Two weeks ago, Porsche made headlines when a restomod that recently emerged from its classics department sold for $1.2 million dollars. That made it the highest price 996-generation 911 to ever sell. Now, we’ve discovered that the person who put down that record-breaking sum was none other than noted Porsche enthusiast and comedian, Jerry Seinfeld.
The revelation was made on Instagram by Ray Shaffer, an automotive consultant at Broad Arrow Auctions, which conducted the auction in which the 1999 Porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe was sold. He shared pictures of the car, as well as Seinfeld being handed the keys.
The car will now enter the comedian’s collection, being parked alongside other classics, such as the first-ever production Porsche 911 and a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7, reports the DuPont Registry.
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The latter is an appropriate stablemate, since the one-off 911 Classic Club Coupe borrows inspiration from it. The ducktail spoiler seen on the newly created car was directly influenced by the 911 Carrera RS 2.7, and is just one of a number of notable modifications.
In addition, it features Sport Grey Metallic paint, with light gray and blue accents, a double-dome roof, Fuchs alloys wheels, and more. Inside, it has houndstooth upholstery, an Alcantara headliner, as well more blue detailing, which is in the Porsche Club of America’s signature shade of “Club Blue.”
Of course, the most notable change for Seinfeld will be the engine. Gone is the stock 3.4-liter flat six, and in its place a 3.8-liter engine from an early 911 GT3 has been installed. It adds 85 hp (63 kW/86 PS) to the car, to bring maximum output to 381 horses (284 kW/386 PS). That goes to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission and the car is slowed by bigger brakes, all of which were borrowed from the same car as the engine.
Built by Porsche Classics with input from the Porsche Club of America, this model was sold at an auction held at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 12 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the brand.