A remarkable piece of Porsche history is up for auction: a 1984 Porsche 911 SC RS rally car, which is notable for being the last Type 954 made by Porsche Motorsports for FIA Group B rally competitions.
In total, only 21 Porsche Type 954 cars were produced in 1984, and the one being auctioned is number 21. This vehicle’s historical significance is amplified by its well-documented two-owner history, showcasing both fascinating and intricate details.
The 911 SC RS, occasionally referred to as the 911 Evolutionsserie, was created in limited numbers for racing purposes while still remaining street-legal. Out of the 21 cars, only five were assigned to racing teams, with the others, including number 021, allocated to private collectors. However, instead of ending up with a South African importer, 021 came into the possession of Tycho Christian van Dijk in February 1984.
Van Dijk, who owned a racing team named after himself, initially aimed to enter multiple competitions. However, 021 only raced once in the Tour de Corse, where it secured 14th place, making it the highest-placed Porsche out of 158 contenders. Unfortunately, due to a lack of funding, that event marked van Dijk’s last involvement in the World Rally Championship (WRC). Nevertheless, 021 remained with van Dijk in nearly its prime racing condition for the next 20 years, even without any further races.
The car features lightweight aluminum body panels, fiberglass bumpers, no soundproofing, forged Fuchs wheels, robust brakes inherited from the Porsche 917, and an underbody skid plate. Inside, the minimalistic race-car interior is equipped with Porsche 935-derived “Lollipop” fixed seats, a roll cage, along with some comforts like a radio, power windows, a rear seat, and heating. After adjustments were made for added weight reduction (such as the removal of the sunroof), 021 weighed in at 2,160 pounds.
Under its hood lies a 3.0-liter flat-six engine with an 8,000-rpm redline. Porsche claims a 0-to-60 mph acceleration time of 5.3 seconds, yet tests by Auto Motor und Sport have highlighted a faster time of 4.9 seconds for the 911 SC RS.
The chassis 021 was sold in 2004 and has remained with its buyer ever since. When van Dijk sold the vehicle, the odometer recorded 3,094 miles, which is now just 3,237 miles—indicating it has only been driven about 143 miles in the last two decades.
This vehicle comes with an extensive history file, including route maps from the Tour de Corse, van Dijk’s Swiss registration documents, digital copies of Porsche’s internal build sheet, homologation paperwork, and a Porsche Classic Technical Certificate (CTC), among other items. Its estimated worth ranges from $2.6 to $3.5 million. Chassis number 021 will be showcased at next month’s Chattanooga Motorcar Festival as part of a collection featuring over 90 collector vehicles.
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