SINGER Chris Rea’s Porsche 911 — with just 1,242 miles on the clock — has been bought for £96,750.
The Driving Home for Christmas hitmaker, who died aged 74 last December, had bought the Carrera GTS, with a top speed of 193mph, in 2023.
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Chris Rea’s Porsche 911 has been bought for £96,750 Credit: Iconic Auctioneers
Driving Home for Christmas hitmaker Chris Rea passed away last year Credit: Getty
The grey 2022 supercar still has his name on the touch screen.
Iconic Auctioneers said: “Today the odometer records a scarcely believable 1,258 miles.
“It places this example firmly in the upper echelon of collectability for the 992-generation GTS.
“Such minimal use, combined with its provenance, elevates it beyond mere transport into the realm of investment-grade desirability.”
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The final price paid of £96,750, included an auctioneer’s premium.
It was offered for sale by his family at the auction during Supercar Fest at Sywell Aerodrome, Northants.
They also put up a 1972 Fiat 500 EV, with 42,241 miles on the clock
The Fiat, converted to electric power in 2023, went for £23,625.
