Maradona’s 1992 964 Porsche 911 Cabriolet To Go To Auction

1992 Porsche 964 650 (911) Main - Maradonna's 1992 964 Porsche 911 Convertible To Go To Auction

Bonhams have secured Agentinian footballer Diego Maradona’s 1992 964 Porsche 911 cabriolet. The car is going to auction as part of the Les Grand Marques Du Monde à Paris sale on the 3 to 10 March 2021.

Maradona bought the car during his last season at Seville, what is known as the forgotten season, before heading back to Argentina. He ordered the car in Carrera 2 Works Turbo Look convertible, WTL, which comes with the wider body.

Delivered new in November 1992, Maradona only owned the car for a short time, returning to Argentina in June 1993. Selling the car to a private owner on the island of Majorca who kept it for 20 years.

Bonhams have secured Agentinian footballer Diego Maradona’s 1992 964 Porsche 911 cabriolet. The car is going to auction as part of the Les Grand Marques Du Monde à Paris sale on the 3 to 10 March 2021.

Maradona bought the car during his last season at Seville, what is known as the forgotten season, before heading back to Argentina. He ordered the car in Carrera 2 Works Turbo Look convertible, WTL, which comes with the wider body.

Delivered new in November 1992, Maradona only owned the car for a short time, returning to Argentina in June 1993.  Selling the car to a private owner on the island of Majorca who kept it for 20 years.

Maradona is one footballer that has earned legendary status worldwide. Not just for his football antics either. Having led the Argentinian team to the UEFA Cup and World Cup victories, the hand of God was secured by the Seville team manager. this deal was for a fee of 750 million pesetas, or €5 million. Which is a lot of money now, let alone then.

When he arrived to join the team in Seville, he was given a hero’s welcome with the team’s fans hoping he would bring his magic to them. After all he did help Napoli in Italy win two A Series titles, before failing a drugs test and getting a 15 month ban…

Maradona was appointed the Seville team captain and rented the villa of Spain’s most famous bullfighter, Juan Antonio Ruiz Roman.

Maradona bought the car during his last season at Seville, what is known as the forgotten season, before heading back to Argentina. He ordered the car in Carrera 2 Works Turbo Look convertible, WTL, which comes with the wider body.

Delivered new in November 1992, Maradona only owned the car for a short time, returning to Argentina in June 1993.  Selling the car to a private owner on the island of Majorca who kept it for 20 years.

Maradona is one footballer that has earned legendary status worldwide. Not just for his football antics either. Having led the Argentinian team to the UEFA Cup and World Cup victories, the hand of God was secured by the Seville team manager. this deal was for a fee of 750 million pesetas, or €5 million. Which is a lot of money now, let alone then.

When he arrived to join the team in Seville, he was given a hero’s welcome with the team’s fans hoping he would bring his magic to them. After all he did help Napoli in Italy win two A Series titles, before failing a drugs test and getting a 15 month ban…

Maradona was appointed the Seville team captain and rented the villa of Spain’s most famous bullfighter, Juan Antonio Ruiz Roman.

Maradona Porsche 911 2

The car is one of just 1,200 964 Carrera 2 Convertible Works Turbo Look variants produced in a two-year run. Then considered a junior supercar, it’s not slow. The 911 was powered by a 250bhp 3.6-litre Carrera 2 engine, with a top speed of 260km/h. Something which Maradona found useful.

Maradona’s Porsche was a regular sight for fans when he would drive to and from football training. It also got him into trouble as his right foot was rather heavy and was famously stopped by armed police, for jumping a red light and speeding at 180km/h in the city centre.
His activities off the pitch getting as much attention as those on it.

Maradona Porsche 911 2

After the car was sold by the second owner, it passed through the hands of several French collectors. The vendor has owned the car since 2016 and it is now offered in practically original but well-preserved condition. Having covered around 120,000 kms, or 75,000 miles since new.

Maradona Porsche 911 Interior 1
Maradona Porsche 911 Interior 2

Paul Darvill, Bonhams European Auctions Manager, said: “We are delighted to present this quintessential 90s Porsche with its very colourful and unique provenance, which will appeal to many football enthusiast collectors worldwide.”

Maradona Porsche 911 Engine
Maradona Porsche 911 Front

Maradona’s Porsche 911 forms part of a 60 strong car line-up for the Paris sale.

Maradonna 992 Porsche 964
Maradonna 1992 Porsche 911 964

If you would like to be the next owner of a very nicely cared for Porsche 911 Type 964 Carrera 2 Cabriolet with Works Turbo Look body, then you can expect to pay at least €150,000 – 200,000. The original owner may have something to do with that.

Maradona Porsche 911 Dealer invoice
Maradona Porsche 911 Customer Card

Thanks to Bonhams for the images.

Simon

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