Rare Porsche 959 with 3,521 Miles Heads to No-Reserve Auction in U.S.

Porsche built only 292 examples of the road-going 959 Komfort, a technological marvel of the 1980s that once held the title of the world’s fastest production car with a top speed of 198 mph (319 km/h).

Collectors have spent years chasing these analog supercars, and values have surged in recent years. Now, one of the few 959s legally imported into the United States is heading to auction through Mecum next month—offered at no reserve and with just 3,521 miles (5,666 km) on the odometer.

For a model this rare and original, the no-reserve listing is the headline. The highest bidder will drive away with one of Porsche’s most coveted 1980s supercars.

Rare 959 Heading to Mecum Auction

The 959 in question originally resided in Japan before being imported to the U.S. in the early 2000s and modified by Canepa to meet local emissions standards. Limited details are available about its ownership, maintenance history, or whether any previous owners ever pushed it to its 198 mph (319 km/h) top speed.

The car features a sleek, dark grey exterior with original 17-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin tires. Its curvaceous bodywork, designed for minimal air resistance, contrasts sharply with today’s sharp-edged supercars. The design remains timeless, blending soft curves with an aggressive stance.

A Glimpse Inside the 1980s Icon

The interior stays true to its era, upholstered in black leather on the seats, door panels, and dashboard. Silver and cream-colored leather accents on the seats add a distinctive touch, as not all 959s featured this detail.

A decade ago, a used Porsche 959 could still be purchased for under $1 million. Those days are long gone. Prices now routinely exceed $2 million, with one example selling in Arizona earlier this year for $2.53 million. This 959 is expected to fetch a similar figure when the hammer drops at Mecum’s auction.

View the full Mecum listing here.