• Based on a 1979 Porsche 911SC
• Left-hand drive
• Converted by Ruf in 2014
• Well maintained
• History file available

From tuner and modifier of Porsches, Alois Ruf Jr. graduated into automobile manufacturer, being awarded that status in 1981 by the German Automobile Manufacturers Association. The first group of Ruf-designated cars - numbered BTR-1, -2 and -3 - was constructed in 1982. Ruf's favoured 911 was the basis for the trio. The company first hit the headlines in 1987 when its Porsche-based CTR 'Yellow Bird' attained a top speed of 211mph, making it the world's fastest car at that time.

This 1979 Porsche 911SC was modified by Ruf in Pfaffenhausen and is now referred to as a 1979 RUF 3.4 CR (as opposed to the CTR, which was the turbo variant that was released a decade after this Porsche was manufactured). Its owner at the time of the conversion in 2014 was Mr Karl-Heinz Gaberle of Kaufburen, Germany, and Ruf's detailed multi-page invoice for €27,889 is on file This 1979 RUF 3.4 CR has the Ruf Yellow Bird body kit; Ruf wheels; Ruf gearbox; and colour-matched Porsche 968 Club Sport seats with custom jacquard woven fabric upholstery and Ruf CR monograms. It is powered by a powerful, naturally aspirated 3.4-litre flat six and has a limited-slip differential. Regular servicing has been carried out since the conversion by Ruf and licensed Porsche mechanics.

In May 2020 the Ruf was sold to Rudolf and Claudia Heisinger of Regensburg, Germany and in May 2023 was sold to the current vendor in the USA where it is currently registered. Regular servicing by Porsche mechanics has been kept up through these changes of ownership. The car has been exceptionally well cared for, benefiting from a recently gearbox rebuild (in April 2023); dry-ice blasting of the undercarriage and engine bay; cavity waxing; and an interior re-trim (in May 2023) together with regular maintenance, all works being carried out by highly reputable Porsche specialists across the United Kingdom. The total distance travelled from new is only circa 35,000 kilometres (approximately 21,700 miles). A binder of supporting documentation comes with this unique Ruf Porsche, to include old German registration papers; bill of sale to the current vendor; the invoice for the 2023 gearbox rebuild; and the aforementioned Ruf invoice for the conversion.

Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, CARS UK will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If the buyer also chooses to ship with CARS UK, this will be quoted separately. If this vehicle is to remain in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the reduced rate of 5% on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance formalities. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department.