Porsche 959 Prototype Pops Up for Sale!!

[Dmitry at Pelican Parts]

Some of the most exciting Porsche news to come in a long time and just one of two examples finished in Ruby Red!

"Out of the total run of 959s constructed between the eighties and early nineties, 37 were a combination of prototypes and pre-production models. The 959 prototype you are viewing here, of which Porsche built only 12, belongs to the F-Series group of early development cars. In the 959 production timeline, F-Series prototypes came before the V-Series pre-production models and the nearer-production N-Series pilot vehicles.

This F-Series example is one of two painted Ruby Red and the seventh prototype produced, making it the "F7." Whereas the F7 featured more recognizable Porsche 959 design elements, the F2, also finished in Ruby Red, lacked air intakes in the rear arches due to earlier body specifications. Compared to production 959s, a list of items this prototype does not have include power steering, adjustable ride height control, a right-hand side mirror, and white magnesium wheels..."

Read the full story on #7 here.