Film star Porsche 911 964 Turbo could be yours

The Porsche 911 Turbo used in the Bad Boys movie, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, heads to auction next month.

Having played a major role in the 1995 film, the 964-generation Turbo 3.6 is likely to attract bids from cinema fans and Porsche enthusiasts alike. 

Fittingly, given the Miami location of the Bad Boys movie franchise, the Porsche will be sold at the Mecum Auctions event in Kissimmee, Florida.

Rear-driven riot

Taken from the final year of 964 Turbo production, this 1994 model uses the more powerful turbocharged 3.6-litre flat-six engine. This means 355hp, sent solely to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox. 

Compared to the earlier 3.3-litre version, the larger-displacement model is notably rarer. The car up for auction is one of just 350 produced for the American market, making it a collector’s item in its own right. 

Painted in black, it also features a a black leather interior. The 911 wears a French number plate on the front, as seen on screen. At the rear is a Florida-issued plate that reads ‘BAD BYS1’.

A concours winner

The Porsche was originally owned by the director of the Bay Boys movie franchise, Michael Bay. The car then passed to producer Pat Sandstone. 

The 911 Turbo returned to its current custodian for a second time in 2014. It has since appeared at numerous car shows, winning the 2014 Pinehurst Concours d’Elegance and the 2017 Amelia island Werks Reunion.

In 2020, the Porsche took to the red carpet for the premiere of the latest Bad Boys for Life film. Preparation work was undertaken last year, with the total mileage recorded at 34,396.

Certificates of both Porsche and movie authenticity will be included in the sale.

Men in Black

Given the current enthusiasm for cars from the 1990s, a 964 Turbo is already be high on the list for Porsche collectors. Being a late-model 3.6 only adds to its appeal. 

However, as the car driven by Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, this example is uniquely desirable.

The Porsche is due to cross the auction block during the epic Mecum Kissimmee sale. This 10-day event begins on 6 January 2022, and will see some 3,500 vehicles up for grabs.

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