918 Spyder Weissach and Carrera GT Headline Broad Arrow's 2025 Porsche Air
Broad Arrow Auctions has announced the final marquee entries for its second annual Porsche Air|Water Auction, taking place April 26 at the Orange County Fairgrounds. The event, held in partnership with the Air|Water Porsche gathering, will feature more than 55 collectible Porsche vehicles and 20 lots of rare memorabilia, offering a high-octane opportunity for marque enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Topping the list is a 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach finished in White and adorned with the Martini Racing livery, one of only 15 delivered to the U.S. in that configuration. Estimated to fetch between $2.7 million and $3 million, the plug-in hybrid hypercar—limited to just 918 units worldwide—features a 6.2-liter V8 engine and dual electric motors producing a combined 887 horsepower. Equipped with the $84,000 Weissach Package, chassis No. 441 has fewer than 1,900 miles and is presented with full documentation, including its original build sheet and factory cover.
Joining the 918 is a pristine 2005 Porsche Carrera GT, a benchmark of analog supercars. Numbered 0541 and finished in GT Silver Metallic over Dark Grey leather, this example shows fewer than 800 original miles. Offered with rare delivery items such as its full luggage set, books, and tools, the Carrera GT is expected to bring between $1.8 million and $2.1 million.
'This pairing of the Carrera GT and 918 Spyder offers collectors a unique chance to acquire two of Porsche's most significant open-top performance cars,' said Alexander Weaver, Broad Arrow's Senior Car Specialist and VP of Private Sales. 'Both are exceptionally preserved examples with incredible provenance and minimal mileage.'
Also featured are other open-top highlights, including a Lava Orange 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster (est. $400,000–$450,000) and a near-new 2024 718 Spyder RS Weissach (est. $220,000–$250,000).
Additional notable consignments include a one-owner 1960 Porsche 356 B Super 90 Coupe with just under 50,000 miles, a Paint-to-Sample 1989 911 Speedster, a Japanese-market 1974 911 Carrera MFI Coupe, and a selection of rare water-cooled cars such as an award-winning 1981 928 and a 1986 944 Turbo.
Track-ready customer racers and modern classics round out the catalog, with entries like a 2003 GT3 RS campaigned by Orbit Racing and a 2021 911 GT3 Cup.
The full digital catalog is now live at BroadArrowAuctions.com. Public preview begins April 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, with the auction set for April 26 at 11 a.m. PT.
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