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Porsche’s garage of unicorns isn’t filled with rainbow paint or fantasy—just brutal power, one-off craftsmanship, and a little mystery. These aren’t your neighbor’s weekend rides or something parked at your local Cars and Coffee. Instead, they’re elusive, rare creations meant for a select few. Let’s take a closer look at some of these hidden gems. …
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Porsche’s garage of unicorns isn’t filled with rainbow paint or fantasy—just brutal power, one-off craftsmanship, and a little mystery. These aren’t your neighbor’s weekend rides or something parked at your local Cars and Coffee. Instead, they’re elusive, rare creations meant for a select few. Let’s take a closer look at some of these hidden gems.

Porsche 964 Speedster Turbo-Look

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When Porsche planned 300 Speedsters in the early ’90s, they secretly saved 15 for something special. Porsche Exclusive gave them a Turbo-style body shell—wide, aggressive, and totally custom. Built for select clients, this rare version influenced the design of the 911 Speedster Concept decades later.

Green Machine

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In 2013, Porsche honored the world’s first Porsche club with the 991 Club Coupe. Only thirteen units were made, each in Brewster Green to honor a founding member. Porsche kept one, and the rest were scattered across collectors’ garages. It packed 430 horsepower and carbon-ceramic brakes into an understated, perfect package.

The Porsche 914/8 Brothers

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The Porsche 914/8 brothers are a tale of two cars with one name, yet entirely different identities. Ferry Porsche’s silver 914/8 was sleek and refined, while Ferdinand Piech’s orange version was a wild, 350-horsepower beast powered by a 908 race engine. These rare cars were never sold—reserved exclusively for the Porsche family.

Porsche 911 (993)

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Most car folks know the 993 generation, but almost nobody’s spotted the 993 Turbo Cabriolet. Only 14 were made, combining open-top cruising with 360 horsepower from a 3.6-liter flat-six. It was the last air-cooled cabrio built under Porsche Exclusive. Porsche doesn’t officially acknowledge it, making collectors want it even more.

Porsche 911 SC/RS

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Built for rally, not the racetrack, the 1984 SC/RS was Porsche’s answer to Group B madness. Twenty were made with beefed-up suspension, flared fenders, and a 3.0-liter flat-six good for 255 horsepower. It wasn’t glamorous but gritty. These were tools for winning stages, not polishing at Concours shows.

Porsche 964 Turbo Cabriolet

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Some say four exist. Others swear there were eight. No one agrees about how many Porsche 964 Turbo Cabriolets were built, and Porsche won’t confirm it. What’s real? All were made in the early ’90s, powered by a turbocharged flat-six. Some think half the known cars are clever replicas.

Porsche 993 Speedster

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The 993 Speedster was never offered to the public. Only two were built—one gifted to Jerry Seinfeld, the other to Ferdinand Alexander Porsche. Inspired by the 356 Speedster, this low-slung gem is now a mythical garage centerpiece. If you’ve seen it in real life, you were either lucky… or invited.

Porsche 356B Abarth Carrera GTL

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Porsche turned to Carlo Abarth for help building a lighter 356 body, and the result was magic. Just 20 or 21 units were made—sources vary. These weren’t showroom cruisers. One took its class at Le Mans in 1960. With sculpted lines and serious racing chops, it became an icon overnight.

Porsche 356 America Roadster

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In 1953, Porsche stripped down the 356 to create a lightweight version specifically for American drivers. The 356 America Roadster had only 70 horsepower but weighed a feathery 1,334 pounds. Sixteen were built, and their purpose wasn’t lap times—it was making a visual statement under California skies.

Porsche 935 Street

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Mansour Ojjeh didn’t just want a Porsche. He wanted his Porsche. So, the 935 Street was built—a one-off based on the Le Mans-dominating 935 race car. It had racer gear ratios and a boxy, intimidating stance. Porsche purists still argue about its specs, but one thing’s clear: no replicas compare.

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