Original Porsche 962C Leads Collecting Cars’ November Sealed Bids Auction
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London, UK – Collecting Cars has unveiled the lineup for its November Sealed Bids auction, headlined by an original 1990 Porsche 962C Group C race car—one of the most authentic and unaltered endurance racers from Porsche’s golden era. The auction also features an extremely rare 1968 Porsche 911 E Factory Prototype, a 1962 Maserati 5000 GT commissioned by the President of Mexico, a 2022 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4, and a McLaren 675LT Spider MSO Carbon Series showing delivery mileage.
Bidding for all vehicles opens Thursday, November 6, and runs for seven days, concluding Thursday, November 13, 2025.
A Group C Icon – Porsche 962C (Chassis 962-163)
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Built for Brun Motorsport in July 1990, this Porsche 962C is among the seven customer 962Cs constructed to full 1988 works specification—and one of only three delivered new to the team. Remarkably, it remains accident-free, unrestored, and entirely original, retaining its factory bodywork, hand-painted Repsol livery, and the 3.0-litre twin-turbo flat-six engine producing approximately 700 hp.
The car competed twice in period—Montreal and Mexico City—before spending decades in private collections. It was carefully recommissioned in 2023 by Katana Ltd, preserving its authenticity while ensuring it remains track-ready. As one of the purest factory-built endurance racers available, it is expected to attract global interest from collectors.
The First Long-Wheelbase 911 Prototype
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Joining the 962C is an exceptionally rare 1968 Porsche 911 E “Factory LWB Prototype” (Chassis 119200001), believed to be the first long-wheelbase 911 E ever built. Factory-documented as a “Versuch” prototype, it introduced both the Bosch mechanical fuel injection system (MFI) and magnesium crankcase, marking a pivotal evolution in 911 engineering.
This car also carries unique provenance: it is the only 911 known to have been factory-converted from LHD to RHD, and its ownership history includes Robs Lamplough, Paddy McNally, and Jo Siffert. After 25 years off the road, it underwent a £280,000 restoration by UK specialists, retaining its matching-numbers engine and gearbox.
Maserati 5000 GT by Allemano – Presidential Provenance
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Another standout is a 1962 Maserati 5000 GT (Chassis 103.042), one of only 34 built and originally ordered by Adolfo López Mateos, then President of Mexico. The car later served the Mexican police before entering U.S. collections. Restored to concours standards in 2024 in its original Grigio Montebello with blue Connolly leather interior, it now presents in impeccable condition with freshly rebuilt engine and gearbox.
Modern Icons – Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 & McLaren 675LT Spider MSO Carbon Series
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The November lineup also includes a 2022 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4, one of 112 produced worldwide. Finished in Rosso Scintilla and recently serviced by Lamborghini Edinburgh, its hybrid V12 delivers 803 hp and a top speed of 221 mph, reaffirming Lamborghini’s legacy of bold design and performance.
Equally impressive is the McLaren 675LT Spider MSO Carbon Series, one of only 25 cars featuring a full exposed carbon-fibre body. Showing just 23 km from new and delivered to the UAE, it remains unregistered—an opportunity to own one of McLaren’s rarest and most desirable modern supercars.
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Discreet Bidding for Blue-Chip Collectibles
Launched in August 2025, Collecting Cars Sealed Bids offers private, invitation-only auctions for blue-chip vehicles—allowing buyers and sellers to transact confidentially on the platform. As Edward Lovett, founder of Collecting Cars, explained:
“Sealed Bids gives collectors access to some of the rarest, most significant cars in the world—from anywhere. Whether it’s a Group C icon, a factory prototype, or a modern hypercar, the process ensures complete discretion: no one sees your bid amount or the final price.”
Conclusion
With icons spanning Porsche’s endurance dominance, Maserati’s 1960s craftsmanship, and modern hybrid innovation, the November Sealed Bids auction showcases Collecting Cars’ growing influence in the global collector-car market. Each lot tells a story of design, engineering, and exclusivity—making this event one of the most anticipated online sales of the season.
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