1994 Ruf RCT Coupe

This 1994 RUF is the only RCT built from a 964-generation Carrera RS, in this case a 'Leichtbauversion' sport. Based on the 'Leichtbau' sport version Carrera RS it featured thin glass rear and side windows, reduced insulation, a front aluminum hood, and a lighter wiring harness. Weight was further reduced by fitting lightweight door panels, manual mirrors, roll-up windows, and thinner carpeting.

This RUF was given a new silver with a hint of blue introduced by Porsche in the early 1990s, with a Black interior with Recaro Pole Position seats. The interior was given special door sill plates, a classic three-spoke steering wheel, a six-speed gear lever, and special gauges in vintage 356 green with raised ranges.

Owned internally by RUF Automobile GmbH, this RCT was shown and reviewed in many period magazine articles, and was featured in RUF's period RCT brochure. RUF's ownership of this vehicle lasted from the car's construction in 1993 until September 1994, whereby it entered private ownership for the first time. The first owner became a long-term caretaker located in Heinsberg, Germany, retaining it for 23 years. In March 2017, the first owner parted ways with this RCT. A final European annual service and vehicle maintenance at Porsche Zentrum Dusseldorf on March 18, 2021, displayed 40,111 kilometers.

This RUF RCT was imported to North America in 2021. It remains in highly original condition, albeit the original tri-color Recaro Pole Position seat inserts have been traded for a tartan plaid.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2024