A 1993 Porsche 964 Carrera RSR was undoubtedly the shining star of the recent RM Sotheby’s auction, despite actually being the least shiny thing there.

Barn find Porsche 964 Carrera RSR

In the end, the bidding reached a modest €2,016,000, which translates to $3,025,900 AUD. That’s not the most a Porsche has ever been sold for – a 956 raced by Jacky Ickx once sold for over US$10m, but it’s a record for a 964.

Barn find Porsche 964 Carrera RSR

Once you’re inside the car, it becomes very, very obvious that the interior is not what you’d normally find in… well, any car. The bright red is a one-off, and it’s one of only two with a fully-fitted interior.

It’s also one of only 51 Carrera RSRs ever built.

Barn find Porsche 964 Carrera RSR interior

Car and Driver magazine produced a 0–100km/h result of 3.7 seconds, quicker than a Ferrari F40. And as fast as a current 911 Carrera S.

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