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2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic
VIN: WP0AG2A98PS252182
One year limited series edition - One of 1,250 examples produced by Porsche
Paint-to-Sample (PTS) Yachting Blue Metallic - $12,830 option
New condition! 691 miles since delivery
Highly optioned - $21,420 in factory options
#242 of 1,250 total production
3.7L twin-turbo engine, rear wheel drive only
7-speed manual transmission
Heritage Classic Black/Classic Cognac Brown leather interior
Original window sticker, books, tools, leather-trimmed floor mats, car cover, 2 color-matched keys
Porsche is famously known for having a rich design history and drawing upon their lineage of historic sports cars in order to inject retro design with modern capabilities. The Sport Classic name, first introduced in 2009 with the 997, drew inspiration from the color Dolphin Grey in the Porsche 356 era to create Sport Classic Grey, and the rear ducktail from the acclaimed 2.7 RS from the early 1970s. The Turbo widebody, at the time exclusively for all-wheel drive and turbo cars, added stance to the 997 along with several other design callbacks that made it an instant classic. For the 992, Porsche decided to take that same motorsports formula and let the designers in Stuttgart extend farther than before, yielding this car: the 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic.
The 2023 Sport Classic is an exercise in making the best driving dynamics with styling to match. Limited to only 1,250 examples worldwide, the Sport Classic instantly became a classic. With a 542 horsepower 3.7L twin-turbo engine paired to a 7-speed manual transmission, the only transmission offered, power is sent to the rear wheels only, a callback to the original Porsche 911 Turbo first launched in 1974. Throwbacks to previous 911s include the use of wood trim on the dashboard, a two-tone black and cognac leather interior, pepita fabric inserts, analog RPM and sport chrono gauges, and of course the signature ducktail spoiler over the engine in the rear.
Just because the Sport Classic is retro-minded, doesn’t mean that it was lacking in the technology department. As a part of Porsche’s continual melding of past and present, each Sport Classic was heavily optioned from the Porsche factory with the most popular options. This included 18-way Adaptive Sports Seats with heating, Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control, Rear Axle Steering, Front Axle Lift, LED-Matrix headlights in black with PDLS, Sports Seats with leather backs, Extended Dashboard and door panels in leather, and more. Customers could opt for a small range of additional options, though many found the standard equipment to be more than adequate. All in all, all Sport Classics were 911s primed to be the best driving rear-wheel drive car offered by Porsche and unsurprisingly, they were met with critical acclaim amongst owners and the automotive press.
This 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic was produced through Porsche Bellevue in Bellevue, Washington, with its first caretaker taking possession of the car in March of 2023. Spec’d through Porsche’s Paint-to-Sample program, a beautiful Yachting Blue Metallic was chosen to coat the bodywork, a $12,830 option. In addition to the long list of standard equipment, the Sport Classic was spec’d with $21,140 in factory options. This includes Heritage Design Interior - Classic in Black/Classic Cognac, a high-end Burmester Surround Sound System, Lightweight and Noise Insulated Glass, Lane Change Assist (LCA), Pedals and Footrest in Aluminum, Power Folding Mirrors, Power Steering Plus, Under Door Puddle Light Projectors, Ambient Lighting, Exclusive Design Tail Lights, Exterior Mirror Base in Exterior Color, Individual Limitation Number, Inner Door Sill Guards in Leather, Exterior Silver Accent Package, and the Storage Package.
The 911 Sport Classic was driven sparingly, evident by its exceptional like-new condition and low mileage of 691 miles in the two years since delivery.
Upon arriving at Canepa, the Sport Classic was looked over thoroughly by Canepa’s technicians. With only 691 miles since its original delivery, the 911 is essentially in new as-delivered condition as it rolled off the showroom floor. Now ready for its next caretaker, the 911 Sport Classic is one of the great modern symphonies by Porsche. With unmatched style, true enthusiast performance through rear wheel drive and a 7-speed manual, and in stunning PTS Yachting Blue Metallic with a tasteful options list, this Sport Classic is and will remain a classic for decades to come.
