This Porsche 911, First Sold In 2025, Resold For Nearly Double Its 2023 MSRP A Year Later

Collectors tend to obsess over Porsche’s naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six, the high-revving engine that powers the 911 GT3, GT3 RS, and the limited-run S/T. Engines like this are becoming increasingly rare, and cars equipped with them often start climbing in value almost as soon as they leave the showroom. Yet the 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic shows that a prized 911 does not necessarily need that celebrated engine to be a collectible.

Nearly four years have passed since Porsche introduced the 911 Sport Classic. While its styling bears a resemblance to the GT3-based S/T, the mechanical package takes a different route. Instead of a naturally aspirated setup, it uses the 3.7-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six from the 911 Turbo, albeit detuned to produce 543 hp and 442 lb-ft.

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Impressive as the engine may be, it is not the Sport Classic’s main attraction. The real appeal lies in the drivetrain layout. This twin-turbo flat-six sends power exclusively to the rear wheels, unlike the 911 Turbo’s all-wheel-drive setup. In addition, the Sport Classic was sold exclusively with a seven-speed manual transmission. Add in the fact that just 1,250 units were built, and you have the perfect recipe for a 911 that gets wealthy Porschephiles very excited.

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This particular car, driven just 4,000 miles (6,400 km), was recently listed for auction on Bring a Trailer and triggered a fierce bidding war. It ended up selling for $511,000, a remarkable result given its MSRP of $283,240.

According to the seller, the Sport Classic had been held off-market as part of a Porsche dealer principal’s private collection before being sold privately to the consignor on February 27, 2025. A certified pre-owned warranty was added as part of that purchase, which helps explain why the Carfax report lists the 2023 model as first sold in 2025.

What the consignor originally paid was not disclosed. Even so, with the car changing hands for $511,000, it’s not hard to imagine the seller walking away with a tidy profit.

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Of course, it’s not just the powertrain that makes the Sport Classic appealing. Porsche also did a superb job with its design, paying tribute to the original 911 Carrera RS 2.7 with a large ducktail lip spoiler, Fuchs-style wheels, and gold badging. This example is also painted in a timeless shade of Sport Gray Metallic with contrasting graphics.

Then there’s the cabin, which is just about perfect. The seats and door panels are trimmed in Classic Cognac leather with Pepita cloth inserts. Porsche even added open-pore wood trim to the dashboard and center console, while also fitting its superb Burmester High-End surround sound system.

None of this should come as much of a surprise. Porsche has spent decades perfecting the art of limited-run 911s that draw enthusiasts like flies to honey. The only question now is how much higher they will go.