1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Dakar Homage

Highlights 

• Iconic Paris-Dakar winning Porsche 953 homage

• Tuthill Gravel suspension set up makes for an incredibly capable rally car

• Fully restored with excellent attention to detail

• Successfully competed in the Maroc Challenge in 2025

• Well documented restoration and engine rebuild

• Recently serviced

• Long, advisory-free MOT

Overview

To assume that Porsche's iconic 911 is only good for road and track use would be to severely underestimate the car's capabilities. Yes, it excels in both of these environments, such are its inherently excellent driving characteristics, but with the right setup it can crush off-road too, as this 1986 Dakar-inspired 911 so thoroughly proves.

Fully kitted out in order to compete in the Maroc Challenge last year, the car continues a rallying legacy that was kick started by Porsche back in the '60s and which culminated in 1984 with a heavily modified 911 – known as the 953 – specifically designed to compete in the Paris-Dakar Rally, one of the most gruelling motorsport challenges in the world, proving with a win that the 911 really could do it all. Built as an homage to that very car, complete with Rothman's livery, this Dakar 911 looks every bit the rally-bred hero and is reportedly mechanically sound and driving well.

Described as the Dakar of the 70’s for today’s adventurers, the Maroc Challenge is an event open to everyone, regardless of vehicle, preparation and experience making it accessible to us mere mortals. This particular Porsche underwent a full restoration prior to being turned into a safari car in order to compete in 2025 and as such has been given the full treatment. Presenting now as an incredibly accomplished rally weapon it's ready for whatever other challenges you care to throw at it and would make a wonderful addition to any Porsche collection.

Complete with stacks of supporting paperwork, including for an engine rebuild in 2021/2022, the fact that this car actually competed in such a unique and demanding adventure as the Maroc should tell you all you need to know about just how competent of a machine it really is.

History and documentation

• 1986 model year

• V5C present and correct in the vendor's name

• First registered 27 Aug 1999

• In current ownership since 22 Feb 2024

• Six registered former keepers

• Two keys

• Declared as a Category D insurance loss (vehicle damaged but repairable) 21 Jul 2000 but given the transformation that the car has been through and the likelihood of the car being insured with a specialist insurer, we’d be surprised if it has a material impact on the premium

• Many main dealer and specialist invoices for parts, servicing and maintenance

• Design 911 specialist invoices for engine rebuild 2021/2022

• Vendor reports extensive service work carried out prior to and since the rally in 2025 with the car's last service being in May 2026

• Advisory-free MOT until 30 Apr 2027

• 136,999 indicated kilometres 

Interior

• In good condition throughout

• Semi stripped out

• Rear seats removed but included

• The front seats have been replaced with Recaros

• Tuthill five-point harnesses for both driver and passenger

• Momo steering wheel

• Fire extinguisher mounted in the passenger side foot well

• Porsche floor mats

• Dashboard and gauges look to be in good condition

• No reports of any issues with the electrics or switchgear

• Door cards are in great shape

• Headlining has not sagged but does carry some damage in places

• Luggage space presents well with only some light surface rust in places to note

• Matching spare wheel minus tyre included

• Engine bay presents well

Exterior

• In good, presentable condition

• Fully restored prior to being turned into a safari car to compete in the Maroc Challenge in 2025

• The livery is a 3M wrap and looks to be in good order, with only some light bubbling to the wrap to note; the seller advises that the paintwork underneath is in great condition

• All shut lines appear straight and true

• Windows and light lenses are free from damage

• Dakar-winning Porsche 953 Rothmans livery

• Roof rack with spare wheel and tyre, ramps and jerry can

• Front fog light cluster

• Rear towing eye and skid plate

• 15” Braid Motorsport Fullrace Rally-T competition wheels present well with no signs of any damage

• Cooper M+S high performance gravel rally tyres fitted

Mechanical

• Rebuilt 3.2-litre, air-cooled flat-six engine

• Five-speed manual gearbox

• Rear-wheel drive

• Tuthill gravel-spec rally suspension setup 

• Front strut brace

• No mechanical issues to report

• The vendor informs us that the car drives well on its Tuthill gravel rally suspension set up, the engine is strong and pulls well, is mechanically sound and has had extensive service work carried out prior to and since the rally in 2025

Summary

With its Dakar-winning looks and quintessential rally touches this is a proven, turn-key adventure-mobile that's ready to rock and roll. Perfect for off-road excursions and classic car shows alike, if you're after a capable, do-anything classic then look no further. 

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Camberley, Surrey.