Motoring Echo | Classic Cars | Auctions | Porsche
Car & Classic has partnered with Boxengasse to launch ‘For the Love of Porsche’, a specialist online auction celebrating one of the world’s most admired automotive marques. Featuring 23 carefully selected lots, including 22 Porsche vehicles and one rare Porsche tractor, the sale brings together everything from Le Mans legends and modern performance icons to unique collector’s pieces.
Bidding is already underway, with the auction concluding on 8 August, while many of the UK-based highlights will also be showcased during megaphone, Boxengasse’s flagship Porsche festival taking place at its 40-hectare Bicester venue.
The collaboration underlines the enduring strength of the Porsche enthusiast community, giving collectors worldwide the opportunity to bid on some exceptionally rare and historically significant machinery while allowing visitors attending megaphone to experience selected auction vehicles in person.
A Celebration of Porsche Heritage
Throughout the megaphone festival, the Car & Classic team will present several headline auction cars alongside special display vehicles, including the legendary Porsche 959, offering visitors the chance to learn about each vehicle’s provenance and remarkable history.
The auction catalogue spans decades of Porsche production, showcasing everything from road-going sports cars and motorsport legends to highly unusual collectibles that reflect the extraordinary diversity of the marque.
Chris Harris Picks the Future Classic
Among the headline entries is a 2003 Porsche 911 (996) GT2, described by motoring journalist and broadcaster Chris Harris as “the one to watch.”
One of only 129 right-hand-drive UK examples, the car is powered by Porsche’s legendary twin-turbocharged Mezger engine and famously features no traction or stability control, delivering one of the purest and most demanding driving experiences of any modern 911.
With fewer than 40,000 miles, a comprehensive service history and factory carbon-ceramic brakes, it represents an increasingly desirable modern classic.
Safari Spirit Meets Stuttgart Engineering
Equally eye-catching is a 1978 Porsche 924 Safari, professionally rebuilt to full Safari Rally specification and finished in iconic Martini Racing colours.
Blending classic Porsche engineering with genuine off-road capability, it stands out as one of the auction’s most distinctive conversation pieces.
Even Porsche Built Tractors
Perhaps the most charming entry is the wonderfully original 1959 Porsche 108 tractor.
Offering a reminder of Porsche’s agricultural heritage before the company became synonymous with high-performance sports cars, the tractor provides one of the catalogue’s most unexpected attractions and is certain to appeal to collectors seeking something genuinely different.
Motorsport History Comes to Life
One of the most historically significant entries is the remarkable 1988 Porsche Kremer 962, a genuine Group C Le Mans race car.
Campaigned during period by motorsport legends including Mario Andretti and Derek Bell, the Kremer boasts exceptional competition pedigree. Remarkably, the car is also road registered and supplied with a current UK MoT certificate, making it one of the rarest opportunities imaginable to own—and legally drive—a true endurance racing icon.
Rare Emory Outlaw Headlines Early Porsche Era
Collectors of early Porsche models will also be drawn to the extraordinary 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster Emory Outlaw.
Reimagined by renowned Outlaw specialists Rod and Gary Emory, the car combines documented racing history with eligibility for prestigious historic events including the Mille Miglia, making it one of the auction’s most significant collector offerings.
Signed Motorsport Memorabilia for Charity
The auction also includes a unique collector’s item—a genuine Porsche 911 SC bonnet personally signed by Richard Attwood, the driver who secured Porsche’s first outright victory at the 1970 Le Mans 24 Hours.
Converted into bespoke wall art by Bonnet & Boot, the one-off piece will raise funds for Hope for Tomorrow, supporting its mobile cancer care units.
Industry Leaders Celebrate the Partnership
Tom Wood, CEO of Car & Classic, said Porsche has one of the world’s most passionate enthusiast communities and that the specialist auction was designed to celebrate not only exceptional cars but also the stories and heritage behind them.
He added that the collection reflects every aspect of Porsche ownership, from rare road cars and racing legends to unusual collector pieces, providing enthusiasts worldwide with an outstanding opportunity to acquire something truly special.
Frank Cassidy, CEO of Boxengasse, described the partnership as a natural fit, saying megaphone exists to bring Porsche enthusiasts together while giving visitors the chance to experience some extraordinary cars at close quarters.
Chris Harris praised the breadth of the catalogue, highlighting everything from the road-legal Kremer 962 to the 996 GT2 as examples of why the sale perfectly captures Porsche’s rich history and appeal.
Motoring Echo Top Tips
Lots worth watching
- 996 GT2 – One of the fastest appreciating analogue-era 911 models, thanks to its Mezger engine and uncompromising character.
- Kremer 962 – Genuine Group C racers rarely appear on the open market, particularly examples that can legally be driven on UK roads.
- 356 Emory Outlaw – Combines historic Porsche credentials with world-renowned craftsmanship and event eligibility.
- 924 Safari – Rally-inspired classics continue to grow in popularity as enthusiasts seek something beyond traditional concours restorations.
- Porsche 108 Tractor – Unusual Porsche collectibles have developed a loyal following and often become centrepieces in specialist collections.
Motoring Echo Verdict
‘For the Love of Porsche‘ is far more than a traditional collector car auction. By combining a carefully curated online sale with Europe’s largest Porsche enthusiast gathering, Car & Classic and Boxengasse have created an event that celebrates every chapter of Porsche’s history—from agricultural machinery and early sports cars to Le Mans-winning prototypes and modern performance heroes.
Whether you’re a serious collector chasing a multi-million-pound Kremer 962, an investor eyeing the increasingly desirable 996 GT2, or simply a lifelong Porsche enthusiast, this auction perfectly captures why the Stuttgart marque continues to inspire generations of drivers and collectors alike.
- ‘For the Love of Porsche’ is now live, with all 23 vehicles available for online bidding through carandclassic.com. The auction will conclude on Saturday 8 August.
