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1988 Porsche 944 Turbo SE Race Car - Ex-Tiff Needell/Richard Attwood

Lot Number: 434

1988 Porsche 944 Turbo SE Race Car - Ex-Tiff Needell/Richard Attwood

A very well-known 944 Turbo racer with a well-documented history.

  • NOT SOLD

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 31st July, 2021 at 2.00pm BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Grand Prix White/Graphics

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    E715 GCF

SUMMARY

A very well-known 944 Turbo racer with a well-documented history.

DESCRIPTION

  • Raced as an official AFN entrant in 1988 by Tiff Needell
  • No 1 of just 70 such examples imported into Great Britain
  • Restored to '88/89 period specification in recent years
  • Originally finished in Silver Rose (LM3Z ) and raced in that rare hue but now resplendent in Grand Prix White with instantly recognisable period race livery
  • 1988 Birmingham Superprix entrant in the safe hands of Dickie Attwood finishing a commendable 5th overall
  • Extremely well documented and an important part of 944 competition history

E715 GCF is one of the most well known Porsche 944 Turbos in existence today, being No 1 of just 70 such examples imported into the UK. Raced as an official AFN entry by Tiff Needell in the 1988 season and now restored to period race specification utilising many original M030 parts. The history of this well known Porsche is extremely well-documented with films and details in abundance, a quick trawl of the web will keep you busy for some while!!! Driven regularly and very successfully by Tiff and also campaigned by Dickie Attwood in the 1988 'Birmingham Superprix' Porsche Race finishing a very commendable 5th overall. In superb condition throughout, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of 944 history with the possibility of further track outings should the new custodian be so inclined and undoubtedly a passport to many prestigious events.

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
434
Make
PORSCHE
Model
944 TURBO SE
Registration Number
E715 GCF
Chassis Number
WPOZZZ95ZJN100848
Engine Number
47J00557
Transmission
Manual
Body Colour
Grand Prix White/Graphics

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For further information regarding this lot please contact Charles.

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