The collector car market is huge. This is why exotic car brands introduce limited-edition models that are often scooped up even before they are announced publicly. These cars are not just heavily customized but are individually numbered, which makes each one truly unique.
There are some brands that are notorious for faking production numbers, though. Ferrari claims they built 400 units of the Enzo. However, some say that’s far from the truth.
We recently came across something really bizarre, which has raised doubts over the exact number of Porsche 911 S/Ts that are being produced.
Last week, we shared images of the one-off Sonderwunsch 911 S/T finished in the classic Fraise shade. That’s number 1724 out of the total production of 1963 units.
Now, here’s the weird part – there’s a Shore Blue 911 S/T delivered to Guatemala with the same production number. As you can see, the special badge clearly says, “1724/1963”. How is this even possible if the production has been capped?
We can only think of these three scenarios here:
Maybe someone at the factory made an unintentional blunder during the assembly process, which, in the case of Porsche, is highly unlikely.
Or maybe Porsche sold a rebuilt car (in this case, #1724) without disclosing it to the customer. This can be easily ruled out if someone can track down the Shore Blue 911 S/T. We also know for a fact that the owner of the Fraise 911 S/T hasn’t purchased the Shore Blue example and repainted it. The car was delivered brand new earlier this month.
And finally, if Porsche has indeed built more cars than it initially promised, then it will be a major issue for the company. Customers who purchased the 911 S/T will be seriously upset and will demand answers.
What do you think could’ve happened here? Let us know in the comments.
Image credit: @992st.registry, @porsche_zentrum_hegau_bodensee
I am really disappointed!!!! I am the owner from the S/T 1724 in Guatemala!!
I choose more than two years ago that number because I was born on the 17.5, my mother on the 17.12 and my grandmother on the 17.10.
On the 24, it’s because my father was born on the 24.12
For me it’s a special number !!! Also owned a Speedster with the same 1724.
The other 1724 has so many Sonderwunsch options!!! It’s a big proyect and obviously a special car!! Really don’t understand Porsche quality control… unbelievable!!!! Know everything it’s unclear. Also order a Sonderwunsch Gt3 last year and they forgot two pieces!!!
Porsche is an amazing car … but quality it’s not the same and quality control… no commets!!!