- Original Ruf CTR Yellowbird with 31,174 km expected to sell for $4.5–$5.5 million.
- There are thought to be just 13 Ruf CTR Yellowbirds like this in the United States.
- The original 4.3-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six churns out 463 hp and 408 lb-ft.
Last month, one of the rare 29 original RUF CTR Yellowbirds found a new owner for a remarkable $6.1 million, which is about 41 times what it originally cost. That’s on par with limited-edition hypercars like the LaFerrari Aperta, but the Yellowbird isn’t just any supercar. Now, it looks like the recent sale has sparked some fresh interest, with the owner of another Yellowbird ready to part ways with the German icon.
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This time, Broad Arrow Auctions is handling the sale, and they’re expecting it to fetch between $4.5 million and $5.5 million.
Read: This Ruf CTR Yellowbird Sold for $6.1 Million, 41 Times Its Original Value
In the late 1980s, the CTR set the standard for speed, claiming the title of the fastest production car on the planet. It could hit 213 mph (342 km/h), which, by today’s standards, puts it right in line with many current mid-engine supercars. After putting the competition to shame during a Road & Track test in 1987, it earned the iconic “Yellowbird” nickname, cementing its place in supercar history.
A Rare Breed Amongst the RUF CTRs
Out of the original 29 cars built, 13 are thought to reside in the United States, and each one is special in its own right. But this particular Yellowbird has something that no other CTR has: Ruf’s lightweight interior, which includes racing harnesses.
A look at the odometer reveals this Yellowbird has 31,174 km (19,370 miles) under its belt. That’s quite a lot more than the 1,673 km (1,039 miles) that had been covered in the car that sold last month, and is the main reason why this one isn’t expected to sell for as much. Despite the extra mileage, the interior still looks to be in good condition, as does the underside of the car.
Photos Broad Arrow Auctions
The Broad Arrow Auctions listing confirms this Yellowbird was factory authenticated in 2016 and retains all of its original paint—save for a minor repair in the engine bay. Under the hood, you’ll find the same 4.3-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine that originally cranked out 463 horsepower and 408 lb-ft (553 Nm) of torque. That power is still channeled to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission.
It’ll be interesting to see how much this particular Yellowbird goes for, and whether a strong sale price will motivate other CTR owners to follow suit and cash out on their iconic supercars.
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