It may be possible to drive your car on the street depending on where you live.
Although it’s strange to admit, the Porsche 911 Project Gold is hard to love. The Porsche 911 Project Gold is a brand-new, air-cooled, twin turbocharged 993-generation. But, the Porsche Classic division is only building one. The car isn’t street legal due to its construction.
The Project Gold is not a restoration of an existing 911 Turbo S. It is a new car that was constructed from salvaged parts over 18 months. It is a 2018 vehicle because the VIN indicates that it must comply with current regulations in order to be road legal. Philipp Salm, Porsche’s classic sales and marketing manager, stated to the Project Gold would not comply with European sound rules and that emissions limits would likely be an issue.
Project Gold may be available in some parts of the world that aren’t as strict. For wealthy American buyers, the Show or Display rule in America might be a loophole. If illegal vehicles are of historical or technological significance, they can be brought into the country. This rule prohibits owners from driving more than 2,500 miles per year.
The Project Gold is wearing the Golden Yellow Metallic paint, which is part of the 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series. The color also shows through the pinstripes and interior stitching.
Project Gold will be available at RM Sotheby’s Porsche 70th Anniversary Sale, October 27. These cars typically sell for between $220,000 and $400,000. This vehicle is unique and new, so the price might be higher. Some bidders might be discouraged by the fact that it is not road legal.