by A Car with a History
A 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 was sold at auction for an impressive $831,000. This car was once purchased to order by the famous comedian Jerry Seinfeld, but this key fact of its history was not mentioned by the seller in the lot description.
The main features that make this car unique are:
Sale Details and Provenance
The auction took place on the Bring a Trailer platform, and the lot was presented by the California dealer CabiglioGarage. This company has experience working with Seinfeld’s collection, having already sold several of his other Porsches. This particular car was purchased by the dealer directly from the comedian back in 2019.
The seller did not mention the car’s famous past ownership.
Technical Features and Collectible Value
The heart of the car is a turbocharged 3.6-liter flat-six engine producing 355 horsepower. This 964-generation model is one of only 754 produced, making it much rarer than modern counterparts.
The interior is finished in black leather with red seat piping. The car is also equipped with original 18-inch Speedline alloy wheels and new Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.
Market Context and Pricing
The sale price of $831,000 places this example among the most expensive Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 models ever sold at auction. Typically, prices for similar models in recent years have ranged from $450,000 to $650,000. The absolute record belongs to a car featured in the 1995 film “Bad Boys” – it was hammered down for $1.43 million in early 2022.
The high price is explained by a combination of unique factors: exclusive paint, a rare manual transmission, minimal mileage, and, of course, the unadvertised but known to buyers history of ownership by a famous person. This shows how important not only the technical condition but also the “life story” of a car becomes for collectors, especially when it is linked to an entertainment icon like Jerry Seinfeld. Demand for “analog” sports cars with rich heritage continues to grow, often making them a better investment than the latest supercars.
