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  • Chassis Number: 9R6-705
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The Porsche RS Spyder (9R6) was designed for the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) LMP2 class and scored multiple overall victories and class championships between 2006 and 2008. In 2008, they scored a 1-2 overall victory against the LMP1 class Audis and Peugeots at the 12 Hours of Sebring.

Poughkeepsie, New York-based Dyson Racing entered two RS Spyders reportedly on lease from Porsche during the 2008 season. This example, chassis number 9R6-705, was constructed on January 26, 2007. It is an updated 2007 RS Spyder with more aerodynamically efficient bodywork and additional power. It was given their longtime sponsor colors of white and blue of Thetford and Norcold and start number 20. Piloted by Guy Smith and Chris Dyson, chassis number 705 placed at least 6th in class across the 12-race ALMS calendar. The highlight of the season was an overall podium at the Petit Le Mans. They finished the season in second place in the LMP2 team class championship behind the factory-supported DHL Penske Porsche Racing Team.

In preparation for the 2008 season, chassis number 705 was refreshed and updated but retained its blue and white livery, start number 16, and driving duties of Smith and Dyson. The season began with class podiums at the 12 Hours of Sebring and the St. Petersburg Grand Prix street race. This was followed by fourth place on Long Beach's streets and the Mountain West Grand Prix of Utah road course.

At the Northeast Grand Prix, Guy Smith qualified the car in 10th position and was running in third position overall when, with an hour and 10 minutes left in the race, 705 was caught up in an incident at the new uphill section with the number 44 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR. The damage caused the car to retire from the race and it would not compete in the next race, just a week away at Mid-Ohio. Instead, all salvageable parts on the #16 were removed and a new tub (also numbered 9R6-705) was flown in from Porsche in Germany. The Dyson team, with assistance from five Porsche engineers who arrived with the new tub, placed it on chassis stands and rebuilt the car over the course of a single day. New componentry included a left-hand side floor, wiring harness, engine, and a new nose. With the build of the replacement tub complete, the Lime Rock damaged tub was destroyed. At Mid-Ohio, 705 finished fifth in class and the remaining five events of the season were raced without incident. At the season finale at Laguna Seca in Monterey, California, chassis number 705 had secured 3rd place for Dyson Racing in the LMP2 team championship and, for Porsche, a second consecutive Manufacturer's Championship.

After the 2008 ALMS season, 9R6-705 returned to Porsche in Germany and was on display until 2012. It was later used as a stand-in to train the mechanics and pit crews designated for the 919 project. The current owner acquired the car from Porsche in December 2013 and had it sent to Virtuoso Performance of Hayward, California, for a comprehensive restoration. The work took two years to return to its original, as-raced condition. A fully rebuilt dyno-tested engine and transmission were provided by Porsche Motorsport, new titanium drive axles were fabricated and installed, the wheel hubs and uprights were similarly replaced, and the shock absorbers were rebuilt. The livery was restored to its 2008 ALMS season finale appearance at Laguna Seca. Over $600,000 was spent at Virtuoso during the two-year restoration.

9R6-705 was used during Rennsport Reunion VI in 2018, and of the seven RS Spyders in attendance, it was one of two that started and finished every session. After Rennsport, 705 returned to Virtuoso for race preparation and inspection. It was then displayed as part of the owner's private collection beginning in 2019. In July 2023, it ran test laps at Thunderhill Raceway.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2023

2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $5,000,000-USD $6,000,000 
Lot was not sold

Recent Sales of the Porsche RS Spyder

(Data based on Model Year 2007 sales)
2007 PORSCHE RS SPYDER EVO
Chassis#: 9R6.702
Sold for USD$5,615,000
  2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
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2007 Porsche RS Spyder
Chassis#: 9R6.706
Sold for USD$4,510,000
  2018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
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Porsche RS Spyders That Failed To Sell At Auction

2007 Porsche RS Spyder's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
2007 Porsche RS Spyder Evo9R6-7052023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center $5,000,000$6,000,000

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