Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be selling 16 of his Porsches at auction on March 11.
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be selling 16 of his Porsches at auction on March 11.
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Seinfeld's love affair with German cars is no secret. He's frequently seen driving the streets of New York and Los Angeles in a variety of classic Volkswagens, and Porsches of all vintages.
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster —
Seinfeld's love affair with German cars is no secret. He's frequently seen driving the streets of New York and Los Angeles in a variety of classic Volkswagens, and Porsches of all vintages.
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Seinfeld is believed to have one of the best Porsche collections in the world.
1958 Porsche 356A Carrera Speedster —
Seinfeld is believed to have one of the best Porsche collections in the world.
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Though it's not confirmed, his collection is said to comprise around 50 Porsches.
1959 Porsche 718 RSK —
Though it's not confirmed, his collection is said to comprise around 50 Porsches.
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Along with publicly speaking about his love of Porsches, Seinfeld also featured Porsche posters on his apartment wall on his hit television show <em>Seinfeld</em>.
1963 Porsche 356B/2000GS Carrera 2 Coupe —
Along with publicly speaking about his love of Porsches, Seinfeld also featured Porsche posters on his apartment wall on his hit television show Seinfeld.
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The collection will be sold at Gooding & Company's Amelia Island Auction in Florida.
1998 Porsche 993 Cup RSR —
The collection will be sold at Gooding & Company's Amelia Island Auction in Florida.
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While no specific reason has been given as to why Seinfeld is selling what is purported to be nearly a third of his collection, the entertainer admits that his time, space and attention span are limited.
2000 Porsche Carrera GT Prototype —
While no specific reason has been given as to why Seinfeld is selling what is purported to be nearly a third of his collection, the entertainer admits that his time, space and attention span are limited.
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He says he's selling them at auction so he can "see the look of excitement on the faces of the next owners who I know will be out of their minds with joy that they're going to get to experience them."
2011 Porsche 997 Speedster —
He says he's selling them at auction so he can "see the look of excitement on the faces of the next owners who I know will be out of their minds with joy that they're going to get to experience them."
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The cars for sale represent all of Porsche's most iconic makes.
2012 Porsche 997 GT3 Cup Brumos Edition —
The cars for sale represent all of Porsche's most iconic makes.
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The combined estimated value of the collection is $32 million.
1974 Porsche 911 Carrera IROC RSR —
The combined estimated value of the collection is $32 million.
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High prices are attributed to the recent rise in popularity of the Porsche brand , and Seinfeld's celebrity status.
1990 Porsche 962C —
High prices are attributed to the recent rise in popularity of the Porsche brand , and Seinfeld's celebrity status.
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The least expensive Porsche -- a 1966 911 -- carries an estimate of $200,000-$300,000.
1966 Porsche 911 —
The least expensive Porsche -- a 1966 911 -- carries an estimate of $200,000-$300,000.
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The most expensive -- the racetrack-only 1973 917/30 -- has an estimate of $5-7-million.
1973 Porsche 917-30 Can-Am Spyder —
The most expensive -- the racetrack-only 1973 917/30 -- has an estimate of $5-7-million.
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Other noteworthy models include the 1955 550 Spyder, in which James Dean famously met his demise. <br />
1955 Porsche 550 Spyder —
Other noteworthy models include the 1955 550 Spyder, in which James Dean famously met his demise.
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The 1958 597 Jagdwagen is among the most rare, with only 15 examples known to exist.
1958 Porsche 597 Jagdwagen —
The 1958 597 Jagdwagen is among the most rare, with only 15 examples known to exist.
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The 1957 356A Speedster is one of Porsche's most recognizable styles.
1957 Porsche 356A Speedster —
The 1957 356A Speedster is one of Porsche's most recognizable styles.
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Seinfeld will also be selling two vintage Volkswagens: a 1964 Volkswagen Camper 0013 and a 1960 Volkswagen Beetle 5437.
1994 Porsche 964 Turbo S Flachbau —
Seinfeld will also be selling two vintage Volkswagens: a 1964 Volkswagen Camper 0013 and a 1960 Volkswagen Beetle 5437.
Courtesy Gooding & Company/Photography Mathieu Heurtault