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A 1989 Ruf CTR 'Yellowbird' in Photos
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This 1989 Ruf CTR 'Yellowbird' will be offered through Gooding & Company at its 2025 Amelia Island Auctions next month.
The interior features the basic Porsche 911 RS vinyl trim, as well as Recaro Clubsport racing seats and a full roll cage.
The air-cooled, 3.4-liter flat-six engine makes a claimed 463 hp and 408 ft lbs of torque.
This CTR 'Yellowbird' is one of just six built to lightweight spec—with alloy body panels—and one of four equipped with a Ruf-designed six-speed manual gearbox.
One of the most appealing features of the car is that it only shows 1,673 kilometers (1,039.5 miles) on the odometer.
The car presents a redesigned rear bumper below the trademark 911 Turbo picnic-tray rear wing.
Also included is the original invoice, along with the books, tools, and accessory items that came with the car.
Gooding & Company is counting on the car's rare spec and immaculate condition to deliver on that 'in excess of $6 million' estimate next month.
