by Gabrielle DeSantis

The Porsche 911 R was only on the market for a single year, and with less than 1,000 units produced in total, Porsche created a monster. The 2016 Porsche 911 R was hard to get ahold of in the first place and even harder to get secondhand. Porsche ended up having to create another version for fans once the price of the car hit almost triple the original MSRP on the secondary market.

The 2016 Porsche 911 R Fabergé egg theory

According to Britannica, Fabergé eggs are decorative eggs made by Peter Carl Fabergé’s studios from 1885 to 1917. These eggs contain “objets d’art” from Fabergé. The most famous eggs were the 50 made for the Romanov family given as Easter gifts. “Treated more like Fabergé eggs than automobiles, most 911 Rs show few miles and no discernable use,” Robb Report said.

Porsche made the original price of the 2016 911 R $185,950. However, limited production made the vehicle even harder to get ahold of. Those who could get ahold of the car tried to flip it for over $500,000 immediately. Or, owners hid the 911 R in a garage no one else could find.

When the Porsche community hypothetically revolted, Porsche set out and made the 911 GT3 Touring Package for 2017. It offered a base MSRP of $143,600 and had much higher production numbers. In addition to being easier to get ahold of, it helped keep the prices of the 911 R in check. And with that, the 911 R became Fabergé egg of the Porsche community.

The Porsche 911 R was one of the most exclusive 911s made

One of 991 examples built, this beauty only has 243 miles on the odometer. https://t.co/8wS1GFwElw

— RobbReport (@RobbReport) August 30, 2021

ShiftGate is a new automotive bidding website that is offering up this rare 911 specimen. Although the Porsche 911 R is rare enough, this 2016 supercar only has 243 miles on it. Fabergé egg indeed. ShiftGate notes this car is one of the most exclusive 911s that ever rolled out of the factory. Ferdinand Piëch created the original 911R back in 1967. This time around, it was Andreas Preuninger that brought the 911R back.

“Using the hot-rod approach, he took the best parts from 991-series GT3 and GT3 RS models, applied the Porsche secret sauce and crafted the amazing vehicle up for auction here.”

ShiftGate

This version up for sale has a 4L flat-six with 500 hp. It only had one transmission option, a six-speed manual. Porsche used carbon fiber and magnesium to keep the weight around 3,000 pounds.

Porsche only offered the 911 R in two paint schemes from the factory. White with dual green stripes as an homage to the 1967 version was one option. The stripes go across the carbon fiber lid, over the magnesium room, and back to the rear decklid. Even the black Porsche decal surrounded by black stripes on the door was an exclusive detail. This was only an option when the owner picked up the vehicle in Germany.

This one could fetch around $500,000

This particular version was purchased as a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) from an authorized Porsche dealer. The owner last changed the oil in 2018, but it hasn’t gone very far since. The engine was regularly turned over to keep it in good shape. ShiftGate says there are no known mechanical issues, and it comes with a clean title.

So while the Porsche 911 R was rare for its time, finding a 2016 version with 243 miles makes it even more extraordinary. The prices stayed high for a long time before leveling out at about double the original MSRP. However, the value of the 911 R has gone back up again. There are currently no bids on this option, but bidding is open until September 13. If the last sale of a 2016 Porsche 911 R with six thousand miles on it is anything to go by, this special egg could go for around $500,000 again.

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by Gabrielle DeSantis

Rare cars are so valuable not just because they were made in limited quantities, but their age and unique design play a big part. Of course, there are many factors that draw collectors to rare cars, to point that many collectors will stop at nothing to have them. But which cars are the most sought after and the rarest? Here are eight of them.

8. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 – $1 Million

If you want the most powerful and quickest Camaro, then the 1969 Camaro ZL1 was one of the most desirable Chevy performance cars ever built, Hagerty reports. This super-rare Camaro sports an all-aluminum,  427 cubic-inch V8 that produces 430 hp. But that’s not what makes it so rare, in actuality, this Camaro ZL-1 was a special-order car that many used in NHRA’s Super Stock class because it was such a powerhouse. Nowadays, you’ll be lucky to find them for $1 million at auction.

7. Tucker ’48 – $1.2 million

Also known as the “Tucker Torpedo,” the Tucker 48 blazed some trails back in the 40s. It had a directional third headlight known as the “cyclops eye,” which set this car apart from the rest at the time. It was heralded as the “car of tomorrow” by Preston Tucker, the man who designed it. But unfortunately, only 51 units were ever produced before the Tucker brand closed its doors in 1949.

6. Aston Martin Bulldog – $1.3 million

Take one look at the Aston Martin Bulldog and we wouldn’t blame you for getting Tesla Cybertruck vibes. Produced in 1980, the Bulldog was powered by a twin-turbo 5.3-liter V8 engine and looked like a futuristic production car at the time. Only 12 to 25 examples were ever produced, making the Bulldog an extremely rare sight now.

5. 1954 Oldsmobile F-88 – $3.3 million

The Oldsmobile F-88 was a concept car penned by Harley Earl. It was a two-seat roadster with a 324-cubic-inch V8 that made 250 hp. According to GM Authority, it was never put into production since it would have threatened the Corvette at the time. As such, only two copies were ever made and it’s now the rarest Oldsmobile that money can buy.

4. 2008 Maybach Exelero – $8 million

The Maybach Exelero is based on the Maybach 57 and has a turbocharged V12 under the hood that produces a whopping 700 hp. It has a top speed of 218 mph and competes with the likes of Rolls-Royce and Bentley. If you want all of the power, speed, and luxury in one expensive package, then the Maybach Exelero is a great choice. Too bad it costs a cool $8 million.

3. 1970 Porsche 917 – $14 million

The 1970 Porsche 917 and Steve McQueen go hand-in-hand since it was the car that the actor/racer drove in the movie “Le Mans.” Aside from its Hollywood fame, the Porsche 917 gained notoriety with its racecar looks and mid-mounted flat-12 engine. There were only a few in production and the car used in the movie crossed the auction block with an ending bid of over $14 million.

2. 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa – $39.8 million

The Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa made its debut at the 1957 24 Hours of Le Mans race, and although it didn’t finish the race, it did win three other Le Mans races in addition to four wins at Sebring. Under the hood is a 300-hp V12 with six Weber carburetors and when it comes to handling, it’s about as good as a genuine racecar as any other. There are only 34 models in existence, which is why it can command such an astronomical selling price at auction.

1. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO – $70 million

If you want the rarest and one of the most expensive cars on the planet, then the 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is what you seek, but you’ll need to get in line behind the other car collectors. Aside from its spectacular looks and potent 3.0-liter V12 engine, what makes the Ferrari 250 GTO so special is that it was a homologation car produced by the brand from 1962 to 1964. The last iteration known to cross the auction block sold for $70 million, so if you want one, you better have deep pockets that have even deeper pockets inside of them.

These ultra-rare cars are more prevalent on posters than in real life

Considering many of the aforementioned cars are extremely rare in production, it’s clear that they’ll mainly live on as wall posters and screen savers for most people. But for the rare and lucky collectors, they’ll live on in garages or even museums to preserve their values.

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