A once‑in‑a‑lifetime opening presents itself to collectors of iconic automobiles. A 2015 918 Spyder Weissach, originally delivered new to the United States and wrapped in the Gulf Oil livery, is now being offered in a sealed‑bid auction through Sotheby’s. The original owner, inspired by the Porsche 917K’s 1970 24‑Hour Daytona victory, chose to mirror that livery on his 918 Spyder, installing “2” roundels on the doors to reflect the winning car.
- Only U.S.‑spec 918 Spyder ever shipped with the Gulf livery
- One of five factory‑painted Gulf Blue examples
- Mileage below 750 mi from original delivery
- Unique interior combination of Gulf exterior, Mocha Brown leather, and Arancia Mira‑accented piping
- Loaded with numerous bespoke options, making it a remarkable Porsche hybrid hypercar
A Legacy of Rarity: The Gulf Blue Spyders
Porsche’s factory produced five 918 Spyders in Paint‑to‑Sample Gulf Blue. One (serial 137) was exported to Italy and never carried the Gulf livery. The four North‑American cars comprised two Canadian examples (serials 325 and 514) sold to the same owner in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; one U.S. example (serial 543) finished in Gulf Blue with the Salzberg orange livery package; and the final car (serial 740) delivered new to a Porsche collector in Atlanta, Georgia.
What Makes This 918 Spyder a One-of-a-Kind?
Among the five Gulf‑Blue 918 Spyders, this car is singular: it is the sole U.S.‑spec Spyder delivered in Gulf livery and the only one globally to feature a Mocha Brown leather cabin accented by Arancia Mira‑color piping.
Performance Upgrades: The Weissach Package
Outfitted with the Weissach package, the vehicle boasts extensive standard equipment; optional features include a front‑lift system, exposed carbon‑fiber interior trim, fire extinguisher, factory‑installed PPF, Burmester audio, carbon‑fiber mirrors, roof panel, rear spoiler, and a vehicle‑tracking system.
With just under 750 miles recorded, this uniquely configured 918 Spyder will turn heads wherever it travels. This remarkable vehicle is being offered by Sotheby’s in a sealed-bid auction that will close on September 25.
Images Courtesy of Sotheby’s
