Overview of the Porsche 911 Sport Classic
This is a genuinely significant car to see come up at Japanese auction. The Porsche 911 Sport Classic is a limited run, heritage inspired derivative of the 992 generation 911, built around the twin turbocharged 3.8 litre flat six from the Turbo family but paired exclusively with a seven speed manual gearbox and rear wheel drive, a combination Porsche does not offer on any other current 911 Turbo bodied car. This particular example was first registered in June 2023, finished in Sport Grey Metallic with a brown leather interior, and has covered only 3,010 km according to the auction sheet, which converts to approximately 1,870 miles. It is left hand drive, as supplied to the Japanese market by an official Porsche dealer, and it carries a USS Tokyo auction grade of 5 with an interior grade of A, among the highest combinations the auction house awards. Lot number 75399 is due to go under the hammer on 1 October 2026, with all bids needing to be placed before 9pm UK time the evening before auction.
Porsche built the Sport Classic in strictly limited numbers as part of its Heritage Design range, drawing styling cues from the original 1972 911 Carrera RS 2.7 and the 1972 911 S/T, most obviously in the double bubble roof and the ducktail rear spoiler. Combined with the ultra low mileage and near new condition documented here, this is about as close as buyers will get to a brand new Sport Classic without ordering one from the factory.
The Drive Review
The Sport Classic uses the 3.8 litre twin turbo flat six borrowed from the 911 Turbo, here tuned to a specification unique to this model and mated exclusively to a seven speed manual gearbox, a decision Porsche made deliberately to give the car a more engaged, analogue character than the PDK dominated modern 911 range. Power delivery is broad and muscular low down thanks to the turbocharging, but the engine still likes to be worked, with a genuine top end rush that rewards a driver who uses the gearbox rather than leaves the car in a high gear. The manual shift itself is short throw and mechanical in feel, a deliberate contrast to the seamless but less involving PDK transmission fitted to most current Turbo and GTS models.
Underneath, the car benefits from Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control active anti roll and a PASM sports suspension set up lowered by 10 mm compared with a standard Carrera, sharpening turn in and reducing body roll without turning the ride brittle. Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes are fitted as standard on the Sport Classic, giving strong, fade resistant stopping power and lighter unsprung weight than the standard steel setup, a genuine performance benefit rather than a badge exercise. Steering is the electrically assisted rack used across the 992 range, but weighted and geared to feel direct and communicative, particularly through faster corners where the wider Turbo bodied stance pays off in outright grip. Rear wheel drive only, rather than the all wheel drive Turbo models, keeps the balance more playful and the car noticeably lighter on its feet when the throttle is used to adjust the car mid corner.
For anyone used to modern turbocharged 911s dominated by PDK, the Sport Classic offers something increasingly rare from Porsche: a proper manual gearbox behind a genuinely fast Turbo derived engine, in a body that looks unlike anything else in current Porsche showrooms. It is a car built for driving purists rather than outright lap time chasers, and that is precisely why it has generated such strong demand.
Auction Details
This Porsche 911 Sport Classic is being offered through USS Tokyo, one of Japan's largest and most respected auction houses, under lot number 75399. The auction is scheduled for 1 October 2026 in Japan, meaning UK bidders must have all instructions submitted before 9pm UK time the evening before auction. The car carries an auction start price of ¥60,000,000. Autoselecta's own guide bidding range for this car is £79,500 to £91,500, based on our assessment of the vehicle, its grade, its mileage and recent results for comparable cars. Twelve broadly similar Porsche 911 Sport Classic examples have sold at Japanese auction recently, achieving prices between £66,417 and £107,026, with a typical result around £80,402, though that range covers other years, mileages and conditions and should be read only as general market context rather than a prediction for this specific car.
It is important to understand that the guide bidding range is an estimate of where competitive bidding is likely to land, not a guaranteed purchase price, and Autoselecta cannot promise this car will sell within that band. The actual minimum bid Autoselecta will place and the full landed cost to the UK are calculated live on this page and will change after publication, so please refer to the price panel on this page for current figures rather than any number quoted elsewhere.
Vehicle Specifications
Manufacturer Porsche. Model 911. Generation 992. Grade Sport Classic. Body style two door coupe. First registration June 2023 (Reiwa 5). Engine capacity 3,800 cc twin turbocharged flat six. Transmission seven speed manual, floor shift. Drive layout 2WD, rear wheel drive. Steering position left hand drive. Exterior colour Sport Grey Metallic, described on the auction sheet as the car's original factory colour with no colour change. Interior colour brown tones leather. Odometer reading at inspection 3,010 km, approximately 1,870 miles. Auction house USS Tokyo. Auction grade 5. Interior grade A. Chassis or model code box left blank on the auction sheet. Chassis number WP0ZZZ99ZPS250691. Japanese shaken roadworthiness certificate valid until 27 June 2028. Import category listed as official dealer import. Fuel type petrol. Air conditioning automatic climate control (AAC).
Factory Features and Equipment
The auction sheet confirms genuine alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, leather upholstery, satellite navigation and airbags as standard fitment. The dedicated sales points section on the sheet lists further factory specification particular to this Sport Classic, including 18 way adaptive sports seats trimmed in leather, front protection film applied to the nose, LED door courtesy lighting, the seven speed manual transmission, the Accent Package, Power Steering Plus for lighter low speed manoeuvring, a Burmester high end surround sound system, and lane change assist with lane keep assist as driver aid technology. Points to note on the sheet also confirm genuine 20 inch Sport Classic pattern alloy wheels, Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control active roll stabilisation, and PASM sports suspension lowered 10 mm from standard ride height. Photographs of the dashboard show a factory reversing and parking camera display active on the centre screen, along with the analogue rev counter carrying the Sport Classic script and a green highlighted band, and manufacturer protective covers still fitted to the steering wheel and seats, consistent with a very low mileage, largely unused car.
Japanese Auction Report Translation
This translation has been checked by Autoselecta staff working directly from the original Japanese auction sheet, and every point recorded by the inspector is reproduced here rather than summarised away. The sheet identifies the car as a Porsche 911, grade Sport Classic, coupe body, first registered June 2023, with a 3,800 cc engine, seven speed floor mounted manual transmission and 2WD drive layout. Odometer reading is recorded as 3,010 km. Exterior colour is grey, noted as the car's original factory colour with the colour change box left unmarked, meaning no repaint or colour change has taken place. Interior colour is recorded as brown tones. Air conditioning is listed as automatic. The colour code and model code boxes are both left blank on the sheet, which is not unusual for imported dealer stock and is noted here rather than assumed. A new car service book with warranty booklet is confirmed present, circled as included. Steering position is left hand drive, and the import category is recorded as official dealer import. The recycling deposit is listed at 20,830 yen. The registration plate reads Yamaguchi 343 mo 87, and the frame number is WP0ZZZ99ZPS250691.
Under equipment, the sheet marks genuine alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, leather, navigation and airbags as fitted. The inspector's own written comments record seat creases with light soiling, and small scratches, both noted in the general condition remarks section of the sheet. No mention is made of engine noise, oil or coolant leaks, transmission issues, electrical faults, warning lights, smoke or unusual odours, and none of these should be assumed present, since the sheet is silent on them. Service history beyond the confirmed service book, spare keys and any spare wheel presence are not separately itemised on the sheet beyond the drawing described below, so these should be treated as not confirmed rather than assumed to be present or absent.
Damage Diagram and Body Condition
The vehicle diagram on the auction sheet marks a small number of light surface marks rather than any structural or heavy damage. At the front bumper the inspector has marked an A grade scratch, indicating a light surface scratch rather than a dent or deeper mark. On the bonnet the notation reads stone chips with scratches, a common finding on a car's leading edge and consistent with genuine road use rather than any repair. A grade scratches are also marked on the left side and right side of the car in the door or sill area, though the exact panel referenced could not be read with full confidence from the sheet and is noted here rather than guessed. Further A grade scratches appear at the left rear quarter panel, the right rear quarter panel and the rear bumper. No dent codes, no crack codes, no rust or corrosion codes, and no replaced panel or repaint codes appear anywhere on the diagram, and there is no indication of any W code panel repair or wave, nor any B code dent with scratch. Taken together, this is a light and consistent scatter of small cosmetic marks around the car's extremities, entirely proportionate to a genuine 3,010 km of use and nothing that points towards accident history or repair work. Combined with the auction grade of 5, this places the car firmly in excellent, largely as new usable condition rather than requiring any restoration.
Interior Condition
The interior is finished in brown leather and carries an A interior grade from USS Tokyo, one of the highest interior gradings the auction house issues, indicating the cabin presents in excellent overall condition. The inspector's own note records seat creases and light soiling, a minor observation consistent with a car that has seen genuine but very limited use rather than remaining in showroom storage. The photographs show the 18 way adaptive sports seats trimmed in brown leather with a houndstooth style centre panel, the multifunction steering wheel still wearing its factory delivery cover, the twin cup holder and gear selector area ahead of the manual shifter, and the centre touchscreen displaying a live reversing camera view, all consistent with a very low mileage, well kept example. The instrument cluster photograph confirms the Sport Classic branded analogue rev counter and a total odometer reading of 2,999 km at the point that image was taken, with a trip reading of 2,975.3 km, figures that align closely with the 3,010 km recorded on the auction sheet itself. No mention is made on the sheet of any dashboard cracking, headlining sagging, seat tears, smoke odour or electrical fault with interior equipment, and none should be assumed present.
Japanese Auction Grades
USS Tokyo grades exterior condition on a numerical scale, with grade 5 representing exceptional condition, typically reserved for cars that are either genuinely new or extremely lightly used with only the smallest cosmetic imperfections, exactly as reflected in the light A grade scratch marks recorded on this car's diagram. Interior condition is graded separately using a letter scale, with A representing excellent condition with only very minor wear, again consistent with the inspector's note of light seat creasing and soiling rather than any significant damage. Together, a 5 exterior grade and A interior grade place this 911 Sport Classic among the best condition Porsche examples typically seen coming through Japanese auction, reflecting both its youth and its genuinely low recorded mileage.
Model History
The Porsche 911 Sport Classic nameplate first appeared in 2009 on a limited run 997 generation car, before returning for the 992 generation as part of Porsche's Heritage Design series, sitting alongside cars such as the 911 Targa 4S Heritage Edition and the 911 Carrera GTS Belgian Legend Edition. The 992 Sport Classic combines the wide Turbo bodyshell with a twin turbocharged 3.8 litre flat six and, uniquely among current 992 Turbo derived models, a seven speed manual gearbox, since the standard Turbo and Turbo S are PDK only. Design details deliberately echo Porsche's own back catalogue, most notably the double bubble roof panel and ducktail style rear spoiler that reference the 1972 911 Carrera RS 2.7, along with contrasting Fashion Grey style paint options, bespoke badging and houndstooth style interior trim reminiscent of classic Porsche cabins from the 1960s and 1970s. Standard equipment on every Sport Classic includes Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control and a PASM sports suspension lowered from standard ride height, all confirmed present on this specific car via the points to note section of the auction sheet.
Why This Model Has Become Collectible
Porsche has built the Sport Classic in strictly limited numbers, and demand from enthusiasts and collectors has consistently outstripped factory allocation since launch, driven by the combination of a manual gearbox, Turbo derived performance, and heritage styling not available on any regular production 911. The pairing of a genuinely potent twin turbo flat six with a seven speed manual is now something of a rarity within Porsche's own range, since the majority of comparable output 911s are PDK only, and that manual availability alone has become a significant driver of collector interest. Add in the limited production run, the deliberate heritage design cues linking the car to celebrated early 911 models, and a factory specification that already includes ceramic brakes and active chassis control as standard, and the Sport Classic has quickly established itself as one of the more sought after modern 911 derivatives among serious Porsche buyers. This particular car adds to that appeal through its exceptionally low recorded mileage of 3,010 km, its excellent USS Tokyo grading of 5 with an A interior, and full documentation including its new car service book with warranty booklet, all factors that make genuinely fresh, low mileage examples increasingly difficult to source, whether in Japan or anywhere else.
What To Look For When Buying This Model
Buyers considering a 992 generation 911 Sport Classic should check that the manual gearbox has been used and serviced rather than left to sit unused for long periods, since infrequent use of any manual transmission and clutch can lead to stiffness or seal issues over time, though nothing of this nature is noted on this car's auction sheet. Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes, while highly effective and long lasting under normal use, are more costly to replace than steel brakes if ever required, so their condition and any service history around them is worth confirming with a specialist before purchase, though the auction sheet gives no indication of any current issue. Given the model's collector status and relatively low production numbers, buyers should also be alert to the accuracy of factory options and paperwork, since original delivery specification, colour code and any documented service history materially affect both usability and desirability. On this specific car, the auction sheet confirms a new car service book with warranty booklet present, an original, unaltered colour, and no dent, rust, corrosion or accident related codes anywhere on the damage diagram, all of which are reassuring signs for a car of this type, though as with any auction purchase a full physical inspection or an independent mechanical check after import is always sensible.
Why Import This Car From Japan
Japan remains one of the best sources anywhere in the world for exceptionally low mileage, well documented performance and collector cars, and this Porsche 911 Sport Classic is a clear example of that. Cars sold new through official dealers in Japan are typically driven sparingly, stored carefully, and come with genuine service documentation, exactly as reflected here in the confirmed service book and the car's remarkably low 3,010 km. Japanese auction houses such as USS Tokyo apply an independent, standardised grading system that gives buyers outside Japan a level of transparency around condition that is difficult to match in many other used car markets, and that grading, combined with a detailed inspector's report and full damage diagram, allows Autoselecta to present buyers with an honest, evidence based picture of the exact car on offer before any bid is placed.
Ultimate Guide For Japanese Imports
Importing a car from Japan to the UK involves several stages that Autoselecta manages on behalf of the buyer, beginning with sourcing and bidding at the relevant Japanese auction house, followed by payment and collection of the vehicle once won, export preparation and paperwork, ocean freight shipping to the UK, and finally UK customs clearance, duty and VAT handling, and delivery arrangements. Vehicles of this age and specification are subject to standard UK import duty and VAT, along with an MOT and registration process once landed, and Autoselecta guides buyers through each of these steps rather than leaving them to navigate Japanese paperwork alone.
Why Import Through Autoselecta
Autoselecta gives UK buyers direct access to Japan's major auction houses, including USS Tokyo, along with full transparency around each vehicle's original auction sheet, grading and inspector comments rather than a filtered or rewritten summary. Our team assists with bidding strategy, handles all export documentation, arranges shipping to the UK, supports customers through customs clearance and registration, and provides vehicle tracking updates where available so buyers know exactly where their car is throughout the process. Communication continues from the moment a bid is placed through to UK arrival, giving buyers confidence when purchasing a car they have not been able to inspect in person.
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Auction Caution
All Japanese auction vehicles, including this Porsche 911 Sport Classic, are inspected before sale, but they remain used cars and the auction sheet is an independent condition guide rather than a mechanical warranty. Even a car graded as highly as this one, with a 5 exterior grade and A interior grade, may still need routine servicing, fluid changes or minor refurbishment after import and before regular use, and buyers should budget for this accordingly. The inspector on this car specifically noted seat creases with light soiling and small scratches, along with light A grade scratches at the front bumper, bonnet stone chips, both side sill or door areas, both rear quarter panels and the rear bumper, all of which are repeated here for clarity and should be reviewed alongside the photographs before bidding. All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction.
