Porsche 911 Carrera RS sells for $797,000 at auction

A 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8, which was originally delivered as a new vehicle to Japan, sold for approximately $797,000 at the RM Sotheby's The Monterey auction. The sale price represents nearly ten times the vehicle's original Japanese market price of 12.3 million yen.

This specific model, part of the 993 generation, is a lightweight, air-cooled version produced in a limited run of approximately 1,104 units. The vehicle features a 3.8L naturally aspirated engine producing 300hp and has recorded a low mileage of 15,532 km. The car maintains its original factory paint and matching numbers, contributing to its high valuation among collectors.