Porsche 911 Carrera RS

In the autumn of 1978, Donà lent his beloved Porsche to talented brothers Federico and Michele Cane of Scuderia Novolan for use in the prestigious Italian Rally Championship. Federico Cane, with co-driver Gaetano Orlando, made his debut with this RS at the 1978 Rally Due Valli finishing 7th overall (4th in class). The Cane/Orlando duo then won the Group 3 category (4th overall) of the Rally 100.000 Trabucchi, before retiring from the Rally Internazionale Della Lana. Federico rallied with this RS a week later in the Rally 333 Minuti – Trofeo Villa D’Este.
In early 1979, this RS was used by Michele Cane and Renzo Melani for the 63rd edition of the Targa Florio, an event which had been the scene of the 911’s greatest victory in 1973. Despite Michele’s talents, retirement beckoned. It was then used for the Rally Città di Modena (result unknown) before entering the prestigious Rally Mille Miglia (with start number “1”), where it retired. This wonderful RS entered its final event, the Rally dei Vini, which it won overall and took Group 3 honours as well—this victory would prove pivotal to Federico Cane becoming the Italian National Rally Champion. Federico moved on to rallying a Fiat 131 Abarth but took ownership of the RS on 5 May 1979.
This historic RS remained in Italy until 1990, then in 1999 joined the stable of Gilles Bochand in France, before being acquired by The Curated Collection at the end of 2013. Thereafter, it has been maintained by a Porsche specialist and professionally stored for much of this time. Currently in delivery specification, this incredible Carrera RS is as pure a driving experience as any 911 enthusiast can get, while being the perfect car for tours and competitive rallies such as the Tour Auto and Modena Cento Ore.