Porsche 962
A Daytona 24 Hour-winning 1989 Porsche
962 is set to headline Mecum Auctions Kissimmee 2016 event running from January
15-24.
Expected to sell for between US$ 2.5
million and US$ 3 million, this 962 is chassis number 962-108 and took victory at the
1989 Daytona 24 Hours with Derek Bell behind the wheel. This 962 is unique in
that it was run privately thanks to Jim Busby as well as sponsors BF Goodrich
and the Miller Brewing Company and managed to outperform a number of factory
entrants from Jaguar, Nissan and Porsche itself.
Beyond its win at the Daytona 24,
962-108 won at the Palm Beach Grand Prix and in 1988, came home second at the
Daytona 24.
After its success in 1989, it was
retired from racing and remained well cared for in a private collection. In
2005, it was reunited with Derek Bell at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in
2005, before the two also appeared together at the Amelia Island Concours
d'Elegance in 2007.
Beyond being driven by Bell, it has also
been piloted by the likes of Bon Wolleck, John Andretti, Brian Redman and Jim
Busby.
Power for the car is provided by a
3.0-litre six-cylinder with one massive turbocharger resulting in comfortably
more than 600 hp.
