The auction is also notable for several important Porsches. Few Porsches are as coveted as a 1987 Porsche
959 Komfort, a car developed for the fearsome Group B homologation class in the 1980s. The car offered was
first delivered in December 1987 to Germany, featuring classic Grand Prix White paintwork with dark blue
leather and desirable heated, electric sports seats. First registered in the UK on 22nd June 1989, the car
benefits from a comprehensive service history. A well-known car in the London supercar scene, this 959 is an
opportunity not to be missed. (Estimate: £800,00 - £1,000,000). For motorsport aficionados, the 1976
Porsche 934 is an icon of 70s racing. Developed as the racing version of the Porsche 930 road car and built to
comply with Group 4 racing guidelines, the car offered is one of 31 934s made. Boasting an illustrious
International competition history from 1976 to 1981, the car contested over 55 race entries which included
wins at Kassel-Calden and DARM Avus in 1976, the DARM Ulm in 1976 and several victories at Hockenheim
between 1978 and 1980. Presented in excellent condition, this 934 would be a worthy addition to any
collection and welcomed at historic motorsport events around the world. (Estimate: £875,000 - £975,000).
Of particular interest to those looking for a Porsche with fascinating history, as well as any enthusiast of one
of the most illustrious men in world speed record history, is the 1959 Porsche 356 A 1600 Super by Reutter,
a car supplied new to Donald Campbell CBE. An already desirable early “A” model with coachwork by
Reutter, this car was imported into the UK by Harold Radford and sold directly to Donald Campbell, the
famous multiple world speed record holder. Campbell broke the water speed record eight times and in 1964,
he held both the land and water speed records at the same time, remaining the only person to have held both
records at once. Known to have been used by him and well-known personality of the period, Billy Butlin, in the
1959 Bleriot Anniversary Race, the car features in period newsreel footage of documenting the event. In 1965
the car passed to its third owner and has, remarkably, remained in the same family ever since. Finished in
Meissen Blue with red leather and accompanied by photos documenting a full restoration, this wonderful car
will appeal to many collectors for many different reasons. (Estimate: £150,000 - £180,000).
If long-term ownership appeals to a collector, few cars can boast a documented history such as the 1928
Mercedes-Benz 630 K Tourer offered in London. Incredibly, this magnificent and powerful pre-war car, was
supplied new to a Spanish family, and it has remained in its ownership ever since. With more stories to tell
than most cars, the wonderful automobile, presented in excellent working order but in beautifully original and
patinated condition, harbours unique features such as the bullet holes inflicted in 1936 during the Spanish
Civil War! A once in a lifetime opportunity, the car is presented with period Mercedes-Benz manuals and an
extensive spares and tools package. (Estimate: £650,000 - £800,000).
Will Smith, car specialist at RM Sotheby’s Europe, says: “This year’s London sale has a completely new look
and feel to any previous year, with great partnerships in place and an incredible new location. We’ve been
developing our European sales around a model based on fewer lots but of exceptional quality. London is
bringing some fantastic cars to market, many of which have never been publicly offered before.”
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