RM Sotheby’s is selling a collection of cars from well-known Porsche collector Todd Blue at their Miami auction this February. Todd Blue’s collection focuses on Porsche road cars finished in different shades of blue, but he also owns other cars (which are also mostly blue). The seven Porsches being sold by RM are all in incredible, unique specifications so I wanted to feature them in a article.
2019
Porsche 911 GT2 RS
EST $800,000-$1,200,000 USD
Arguably the fastest production Porsche road car ever built. Powered by a 670 horsepower 3.8 liter flat-six, the 991.2 GT2 RS can do a 6:47 Nurburgring lap and is still quite a usable car, unlike older Porsche GT2 models such as the 993 and 997. The GT2 RS started at $294,000, but this car was specified with over $252,000 in Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur options, making it one of the most bespoke examples of the GT2 RS. This car is finished in Paint-to-Sample Albert Blue, a classic color originally introduced in the 70’s. This car also has the desirable Weissach Package, which reduces weight by 40 pounds using carbon fiber parts and optional magnesium wheels. This car doesn’t have the magnesium wheels, which is very unusual for a Weissach car, instead it has the standard wheels finished in matching Albert Blue. All of the Weissach carbon fiber parts are finished in blue-tinted carbon, which adds to the already incredible exterior. The interior is covered in Yachting Blue leather, which contrasts beautifully with the graphite plaid seat inserts. Currently showing 500 miles, this cars estimate of $800K-$1.2M is significantly more than almost any other 991 GT2 RS, except for the White Collection car that sold at the end of 2023 for $1M. That car also had $250K+ in options and was in a one-off spec, so I wouldn’t be surprised if this car brings similar money. While the 991 GT2 RS hasn’t seen the level of price increases as other top-tier modern Porsches such as the 911 R or 918 Spyder, a unique spec can bring the car to a new level in the market.
1994
Porsche 968 Turbo S
EST $550,000-$750,000 USD
While the Porsche 914 and 968 usually didn’t get the same high-performance treatment as 911 variants like the Turbo and GT2, the 968 Turbo S is a very unique exception. When Porsche built a racing 968 version known as the Turbo RS. Intended to be raced in the ADAC GT Cup, Porsche needed to build a roadgoing version and developed the Turbo S with plans to build 100 of them. The Turbo RS was not as good as Porsche hoped, and ironically the 911 Carrera RSR was so good that most teams went with it instead. The Turbo S wasn’t successful either, with only 14 cars being built by the factory. This made the 968 Turbo S the rarest production Porsche ever built. The 14 people who bought one got a very capable car, making 305 horsepower and a seriously impressive 368 pound-feet of torque which resulted in a top speed of 174 MPH. This car was delivered new to Germany and later the UK, before joining Todd Blue’s collection. Finished in Midnight Blue over a partial leather interior, this car was specified with comfort in mind having options such as standard seats, air conditioning and a radio. The 968 Turbo S is significantly more expensive than any other front-engine four-cylinder Porsche, and is more similarly priced with special 993’s like the RS or Turbo S and deservedly so. This car has 70,000 miles and it’s estimate is in line with other 968 Turbo prices.
1989
Porsche 911 Speedster
EST $350,000-$400,000 USD
Built to bring back a nameplate that hadn’t been used since the iconic 356 Speedster of the 1950’s, the new Speedster was based on the Carrera 3.2 platform with 214 horsepower. The Speedster was a success, and 2056 of them were built with 1984 cars having the Turbo-look body that had the rear fenders from the Turbo. This car is finished in Dark Blue over a beige leather interior, and it currently shows 1,300 miles. Most of the Speedsters were purchased by collectors, and low mileage is more of the rule than the exception but 1,300 is still very low. Todd Blue tried to buy this car for over ten years, and had the keys delivered to his desk every time the car was serviced at his dealership to attempt to convince the owner to sell the car to him. While nice 911 Speedsters are listed on the market regularly, this cars desirable color combination and very low mileage mean the estimate is higher than any 911 Speedster publicly sold.
2023
Porsche 911 Sport Classic
EST $500,000-$650,000 USD
The 911 Sport classic was introduced in 2022 to combine some of the most iconic and stylish 911 design elements, such as the ducktail from the 2.7 Carrera RS and the Pepita fabric inserts from the original 911 onto a 542 horsepower, rear-wheel drive 911 Turbo based platform. Obviously, the car was extremely popular and sold out extremely quickly. 1250 were built and most cars were finished in Sport Grey Metallic, a color very similar to the 997 Sport Classic that also became an instant collectible. This car however, is finished in the incredible color combination of Manaus Blue with color-matched wheels over a Graphite Blue leather interior. This car has $111,355 of Porsche Exclusiv Manufaktur options. Notable options include the color-matched Manaus Blue wheels, bespoke Pepita houndstooth seat inserts inspired by the “Sally Special” 911 Carrera and Paldao wood on the seatbacks, dashboard, cupholder surround and door cards. This car shows 1,177 miles, which is pretty normal for a new limited edition Porsche. A few 911 Sport Classics have been sold publicly, most for around $470,000, but the exception was the White Collection car sold for $764,000 that also had a bespoke spec and $150,000 plus of Exclusive Manufaktur options. This car also comes from a renowned collection with a discerning focus on Porsches and special options. Considering this cars spec and original owner, I wouldn’t be surprised if this car sells for very similar money.
1989
Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet “Flatnose”
EST $400,000-$600,000 USD
After tuners had modified dozens of 911 Turbos with the “flatnose” style front end inspired by the legendary 935, Porsche engineer Rolf Sprenger wondered why Porsche couldn’t do it themselves. This resulted in the creation of the Sonderwunsch (special wishes) division, allowing customers to get unique colors and options, which still operates today as the Exclusive Manufaktur. The Flatnose included a new nose with pop-up headlights, extended rocker panels,wider quarter panels with new brake cooling vents, and wider wheels and tires. It was available in Europe from 1981, but it took until 1987 for Porsche to offer it to the North American market. 618 cars were built with the Flatnose for North America, and this example is one of the best. Finished in the paint-to-sample Mercedes-Benz color Diamond Blue with matching wheels over a Silk Grey leather interior. This car is equipped with some of the most desirable options like the G50 five-speed manual transmission, a limited-slip differential and a Blaupunkt Reno stereo. This car currently shows 22,731 miles. It would be hard to find a better example of one of these, and the estimate reflects that.
1996
Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8
EST $750,000-$900,000 USD
Built to homologate the new 911 RSR, the Carrera RS is one of the most desirable of the 993’s. Powered by a 3.8 liter flat-six making 296 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. 1,104 cars were built, and 227 cars were the ultra-lightweight Clubsport specifation. But some cars were “normal” RS with a few Clubsport options such as the aero kit and seats, combining the best of both worlds. This car is one of those, and includes many other desirable options like power steering, a motorsports steering wheel, air conditioning, a radio and a locking differential. Another defining feature of the car is it’s Rivera Blue paint, being the only RS in this color with a black leather interior and the Clubsport aero kit. The car was delivered new to a Dusseldorf based company who kept it until 2007, and it then passed through a few other European owners before arriving in the US trough the “Show Or Display” exemption. This car shows less than 8,725 miles and is in amazing condition.
1992
Porsche 968 Cabriolet
EST $100,000-$150,000 USD
