Porsche and RM Sotheby’s raise $1 Million for Red Cross with 911 S/T Auction

This afternoon, Porsche Cars North America and Sotheby’s announced that they have raised $1 million for the American Red Cross with a rare 911 S/T auction. All proceeds from this auction will be going to help people affected by disasters big and small across the country, including the wildfires in California and the recent flooding in the South.

The generous bidder, has chosen to remain anonymous, but is known to PCNA, as they previously purchased the 911 Sally Special, which also benefitted charity.

“On behalf of everyone at PCNA, we are truly grateful to the winning bidder for their generosity,” President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America, Timo Resch, said. “Their bid will make a meaningful difference to the outstanding work of the American Red Cross.”

The Red Cross responds to more than 65,000 disasters nationwide each year, and most recently have been active in California. Since the Los Angeles fires, the American Red Cross has provided over 14,500 overnight stays shelter, 128,000 meals and over 102,000 relief supplies including flashlights, face masks, water and other essentials to those who have been directly affected.

Anne McKeough, Chief Development Officer at the American Red Cross, had this to say, “Thanks to the Porsche Cars North America and RM Sotheby’s auctions, the Red Cross is able to support families impacted by disasters big and small across the country. We are grateful for this partnership as we work together to provide help and hope to people in times of dire need.”

Painted in Shore Blue Metallic and equipped with the Heritage Design Package, the auctioned 911 S/T is number 1,919 of the 1,963 created to mark the 60th anniversary of the Porsche 911. It is the only 911 S/T in the United States not yet assigned to a customer.

To maximize the amount that reaches the Red Cross, RM Sotheby’s waved their usual fees.

“It’s deeply gratifying to support the American Red Cross in partnership with Porsche Cars North America,” Gord Duff, President of RM Sotheby’s, said. “We’d like to send our heartfelt congratulations to the new owner of this amazing car and thank them for their generosity in supporting communities in need.”

In addition to the car, the winning bidder will be receiving a limited edition 911 S/T Porsche Design timepiece and an exclusive owner’s manual pouch signed by Director of the GT model line, Andreas Preuninger.