RE: Spotted: Porsche 959... delivery miles only

[Mermaid]

AndyCzech said:

Think a new GT3 RS 4.0 would be both a better investment and a better driver’s car.

EFA

[cookie1600]

thewheelman said:

I posted that already

Just as I did!

Are they one and the same?????

[Mullah]

Kazlet said:

Wow, even for a Porsche thats ugly.

Agreed, maybe if I saw one in the metal I'd change my mind, sometimes that's the only way young eyes can appreciate an old car

[Kettmark]

I remember back in the very late 1980's when Bramley Cars (near Guildford) had some of these in. It was before the crash/ recession and they were advertised at £330K. That equates to £640K in todays money at an average inflation of 3.2%.

[Chrisw666]

Being able to afford that would be great, deciding whether or not to use it would be a nightmare.

[dave stew]

When they had one on Top Gear (they are nearly always red) Boris Becker declared that he had one when he was 19...

[thewheelman]

cookie1600 said:

thewheelman said:

I posted that already

Just as I did!

Are they one and the same?????

Yeah, the same seller has two for sale.

[Tommy Saxondale]

i'd love a blast down the B1257 in that.

[DanDC5]

I can't see why anyone would choose one of these over an F40??

[AndyCzech]

Original tyres rates at only 149mph!!

[thewheelman]

DanDC5 said:

I can't see why anyone would choose one of these over an F40??

I wouldn't, but the chances are, that someone who buys a 959 probably has at least another supercar in their collection. Now imagine having both!

[Chrisw666]

DanDC5 said:

I can't see why anyone would choose one of these over an F40??

Chalk and Cheese, one is a brute force racer the other is a technological show piece. The 288 GTO was it's contemporary from Maranello anyway.

[k-ink]

You'd have one as well an an F40. They are totally opposite cars which sums up the two ways to approach a supercar.

[ZesPak]

k-ink said:

You'd have one as well an an F40. They are totally opposite cars which sums up the two ways to approach a supercar.

In an ironic twist I'd say that the modern-day equivalent of the 959 isn't a porsche but a Ferrari.

[DaveL485]

E36GUY said:

ZesPak said:

As much as I hate to say this, I wouldn't drive it . Imho it's too special, especially with delivery miles.

IF I could buy it, I would definitely drive it. I can't bare collections of unused cars.

Same. Driven, and properly as well

[P-Jay]

Did I spot a factory fit roll cage?

Ether way, it needs a full tank and a good hard thrashing, cars are meant to be used, if you want something to hide away as an investment and look pretty buy a bloody painting.

[kambites]

I suspect it never will get used though, since its claim to fame seems to be the fact that it hasn't been used yet.

[AndyCzech]

P-Jay said:

Did I spot a factory fit roll cage?

Ether way, it needs a full tank and a good hard thrashing, cars are meant to be used, if you want something to hide away as an investment and look pretty buy a bloody painting.

Says in the article, already thrashed, sorry tested, by dealer.

[treetops]

£750k oh dear not ever, not ever.

A very bland bit of metal to park in the darkness of a garage.

Was it sold by Carlos Slim by any chance?

[Chrisw666]

AndyCzech said:

Says in the article, already thrashed, sorry tested, by dealer.

Yes I am sure that with loads of lovely metal around at any time and a delivery mileage 959 Maltons bosses handed the keys to the YTS at the local Kwik Fit to go and fetch the butties.