Hot 1968 Porsche 907 For Sale Presents a Very Unique Opportunity

By Brett Foote - February 10, 2022

One of just 21 and the last chassis built, this 1968 Porsche 907 has spent most of its life on the track.

Vintage race cars have become popular auction targets in recent years not simply because they make nice collectibles that you can gaze at whenever you’re feeling uninspired, but rather, as something that you can drive and enjoy in vintage racing events. This has quite literally changed the game, giving those of us that aren’t professional drivers the chance to experience the magic of cars like this 1968 Porsche 907 that’s headed to auction next month at Artcurial.

As one of the most iconic race cars of all time, this 1968 Porsche 907 is certainly a desirable machine for its drool-worthy looks, proven success on the track, and thoroughly mechanical drivetrain. On top of that, this particular car – chassis 907-031 – has the history to back all of that up, having claimed a fourth-place finish at the 1968 Nürburgring 1000 Km in the International Championship for Makes.

Following that result, Porsche sold the car to a Spanish privateer, who proceeded to use it to compete in a variety of motorsports events, including the 24 Hours of Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring, and Brands Hatch 6 Hours, before he sold it to the Wicky Racing Team. That outfit proceeded to enter the vintage 907 in a grand total of 20 different races in 1970 alone. In mid-1973, the Porsche racer finally retired from competition, but years later under a new owner, took part in a number of vintage racing events.

In total, just 21 examples of the mighty Porsche 907 were built, making this a truly rare and special machine. It also happens to be the final production chassis of that bunch, built as a short-tail version powered by Porsche’s 2.2-liter V8 that originally produced 270 horsepower.

Fresh off a full restoration, this special machine is looking for a new home with a stack of documentation, but it likely won’t go for a discount, as one might imagine. In fact, the auction estimate comes in at somewhere between $4.464 and $6.696 million, meaning that you don’t just have to have the desire to own this vintage racer – you’ll also have to have the considerable means to do so.