Jerry Seinfeld’s old 1971 Porsche 911S Coupe just smashed records, selling for a jaw-dropping $665,000. And honestly? It’s not hard to see why. This isn’t some flashy modern speed demon; it’s a stealthy legend with serious chops.
Originally a humble 911S, this thing got the full RUF treatment—yeah, that RUF, the German magicians who turn Porsches into something wild. Three years of wrenching later, it packed a roaring 3.4-liter flat-six, a slick six-speed manual, beefy 930 brakes, Fuchs wheels, and suspension tuned to perfection. The bill? A cool €257,883 back then, roughly half a million bucks today.
But here’s the kicker: only about 30 of these RUF-modified early 911s have ever popped up on Bring a Trailer. Throw in Seinfeld’s name—a guy who practically breathes air-cooled Porsches—and you’ve got a recipe for auction madness. His old 911 Turbo Anniversary Edition once raked in over $450,000, so yeah, the man’s got clout.
Porsche mania isn’t slowing down either, with sales climbing five percent this year. Collectors weren’t just snagging a restored relic; they were buying into a trifecta of RUF’s genius, Porsche’s legacy, and a pinch of Hollywood glam. Suddenly, $665K doesn’t sound so crazy after all.
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John Lloyd