Exclusive Gunther Werks Porsche 911 Speedster Lost Nearly $200,000 in Value in Three Months
The world of restomodded Porsche 911s is rich with impressive projects, but only a few can boast such exclusivity and high price as the cars from Gunther Werks. A prime example is the impeccable 911 Speedster, which recently changed ownership for $965,000. This sum is impressive, but becomes even more interesting when you learn that the seller lost nearly $200,000 from the original purchase price in less than three months.
Gunther Werks released only 25 examples of its 911 Speedster. This particular car was completed in October 2022. Although the initial purchase price remains unknown, just a year later, in November 2023, it was sold to the dealership HK Motorcars from New York for $1.15 million.
An Unprofitable Resale
The dealer likely viewed this ultra-rare car as a good investment and quickly listed it for auction on Bring a Trailer. After a brief period of active bidding, the auction stopped at $905,000, which did not meet the seller’s minimum price. Soon after, the sale of the car was confirmed via a private offer for $965,000. This means a price drop of $185,000 compared to the amount the dealer paid just a few months earlier.
It’s hard to say whether the dealership overpaid for the car last year or the new owner got a real bargain. The answer will probably only appear when this Porsche hits the market again. In any case, the car’s incredible appearance probably softens the bitterness of the six-figure loss somewhat.
Technical Execution and Design
Like all Gunther Werks Speedsters, this car began with a complete disassembly of the donor body down to the original steel frame. Then, a full set of carbon fiber body panels was installed with extreme attention to detail.
This example is painted in a unique metallic shade called Gin Tree Green, complemented by matte green side stripes and a yellow Porsche emblem.
Under the hood works a 4.0-liter air-cooled flat-six engine, equipped with Mahle pistons, forged connecting rods, and a forged crankshaft. It produces 430 horsepower and 447 Nm of torque, which is delivered to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.
The suspension features adaptive coilovers, and the braking system received an upgrade in the form of six-piston Brembo calipers at the front and four-piston ones at the rear. The car’s interior was completely redesigned with the same meticulousness as the exterior.
Similar stories with sharp price fluctuations for collector and restomodded cars have become part of the market, especially for extremely limited series. They demonstrate how pricing in this niche can depend on timing, a specific buyer, and the overall investment climate. Despite the financial risks, projects like this Speedster remain important objects of automotive culture, combining classic heritage with modern technology and craftsmanship.