1978 Porsche 911

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Globally respected for top-flight, air-cooled Porsche engine development and service, Thoroughbred Motorsports of Corry, Pennsylvania, was founded by Dr. Karl Hens— a man whose experience and knowledge have been honed by a lifetime dedicated to building precision Porsche powerplants. Along his journey of automotive excellence, Dr. Hens amassed a collection of special air-cooled Porsche sports cars spanning every generation, alongside a nearly immeasurable treasure trove of highly sought-after Porsche parts.

On-site lot viewings are available by appointment at Hagerty Garage + Social Savannah, 1446 Dean Forest Rd., Savannah, GA 31405.

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Debuting in 1973, the International Race of Champions (IROC) pitted elite drivers from different disciplines against one another in identical machinery. For its inaugural seasons, Porsche built 15 colorful 911 Carrera RSRs, combining elements of Porsche's developing Carrera RS and RSR programs, and were powered by 2,994cc, 315-horsepower flat-six engines. Although later IROC seasons adopted different cars, those colorful 3.0-liter Porsche RSRs remain enduring symbols of the series' original pure-driver concept.

Karl’s first track-event car, this 1978 Porsche 911SC was instrumental in developing his passion for track driving, ultimately leading him to acquiring a 993 Super Cup car (Lot 100). He purchased the 911SC with roughly 90,000 miles and drove it more than 100,000 miles during his ownership.