The November edition of the Collecting Cars Sealed Bids has arrived, headlined by a Porsche 962C endurance racer and an original 911 E prototype. This unique event showcases some of the rarest cars ever offered, from classic Maseratis to modern McLarens, all sold through private, sealed bidding.
Icons Behind Closed Doors
Launched in 2025, the Sealed Bids format offers discreet auctions for collectors who prefer exclusivity. This month’s selection opens today, Thursday 6 November, and runs for seven days. The lineup includes five extraordinary cars that span six decades of performance and craftsmanship.
The Unrestored Porsche 962C
Leading the charge is the 1990 Porsche 962C Group C racer, chassis 962-163, originally built for Brun Motorsport. It’s one of just seven customer cars constructed to full 1988 works specification, and one of only three delivered new to the team. Having raced twice in period, at Montreal and Mexico City, it remains unrestored, accident-free, and remarkably original.
Still wearing its hand-painted Repsol livery and powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbo flat-six producing around 700bhp, this Porsche embodies endurance racing’s golden era. Recently recommissioned by Katana Ltd in 2023, it’s now track-ready while maintaining its untouched factory integrity, a rare feat among Group C survivors.
Factory Prototype Porsche 911 E
Equally significant is the 1968 Porsche 911 E ‘Factory LWB Prototype’, chassis 119200001. This is the very first long-wheelbase 911 E ever built and believed to be its first public sale. It was Porsche’s test bed for the Bosch mechanical fuel injection system and magnesium crankcase design, technologies that shaped the 911’s future.
Its documented history includes notable owners like Robs Lamplough, Paddy McNally, and Jo Siffert. After a £280,000 restoration by leading UK specialists, it retains its matching-numbers engine and gearbox, preserving both originality and provenance.
The Presidential Maserati 5000 GT
Adding Italian flair, the lineup includes a 1962 Maserati 5000 GT by Allemano, one of just 34 built and originally commissioned by Mexican president Adolfo López Mateos. Restored in 2024, the grand tourer gleams in Grigio Montebello over blue Connolly leather, powered by its freshly rebuilt V8. Its story is as rich as its craftsmanship, transitioning from presidential service to concours-level restoration.
Modern Icons: Lamborghini and McLaren
From Italy’s past to its present, a 2022 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 joins the event. One of only 112 made, its hybrid V12 delivers 803bhp and 221mph. The Rosso Scintilla example offered was UK-supplied, recently serviced, and shows only 6,526 miles.
Completing the lineup is a McLaren 675LT Spider MSO Carbon Series, one of just 25 produced worldwide. Finished entirely in exposed carbon fibre, it shows just 23 kilometres from new and remains unregistered. Originally delivered to the UAE, it’s an untouched example of McLaren’s most coveted limited series.
Private Bidding, Public Legends
Sealed Bids offers a rare mix of privacy and prestige. Collectors can place confidential offers from anywhere in the world, ensuring complete discretion while competing for automotive royalty. As founder Edward Lovett explains, “Whether it’s a prototype Porsche, a Group C legend, or a concours Maserati, Sealed Bids makes it simple to explore, bid, and win, privately.”
Summary
Collecting Cars’ November Sealed Bids event bridges decades of automotive excellence. From the Porsche 962C’s endurance pedigree to the McLaren 675LT’s modern edge, it’s a curated mix of icons built for enthusiasts who value rarity and refinement. Bidding is open now through 13 November.
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