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Paul Walker’s classic 1973 Porsche is going up for auction: Do you want it?

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  • Would you buy this jewel on wheels that belonged to the beloved actor?
  • Paul Walker’s Porsche is going up for auction soon.
  • The Porsche, in addition to being a classic that any car fanatic would like to own, takes on greater importance as it belonged to Paul Walker.

Yes, he knew about cars. A 1973 Porsche 911 owned by the late actor Paul Walker is going up for auction at the famous Mecum event during the Monterey, California auction, which runs from August 18-20. Surely more than one car enthusiast would like to have this piece of engineering in their garage.

Auction experts at Mecum estimate that Paul Walker’s rare Porsche will start with an opening bid of $1 million and a sale cap of $1.25 million. The 1973 Porsche 911 that belonged to the famous Fast and Furious actor is a Carrera RS 2.7 model with 58,268 miles and a stylish yellow exterior, according to The Sun.

Paul Walker’s classic Porsche is going up for auction

A classic Paul Walker Porsche is going up for auction

Yellow and orange cars depreciate slower compared to any other color of vehicle, The Sun explained. Paul Walker, who died in a car accident in 2013, had talked about buying this Porsche in an interview with Jay Leno on the Tonight Show in 2011.

At the time, Paul Walker said, «It’s (1973) the golden age of Porsche, (and) the year I was born.» He added that he never drove the car before buying it. The actor also said, «It’s one of those things where you have your eye on it, you want it, you know it, and you have to capitalize on it.»

Porsche 911 Carrera: A jewel in Paul Walker’s garage

Porsche 911 Carrera, a jewel in Paul Walker's garage

This Fast and Furious star’s 1973 Porsche hadn’t even arrived when he had his interview with Jay Leno. Porsche only produced 1,580 of its 911 Carrera RS 2.7 in 1973. The inspiration for the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 was drawn from Porsche’s racing success with its 917, reported The Sun.

Jerry Wood Enterprises of Campbell, Calif. rebuilt the transmission, brakes and suspension on Paul Walker’s Porsche, Mecum said. The 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7 up for auction contains a five-speed transmission and produces 210 horsepower.

Exclusive car details

Exclusive car details

According to The Sun, unique components on the exterior of this iconic Porsche include: thinner steel body panels, thinner, lighter windows, fiberglass rear deck, ducktail spoiler, Carrera RS logo on the spoiler and wheel arches widened.

Paul Walker’s Porsche 911 will come with a certificate of authenticity from Porsche and documentation from the FIA ​​(Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile), The Sun also stated. When that car model rolled off the production line in 1973, it was the fastest German produced car on the planet, noted Carscoops.

How much will the legendary Porsche cost?

How much will the legendary Porsche cost?

The 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7 was the first of its kind to have a front and rear spoiler and could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. It’s not fast compared to most modern sports cars, but it’s still quicker than a 2020 Fiat 124 Spider, Carscoops explained.

Carscoops also mentioned that the estimated price of Paul Walker’s Porsche will start at a million dollars and reach a maximum of $1.25 million, which may seem like a lot for a car with 58,268 miles (93,774 km), but at least the new owner will be able to drive that vehicle without losing value.

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