Ultra-rare supercar with blistering 217mph top speed and screaming 12-cylinder engine sells at auction for £8.7MILLION
AN ICONIC Porsche driven by three-time Formula One champion Niki Lauda is set to go under the hammer for a jaw-dropping price.910 is the first of its kind ever produced and is in immaculate condition for such a legendary race car.
This particular model - with the chassis number 910-001 - is one of just 12 varieties ever made with a “short tail” body style.Its incredible legacy and amazing condition is set to see it sell for over £1.7million when it goes under the hammer next month. It was known as a powerful model capable of taking on the toughest challenges and longest races on the planet such as the Nürburgring 1000.
Former F1 driver and Le Mans winner turned Red Bull Racing adviser Helmut Marko took the car for a spin in 1969.An even more illustrious name has also sat in the driver's seat in three time world champion Niki Lauda. Inside, the car has a red and black racing seat and a classy, old fashioned steering wheel, gearstick and belt.The buyer will also get its current valid FIA racing paperwork, its technical passport and historical files which include pictures of the car with Lauda, Stommelen and Ferry Porsche.
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