Porsche 911 959 - Storyboards

Porsche has built some truly astonishing and historically significant models in its 75+ years of existence

Porsche Type 64 was founder, Ferdinand Porsche's vision of the perfect sports car

Despite the VW Beetle engine, it was one of the fastest cars of its day in 1939, thanks to a very low drag coefficient

The 356 was Porsche’s sports car, long before the 911

The 1,113-cc, air-cooled flat-four was a carry-over from the Type 64 and is the precursor to all other 356s and it is a true one-off car

The 1953 Porsche 550 Spyder was the brand's first race car

550 corresponds to the weight figure in kilograms - 1,212 pounds

Originally conceived as a Le Mans-winning car in 1969, the Porsche 917 laid the foundation for future turbocharged Porsches

Between 1969 and 1971, a total of 37 cars were built, in different body styles and varying power outputs

Later variants of the Porsche 917K developed up to 1,580 horsepower

The 2.7 Carrera RS established many traditions in the 911 lineup

Making its debut in 1972, this was the precursor to Porsche 911 GT models

It was the first Porsche to feature a ducktail spoiler, among other features

Thanks to a Mezger-build flat-6 the Carrera 2.7 RS was the fastest car of its day

The original 911 Turbo earned a grim reputation and an awesome nickname - the Widowmaker

The way the turbo built boost made the car violent and fairly unpredictable, causing many accidents, some of which fatal

Despite that, the Porsche 930 Turbo is one of the most desired, classic 911s

In 1986, the Porsche 959 was officially the fastest production car in the world

The 959 is Porsche's first supercar and one of the most advanced vehicles of its time

Its flat-6 was partially water-cooled and featured twin turbochargers, good for 444 or 508 horsepower in the 959 S

The Porsche Carrera GT is considered the last analog supercar, featuring next to zero driver assists and a manual transmission

Its V-10 engine was originally meant to be used in racing but was later adapted for road use. To this day, it has one of the most iconic sounds

Similar to the 930 Turbo "Widowmaker", the Carrera GT developed reputation for being very demanding on the driver

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This rare 1985 Porsche 959 Vorserie prototype to be auctioned at Monterey Car Week by RM Sotheby's

It was once owned by Ferdinand Piëch, former head of Volkswagen Group and grandson of Ferdinand Porsche

The 959 introduced groundbreaking features such as sequential turbocharging, advanced all-wheel drive, and aerodynamic refinements

It redefined the supercar segment in the 1980s and set a benchmark for generations to come

As one of only five surviving V-series prototypes, this 959 is a rare gem in the pantheon of automotive history

Meticulously documented by Porsche test driver, Dieter Röscheisen, the car's development story is fascinating

This particular Vorserie model boasts unique characteristics, including a distinctive Grandprix white exterior

Rear seats which originally featured a grey cloth upholstery, replaced by black leather

Beyond its mechanical prowess, the 959's cultural impact is undeniable

With an estimated value of $1.8 to $2.3 million, this auction car promises to be a highlight of Monterey Car Week

As the hammer falls at RM Sotheby's, a new chapter will begin for this extraordinary automobile, ensuring its legacy lives on for future generations.