Porsche 919 Replica Sold at Auction for $106K
Porsche has sold a model car for $106,100.
The German automaker auctioned off a Porsche 919 Hybrid 1:1 model car on eBay, a full-sized replica of the 919 Hybrid race car that competed in last year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The model car is one of 13 replicas in the world to be privately owned and includes the original six signatures of the Porsche 919 Hybrid drivers that participated in last year’s race: Timo Bernhard, Brendon Hartley, Mark Webber, Romain Dumas, Neel Jani and Marc Lieb.
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The model car is made from resin, weighs about 1100 lbs and can be mounted on a wall for a truly extravagant display. The front wheels can also rotate and Porsche mentioned at the auction that the power plug for the lights do work. The highest bidder will also receive a pair of Business Class tickets to Singapore and a two-night stay at a five-star hotel so that they can attend The Porsche Circuit event on July 23-24 to celebrate Singapore’s 50 years of independence.
All proceeds from the auction are heading to benefit SportCares Foundation and Movement, a local charity organization in Singapore.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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