translated as Low Build) obviously retained its appeal in the minds of their road car customers and from 1985 until early 1989, UK Porsche 930 buyers could specify their car in this style to special order.
This 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo was built on the 2nd of December 1986, and dispatched through Porsche in the Netherlands it was well optioned from new, the most obvious of course being its distinctive body shape.As if a Flatnose 911 Turbo didn't stand out from the crowd enough, early in the cars life it was sent to world renowned Porsche tuners RUF, who are the only recognised partner of Porsche and, in fact, are recognised by the German government as a manufacturer in their own right. The customer opted for a BTR conversion (B = Group B, T = Turbo, R = RUF).
The basics of the RUF BTR start with the engine, which had the original partially finned cylinder barrels replaced by ones with air-cooling fins around their complete diameter. The bore was increased giving a new displacement of 3.4 litres from the original 3.3litres. Ruf added unique Mahle Pistons and connecting rods and 935 type camshafts. The intake manifold was replaced, as was the exhaust, A larger KKK K27 unit replaced the turbo, and a larger free flowing intercooler was added along with the installation of a larger oil cooler behind the Ruf front spoiler.
Ruf also went to great lengths to modify the standard Porsche 930 4-speed by adding a 5th gear with the help of Getrag. Next, the shift linkage was improved, becoming both lighter and more positive than the stock unit. The cars were lowered and the suspension was stiffened, RUF also fitted single-piece forged rims, sized 9x17 and 10x17.
Inside, RUF added an adjustable boost control, changed the steering wheel to a Ruf item, and added custom gauges and a half cage. This car has also at some point been fitted with Clubsport seats from a 996 GT3.The conversion produced some rousing statistics: Power increased from 300bhp to 374bhp, top speed reached 187mph, and 0 to 60mph was reached in a staggering 4.4 secs. It was at this point a Ruf BTR became the fastest accelerating production car ever. Ruf had even bettered the performance figures for Porsche's own Group B Le Mans car!
The Managing Director of a highly esteemed Porsche Specialist previously owned this particular vehicle for 17 years and, we understand has been developed even further to produce around 500bhp. This distinctive Porsche is presented with all its paperwork which is available to view, and has recently been prepared for sale by Porsche Centre Leeds.
A true 80's Poster girl, outstanding looks with ballistic performance, easily a match for any modern day supercar.
also on offer:
1989 BMW E30 M3 Johnny Cecotto
This 'Johnny Cecotto' E30 M3 is number 276 of 480 cars and is finished in Misano Red featuring an Anthracite M-Technic cloth interior with contrasting Bison Black leather. Carefully maintained by marque specialists Moseley Motor Spares, this 'sunroof delete' ordered model is in fantastic condition.
Estimate (£): 30,000 - 35,000
1995 Ford Escort RS Cosworth LUX
This outstanding Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux is in excellent condition having covered a mere 5,300 miles. It has clearly lived a very cossetted life and is finished in Imperial Blue with contrasting Raven Black Recaro Leather Interior with the Lux specification. With Fast Ford prices rising this example is the perfect addition to any collection.
Estimate (£): 50,000 - 60,000
Offered for sale at the Competition Car Sale on 26th February
1986 Ferrari 328 GTB
This particular 328GTB, affectionately known as "Rosie", is very well-known in Ferrari racing circles in the UK, having entered 70 races in the Maranello Ferrari Challenge. Clocking up 28 fastest laps, Championship Class winner 3 times and runner-up 3 times, the car also scored many fastest laps and outright wins in the Pirelli Ferrari Formula Classic.
"Rosie" was subject to a full ground-up rebuild in 2016 and has remained unused for several years, now described as in very good condition.
Estimate (£): 50,000 – 55,000
1963 Jaguar E-Type Fixed Head Coupe Race Car
This fabulous full-race 1963 E-Type Fixed Head Coupé has only just come to market. Only very recently completed, it has been built by Wren Classics to be eligible for the 2016, Carol Spagg 'Pre-'63 GT' series. All the safety equipment is brand new and complies with FIA Safety Regs.
This immaculate E-Type is offered today at a fraction of its build cost and is potentially a front-running car in the right hands.
Estimate (£): 100,000 – 120,000
