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107Speedsters of the 1950s with a compelling modern twist, with all 823 U.S. imports featuring aggressive Turbo-look styling. A similarly configured Speedster was also produced to commemorate the end of the next 964-generation Porsche 911 run in 1994. While Porsche did manufacture two 998-series 911 Speedsters in 1998 – one for Ferry Porsche and the other for comedian Jerry Seinfeld – no “official” 993 Speedsters were offered for public sale. As Porsche’s designers and engineers continued to endow the rearengine 911 series with a virtually endless succession of updates and upgrades throughout production, the company also reflected on its rich history, including the upcoming replacement of its 997-generation cars and 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking 911’s introduction back in 1963. Offered in addition to the 911 Sport Classic coupe in 2010, the 997-generation 911 Speedster maintained the elemental look of its predecessors, yet defied tradition as the best-equipped version yet, incorporating virtually every factoryavailable option. Special gloss-black Fuchs-style wheels were a clear and welcome nod to the glorious 911’s earlier days. However, with the aggressive Carrera GTS at its core, the 997-series 911 Speedster also delivered sharper performance than its earlier namesakes with 408 factory-rated horsepower on tap and chassis upgrades maximizing the experience. A lightweight manual top mechanism added weight savings and simplicity in character with the Speedster ethos. Just 356 were produced, silently paying homage the car that started it all for Porsche. With evolution a constant at Porsche from the company’s inception, the 991 generation of the 911 debuted in August 2011 and progressed through two distinct iterations. The eventual end of 991 production was observed with the 991.2 version of the 911 Speedster, previewed by two showstopping concept cars. Overall performance took a massive leap with its 4.0-liter, 502-horsepower powerplant and suspension upgrades borrowed from the road/track 911 GT3, plus a chopped windshield and faired tonneau cover. Released for 2019, the 991.2-based Speedster was produced in a strictly limited run numbering 1,948 cars, honoring the inaugural year of Porsche production. VISIT BARRETT-JACKSON.COM FOR THE COMPLETE DOCKET 107