The Four Most Expensive Porsches
Discover the four most expensive Porsches sold over $2 million in 2025, spanning historic racing spyders to modern hypercars with exceptional provenance.
Porsche’s most valuable cars represent far more than peak performance—they chart the evolution of one of the most influential marques in automotive history. Across six decades, Porsche has produced purpose-built racing machines, technologically audacious supercars, and limited-production hypercars that challenged, and often redefined, the boundaries of engineering. In this article, we take a closer look at four Porsches over $2 million that stand at the intersection of rarity, provenance, innovation, and cultural impact. Each one marks a pivotal chapter in the story of how Porsche shaped both motorsport and modern performance.
What distinguishes the upper tier of the Porsche market is not simply iconic design or extraordinary engineering, but a complete and well-documented narrative. The most valuable examples pair period racing history with unrepeatable originality, meticulous provenance files, and factory-correct components—qualities that continue to drive exceptional demand among collectors. Whether a mid-century racing spyder campaigned by America’s most committed privateers, a modern reinterpretation of a Group B icon, or a hybrid hypercar that reset expectations for performance technology, these cars illustrate why Porsche remains one of the most coveted names at auction.
As values climb and historically significant cars surface less frequently, strategic financing has become an increasingly important tool for collectors. Sotheby’s Financial Services often supports acquisitions at this level, enabling buyers to preserve liquidity, avoid selling appreciated assets, and move decisively when a once-in-a-generation Porsche comes to market.
Against that backdrop, here are the four most expensive Porsches sold at RM Sotheby’s in 2025, landmark examples that demonstrate the enduring strength of Porsche’s top-tier market.
Most Expensive Porsches Key Takeaways
| Model | Year | Why It Matters | Sale Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche 718 RS 60 Spyder | 1960 | Rare factory racing spyder with period competition history and exceptional originality | $3.525M |
| Porsche 959 SC by Canepa | 1988 | Reengineered icon combining historical importance with extreme modern performance | $2.865M |
| Porsche 918 Spyder | 2015 | Hybrid hypercar defining Porsche’s modern technological ambition | $2.7M |
| Porsche 959 ‘Komfort’ | 1987 | Group B homologation legend and one of the most advanced cars of its era | $2.04M |
1960 Porsche 718 RS 60 Spyder by Wendler, 3,525,000 USD
This 1960 Porsche 718 RS 60 Spyder by Wendler sold for $3,525,000 in August 2025, reaffirming the RS 60’s status as one of the most consequential racing Porsches ever built. One of only six examples delivered new to American privateers, chassis 718-060 stands at the pinnacle of Porsche’s mid-century competition lineage—purpose-engineered to dominate international sports car racing.
Debuting as the final development of the Type 718 program, the RS 60 introduced substantial advancements over the RSK, including a wider cockpit, extended wheelbase, independent rear suspension, and revised braking system. Wendler’s aluminum bodywork met FIA regulations while enhancing stability and aerodynamic balance. Power came from Porsche’s legendary four-cam Carrera engine, an engineering masterpiece that remains central to Porsche’s racing mythology.
Delivered new on 8 June 1960 to Milwaukee dealer and racer Bob Wuesthoff, this RS 60 amassed an extraordinary period record between 1960 and 1964: roughly a dozen class wins, nine podium finishes, and multiple additional top-five results. The factory-correct annular disc brake upgrade, installed in 1963, survives as one of its most prized competition-era features.
Its provenance is equally distinguished, with past owners including Bruce “King Carrera” Jennings and longtime custodian Dr. William Jackson. Retaining its numbers-matching engine and original Wendler bodywork—and restored sensitively by Paul Russell & Company with engine work by four-cam authority Bill Doyle—this RS 60 remains one of the finest and most authentic Porsche Spyders known to exist.
For collectors, cars like this embody the very reason SFS financing is often used for historically important race cars: they rarely reappear on the market, and their value is rooted in unrepeatable provenance.
1988 Porsche 959 SC Reimagined by Canepa, 2,865,000 USD
Selling for $2,865,000 in February 2025, this 1988 Porsche 959 SC represents a remarkable fusion of Porsche heritage and modern engineering ingenuity. The original 959, conceived in the mid-1980s as a Group B homologation project, was a watershed moment—introducing sequential twin-turbocharging, adjustable suspension, intelligent all-wheel drive, and composite construction at a level no other manufacturer matched at the time. Porsche famously lost money on every example built, prioritizing innovation over profit.
This car takes that foundation further. It is the third completed example from Canepa’s ultra-limited 959 SC program, which involves more than 4,000 hours of meticulous disassembly and rebuilding. The reimagined 2.85-liter twin-turbo flat-six produces approximately 825 horsepower, nearly double the factory output, while the upgraded suspension, bespoke components, and modern electronics deliver performance rivaling contemporary hypercars.
Finished in a one-of-one paint-to-sample Emerald Green over Dark Green leather, the car has been widely exhibited at major Porsche events and received a comprehensive engine-out service in late 2024, totaling nearly $70,000.
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, 2,700,000 USD
This 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, sold for $2,700,000 in August 2025, is among the most pristine examples of Porsche’s hybrid hypercar to come to market. Offered from its original owner with under 400 miles, it exemplifies Porsche’s early mastery of hybrid performance technology.
Introduced in 2013, the 918 marked a generational leap: an 887-horsepower plug-in hybrid pairing a naturally aspirated V-8 with electric motors driving the front axle. The result was astonishing—0–60 mph in under 2.5 seconds, a 211 mph top speed, and the ability to run silently in electric-only mode in city environments. More than a decade later, the 918’s performance remains competitive with new hypercars.
Number 587 of 918, this example was finished in Black over Onyx Black leather with silver accents, featuring desirable options such as carbon-fiber interior trim, front-axle lift, Burmester audio, and silver calipers. In June 2025, it received its factory 10-year service, including new tires, ignition components, and comprehensive mechanical updates.
The 918 Spyder continues to be one of the most strategically financed modern Porsches through SFS, given its long-term collectibility and role as a technological landmark within the brand.
1987 Porsche 959 ‘Komfort’, 2,040,000 USD
This 1987 Porsche 959 ‘Komfort’, which achieved $2,040,000 in August 2025, embodies a pivotal moment in Porsche’s pursuit of technological dominance. Produced in a run of just 292 examples to satisfy Group B homologation, the 959 remains one of the most forward-thinking road cars of the 1980s—and arguably one of the most influential supercars ever made.
Powered by a twin-turbocharged 2.85-liter flat-six developed from Porsche’s Group C endurance racing program, the 959 produced 444 horsepower and introduced technologies decades ahead of their widespread adoption: adjustable ride height, advanced AWD, magnesium wheels, and onboard tire-pressure monitoring among them.
Originally delivered to France in April 1988, this example later came to the U.S. and received Canepa’s Stage One upgrades, raising output to approximately 600 horsepower while replacing the hydraulic suspension with more reliable coil-overs.
Finished in factory Silver Metallic over interior-to-sample black leather, and showing just over 14,700 miles at sale, it retains its matching-numbers engine and extensive documentation. For collectors pursuing a top-tier example of Porsche’s Group B icon, this 959 combined real-world usability with significant historical relevance.
Strategic Financing at the Top of the Porsche Market
At the highest end of the collector car market, access to capital becomes a competitive advantage. Sotheby’s Financial Services enables collectors to leverage existing vehicles within their collections or secure financing in advance of bidding, allowing them to pursue rare opportunities with confidence.
For many buyers, this approach avoids the need to liquidate appreciated assets—preserving long-term investments, sidestepping capital-gains events, and keeping liquidity available for operating businesses or additional acquisitions. In a market where a historically significant Porsche may appear only once in decades, having financing secured beforehand can fundamentally shape the outcome.
SFS’s familiarity with the collector car market, combined with streamlined collateral-based underwriting, allows clients to act decisively when the right car emerges—whether a mid-century racing spyder, a limited-production model developed for racing eligibility, or a hypercar with long-term appreciation potential.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Most Expensive Porsches
What was the most expensive Porsche sold in 2025?
The most expensive Porsche sold in 2025 was a 1960 Porsche 718 RS 60 Spyder by Wendler, which achieved $3,525,000 USD in August 2025.
Why are early Porsche race cars so valuable?
Early Porsche competition cars combine rarity, factory engineering innovation, and documented racing history, making them highly desirable to serious collectors.
Are modern Porsches like the 918 Spyder collectible?
Yes. Limited production, technological significance, and strong long-term demand have positioned the 918 Spyder as a modern collectible.
What makes the Porsche 959 historically important?
The 959 introduced advanced technologies decades ahead of their time and was developed to meet Group B racing requirements, cementing its place in automotive history.
Do Porsche race cars and supercars continue to perform well at auction?
Top-tier examples with strong provenance, originality, and documentation continue to achieve strong results, particularly when they represent key milestones in Porsche’s development.
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