Porsche 911 Modified

A VIN Analytics Report reveals that the 911 was completed on 22 August 1986, finished in Grand Prix White over a Leather-to-Sample Can-Can Red interior with the following options: Forged Alloy Wheels, Wheel Centers in Grand Prix White, Electrically Height-Adjustable Sport Seats Left and Right, Cruise Control, and an Electric Sliding Sunroof.

The accompanying clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report begins in 1990, showing the Porsche as registered in Utah with just over 34,000 kilometers. Subsequent registrations show the car spent time in Florida, Kentucky, Missouri, and Nevada before being exported to Germany out of Houston, Texas, in 2013. Upon arriving in Germany, the car received its current, German chassis number: WP0ZZZ91ZHS120114. By 2017, the 911 was registered in Sweden with plate number “YJC868,” where it was purchased, inspected, and then driven 16 hours from Malmö directly to Southern Germany.

The car arrived at RUF’s facility already wearing aftermarket RSR-style wide fenders and an RSR-style front bumper with central oil cooler. Rather than replacing this period look, RUF’s craftsmen carefully integrated tasteful upgrades to the existing silhouette, including fabricating an integrated roll cage, shaving off the rain gutters, and fitting a bespoke rear bumper—complete with parking sensors—to accommodate a custom exhaust system. The RSR’s distinctive fixed “whale tail” rear wing was omitted in favor of a retractable 964-era spoiler that rises at speed, preserving the classic 911 profile.

Once the body was complete, the 911’s exterior was transformed with multiple coats of 991-generation Lime Gold Metallic paint, at which point Marcel Ruf himself began referring to the project by the name “Goldfinger”—evoking the James Bond villain and the car’s striking golden appearance—which quickly took hold. The wide wheel arches were filled with a set of staggered-width Fuchs alloy wheels (17 by 9-inch front, 10-inch rear) shod in Toyo high-performance tires. Inside, the cabin blends classic ergonomics with bespoke materials: a gold Alcantara headliner, carbon-fiber bucket seats trimmed in buffalo dark brown hides with Pepita Houndstooth-pattern fabric inserts, and gold-thread stitching throughout. A retro-look RUF entertainment system occupies the dashboard, providing FM/DAB radio, navigation, and Bluetooth hands-free functionality, while a modern heating and air-conditioning system ensures a comfortable cabin year-round.

Underneath, RUF’s engineers completely disassembled the 3.2-liter flat-six engine and increased its displacement to 3.4 liters. This enhancement along with a freer-breathing exhaust resulted in a power output of 270 horsepower—a 39-horsepower improvement over the stock engine’s 231 horsepower. The G50 five-speed transmission was retained but paired with an upgraded clutch capable of handling the increased output. The suspension and braking systems were also overhauled, receiving in-house dampers and RUF CTR large-diameter drilled and ventilated disc brakes with adjustable brake balance. Steering remained unassisted to preserve the cherished driver engagement characteristic of classic 911s.

The build was completed in the summer of 2018 at a total cost of €396,099.09, excluding the cost of the donor car. The exciting project then spent years in the collection of an avid Michigan-based Porsche enthusiast before transitioning to the respected Southern California-based collection where it currently resides. With its distinctive Lime Gold Metallic finish, RSR-inspired silhouette, meticulously executed mechanical upgrades and modern comforts, this RUF Carrera 3.4 exudes both presence and practicality. Offered with fewer than 5,000 kilometers since its completion, Goldfinger is a turn-key masterpiece of German tuning ready to be enjoyed for its thrilling performance, perfectly reflecting RUF’s commitment to “engineering excellence, authenticity, passion and raw driving.”