A remarkable piece of Porsche history, a 1984 Porsche 911 SC RS rally car, is now up for auction, boasting a rich legacy backed by extensive documentation. This rally racer holds the distinction of being the last Type 954 produced by Porsche Motorsports for FIA Group B competition.
Only 21 Porsche Type 954 cars were manufactured in 1984, and the auction features number 21, a vehicle with a two-owner history that enhances its significance. The 911 SC RS, also known as the 911 Evolutionsserie, was designed for motorsport yet remained street-legal. While five units were specifically allocated for racing teams, the rest, including this model, were intended for private collectors.
Instead of being sent to a South African importer, chassis 021 found its way to Tycho Christian van Dijk in February 1984. Van Dijk owned a racing team under his name and planned to compete in several events. However, the car only participated in one: the prestigious Tour de Corse, where it impressively finished 14th, the highest-placed Porsche out of 158 entrants. Unfortunately, due to funding issues, this race marked van Dijk’s last appearance in the World Rally Championship (WRC). Following this event, the car remained with van Dijk for nearly 20 years, maintaining much of its racing pedigree despite not competing again.
The 911 SC RS features a lightweight construction with aluminum body panels, fiberglass bumpers, and a lack of soundproofing. It is equipped with forged Fuchs wheels, large brakes sourced from a Porsche 917, and an underbody skid plate. Inside, the car is minimalist, featuring Porsche 935-derived “Lollipop” fixed seats, a roll cage, and basic amenities like a radio, power windows, a rear seat, and heating. After accounting for weight-saving modifications, the vehicle tips the scales at just 2,160 pounds.
Under the hood, the car houses a 3.0-liter flat-six engine with an 8,000-rpm redline. Porsche claims a 0-to-60 mph time of 5.3 seconds, while tests conducted by Auto Motor und Sport recorded an even quicker time of 4.9 seconds.
Chassis 021 changed hands in 2004 and has remained with its current owner since. Upon its sale from van Dijk, the odometer read 3,094 miles; it now stands at 3,237 miles, indicating that the car has been driven only 143 miles in the past two decades.
Accompanying the vehicle is an extensive history file, which includes route maps from the Tour de Corse, van Dijk’s Swiss registration papers, digital copies of the internal Porsche build sheet and homologation paperwork, and a Porsche Classic Technical Certificate (CTC). The car is estimated to fetch between $2.6 million and $3.5 million at auction. It will be showcased next month during the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival as part of a collection that features over 90 collector vehicles.
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