The Porsche 959 is one of the most iconic 1980s supercars, redefining what a performance car could be.
Released in 1986, the Porsche 959 supercar blended motorsport technology with everyday drivability, setting a benchmark for innovation that influenced modern Porsches and supercars alike.
Powered by a 2.85-liter flat-six with sequential twin-turbocharging and advanced all-wheel drive, the 959 delivered around 450 horsepower, enough to push it beyond 195 mph.
It featured pioneering systems like electronically controlled suspension, tire pressure monitoring, and traction management, technologies that were groundbreaking in the 1980s and remain standard today.
On track and rally stages, the Porsche 959 proved itself as much more than a showpiece. It finished first in class at the 1986 Le Mans 24 Hours and dominated the Paris-Dakar Rally, showing that it could perform in extreme conditions as well as on the road.
Only a few hundred units were produced, making the car incredibly rare. Porsche lost money on each one due to the enormous cost of development, but the 959's legacy was priceless. It became a blueprint for future high-performance cars.
A particularly special example is chassis 900083, completed in late 1987. Finished in Graphite Metallic, one of just 34 in that shade and built as a 959 Komfort, it was customized via Porsche's Special Wishes program with body-colored wheels.
Inside, it features Dark Grey Metallic leather with heated, electrically adjustable seats trimmed in the distinctive Porsche tri-color fabric. Delivered new in Germany, later exported to Italy, and now part of The Aleggria Collection, this 959 has just under 50,000 kilometers and comes with a complete service history.
The 1987 Porsche 959 is more than a car; it's a piece of Porsche history. Chassis 900083 stands as proof of the brand's relentless push for innovation and remains one of the most collectible Porsche supercars of all time.
