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Porsche 959
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Constr. year |
1988 |
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Price |
not for sale |
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Engine |
4 cylinder |
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Engine position |
rear/rear |
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Cubic capacity (ccm) |
1588 |
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Nominal power (PS) |
450 |
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Top Speed (km/h) |
315 |
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Car body |
sheet steel |
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Qty Produced |
283 |
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Availability |
very bad |
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Availability of spares |
difficult |
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Copyright |
Hua De Feng Ying Co.Ltd. |
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 The street version of the 959 debuted at the 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show as a 1986 model, but numerous issues delayed production by more than a year. First customer deliveries of the 959 street variant began in 1987, and the car debuted at a cost of $225,000 USD per unit, still less than half what it cost Porsche to build each one, production ended in 1990. In total, fewer than 300 cars were built and the total number (which hovers around 250) includes both 959 street variants and 961 race variants as well as at least 4 prototypes Porsche built during development. 226 of the cars built were street legal (in Europe) and were sold to consumers. At least one 959 and one 961 remain in the Porsche historic hall in Stuttgart, Germany.
The 959 was not street legal in the United States prior to 1999 when the "Show and Display" law was finally passed, although an unknown number were imported via the "grey market" during the late 1980s as show pieces. During the model's development, Porsche refused to provide the United States Department of Transportation with the four 959s they required for crash testing, and the car was never certified by the NHTSA for street use in the U.S. With the passage of "Show and Display" the crash test requirements were removed and importation of the 959 was allowed, assuming the car could meet with the local emissions standards that would have existed as of 1987.
The 959 can be fitted with a catalytic converter and a rechipped computer which will allow it to meet those emissions requirements. However most owners refuse to modify their 959s, and the cars remain as collection pieces. While the initial selling price was $230,000, it is agreed that today, one of these cars would be worth upwards of a million dollars. The most famous owner of the 959 is likely Microsoft Founder Bill Gates. The car was likely the famously frugal Gates' first "splurge" of his vast wealth and the "Show and Display" law was partially his doing. This Car is in an excellent condition.  The Beijing Company Hua De Feng Ying offers this vehicle for sale. Complete details can be found on their webpage www.elomnibus.com . The sales procedure is handled discreetly and qualified buyers may request a price by contacting enquiry@elomnibus.com. The vehicle is located in Europe and can be viewed by appointment only. » ask us  |
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