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Porsche 944 Turbo Cup

Coupé, 1988

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Chassis No. WP0AA0950JN165096
$125,000 - $175,000 | OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
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1988 Porsche 944 Turbo Cup “Mackenzie”
Campaigned in the 1990 Rothmans Porsche Turbo Cup by Canadian racing legend Ron Fellows – Three podiums, two pole positions, one fastest lap in 1990 Rothmans Cup competition – One of only 38 factory-built, Canadian Porsche Turbo Cup racing cars featuring factory lightweight components – Correctly restored to Fellows’ 1990 Mackenzie Rothmans series livery – Offered with a recent service, a copy of its CASC Log Book, rare magnesium oil sump pan, and original three-spoke steering wheel used by Ron Fellows during the 1990 season – Can be competitively entered into endurance vintage racing events. – Consigned with 10,099 kilometers or approximately 6,275 miles at cataloging

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Chassis No. WP0AA0950JN165096
CASC No. 3-1067

The Rothmans Porsche Turbo Cup series, run with identical factory-built Porsche 944 Turbo Cup race cars, is as well chronicled as it was exciting and colorful. See the seminal piece “Blame Canada” in the 000’s summer 2022 quarterly by Lawrence Yap. The article illustrates the accomplishments of the national series and such was its success that nearly every Canadian racer endeavored take part. Canadian Motorsport Hall of Famer Ted Powell joined the series in 1987 and returned in 1988 as it switched to turbocharged power. Driving factory-built 944 Turbo Cup chassis 096, entered with Fuji Film sponsorship and wearing number 35, Powell had a steady first season, finishing every race and earning 54 points. In 1989, he showed clear progress, finishing on the lead lap in seven of eight races and placing in the top ten overall with 105 points. As successful as 1989 was for chassis 096, 1990 would prove even better.

That year, 31-year-old Canadian racing legend and fellow Canadian Motorsport Hall-of-Famer Ron Fellows would pilot the number 35 Turbo Cup in all eight rounds of the Rothmans Porsche Turbo Cup series. Sponsorship of the car came courtesy of Mackenzie investment management, Pfaff Porsche, and Process Graphics—the white, blue, and red livery which this Turbo Cup is correctly restored in today. Already a Trans-Am race winner, Fellows brought that competitive spirit to the first race at Mosport Park, finishing on the podium. Even though Trans-Am race commitments kept him from many practice and qualifying rounds, a second consecutive podium followed in round two in Shannonville and again at round four at Mosport where Fellows also captured the fastest race lap.

Rounds five and six saw Fellows qualify on pole, but he was unable to convert these due to a shunt and a disqualification over a turbo boost issue. It is believed that the Turbo Cup received an engine rebuild prior to the final race of 1990, The Grand Prix of Halifax. The engine still retains its lead inspection seals stamped “Turbo Cup” which proved to race scrutineers that the engine had not been altered from Rothmans Series specifications. During the Grand Prix of Halifax, Fellows was bumped from behind and sent into a barrier in reverse, resulting in damage to the rear quarters, trunk floor, and trunk hatch. These areas were professionally repaired, and the overall impact was relatively minor compared to other incidents seen in the series. Impressively, from the rear quarters forward, the car remains original—including the hood, which still features its original hand-painted Process Graphics logo—as well as the windshield and other glass.

After the 1990 season, the car was sold to its second owner who embarked on a restoration in its Ron Fellows Mackenzie livery while maintaining its cosmetic originality. The second owner retained the car for nearly 34 years until it was sold in 2024 to its current owner and consigner. As exciting as the Rothmans Porsche Turbo Cup series was in its heyday, the avenues in which the special factory-built race cars can be used today are even more plentiful. Offered with a recent service, this lightweight 944 Turbo Cup is readily eligible for entry into numerous Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) sprint/endurance events.

Specifications

Year of construction:	1988
Model:	944 Turbo Cup
VIN:	WP0AA0950JN165096
Body:	Coupé
Series:	944
Power:	250 HP
Cylinder capacity:	2.5 Liter
Steering:	left
Transmission:	Manual

Drive:	Rear drive
Fuel:	Gasoline
Interior material:	Fabric
Interior color:	Black
Exterior color:	White
New / used:	Used car
Ready to drive:	yes
Car location:	United States