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2021 Ruf CTR Anniversary
 
VIN: W09BB0366MPR06044
 
 
1 owner!
 
Limited edition - Only 50 examples of CTR Anniversary to be produced
 
The very first Ruf vehicle designed with a bespoke carbon fiber monocoque chassis
 
Optioned in classic Blossom Yellow, the same as the original Ruf CTR “Yellowbird”
 
Black leather interior with integrated roll cage, with deviated stitching in yellow
 
Debuted at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, 30 years after the original Ruf CTR was unveiled
 
710HP, 649 lb-ft of torque from Ruf’s custom 3.6L twin-turbo flat six engine
 
Ruf 7-speed manual transmission
 
Wheels in Canepa’s iconic Magnesium Charcoal Graphite finish
 
Front Axle Lift system
 
Includes owner’s manual, tool kit, safety kit, and Ruf customized car cover
 
 
Starting from humble beginnings as a small repair shop in Pfaffenhausen, Germany, Ruf Automobile GmbH as it is known as one of the foremost turners and manufacturers of specialized vehicles based on the Porsche platform. In 1974, Alois Ruf Sr. passed away with son, 24 year-old Alois Ruf Jr., taking the reins of the company, already a deep sports car enthusiast while modifying and restoring cars. It didn’t take long for him to veer the company towards his passion: sports cars from Zuffenhausen, specifically Porsche 911s. Ruf built their first car in 1977 in the form of a Porsche 911 Turbo with a stroked 3.3-liter engine, and more cars followed suit.
 
 
The German shop progressed steadily over the years with different upgrades and modifications, gaining fame within automotive circles. But the world was not prepared for their biggest achievement to date, released in 1987 at the Geneva Motor Show: the Ruf CTR, the 463-horsepower twin-turbo flat six Porsche 911-based Ruf car, lovingly dubbed by Car & Driver later and now by the general automotive public, “Yellowbird”. That is, until Ruf arrived at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show exactly 30 years after the Yellowbird was first revealed, and announced their latest project and achievement: the Ruf CTR Anniversary.
 
 
Celebrating Ruf’s 30-year anniversary since the original release of the CTR “Yellowbird”, Ruf decided that it was high time to honor their legacy and the car that many feel put Ruf on the automotive map in the most significant way. Starting from the ground up, the CTR Anniversary was created as a clean slate. While you’d be forgiven if you saw it quickly passing by and assumed it was a Porsche, you’d be wrong. Instead, you’d be met with a bespoke automotive package from Ruf that is their ultimate expression of their engineering and tuning prowess. And with only 50 being built, it would be extremely exclusive.
 
 
Starting with the chassis, Ruf determined that a normal steel or aluminum unibody would not suffice for their performance-celebrating CTR Anniversary, and decided to put considerable resources into designing and producing a bespoke carbon fiber monocoque chassis. Touted as their most advanced vehicle to date, the Ruf CTR Anniversary is considerably lighter and stronger than their previous cars. This technological choice helps reduce weight in the car considerably which in turns pays dividends. With the steel front and rear structural members bolting directly to the chassis, like the Ruf-trademark integrated roll cage, helps protect occupants while offering an extremely stable foundation for the double-wishbone 4-wheel independent in-board pushrod suspension. Bespoke carbon fiber body panels surround the entire vehicle, further reducing weight. This attention to detail in reducing weight not only helps the CTR Anniversary excel at handling and acceleration, but also maintaining a feather-like curb weight of 2,646lbs dry.
 
 
The original CTR was defined by its modified 3.4L twin-turbo engine, and the CTR Anniversary received a healthy dose of modern ingenuity and performance. With a custom 3.6L twin-turbo water-cooled flat six engine from Ruf producing 710hp and 649 lb-ft of torque, the CTR Anniversary is capable of a top speed of 224 mph and accelerating from 0-60 mph in under 3.5 seconds.. A custom 7-speed manual transmission, designed by Ruf and built by ZF, was designated for the CTR Anniversary to maintain the soul of the original while keeping the experience engaging.
 
 
With the driving experience being such an important part of the original CTR Anniversary, Ruf ensured that its successor would be even better for the driver. One of the first things noticed upon entering the cabin of the CTR Anniversary, besides the bare carbon fiber tub exposed in various places reminding you of what this car is underneath, is the no-nonsense design. No large screens, no wall of buttons, just a few dials for controls, specific buttons for things like the integrated front axle lift system, and your gauge cluster. Alois Ruf Jr. wanted the driver to enjoy the car without distractions, to fully experience the car while driving. Leather carbon bucket seats with deviated stitching accent the cabin, with a rear carbon package shelf with “CTR” emblazoned across.
 
 
This 2021 Ruf CTR Anniversary was completed in August of 2021 in Pfaffenhausen, Germany. Spec’d in Blossom Yellow, the same iconic color as the original Ruf CTR, a black leather interior was chosen along with yellow deviated stitching throughout. The 1st owner, a respected collector/successful historic race car driver, drove the Ruf CTR Anniversary 5,802 miles during his ownership, thoroughly enjoying the Pfaffenhausen-built supercar.
 
 
Upon arriving at Canepa, the CTR Anniversary was a sight to behold. With one of only 50 examples produced, it is a rare car to see especially in a color combination harkening back to the original CTR. A thorough inspection both inside and out returned results of a car that was kept in like-new condition and in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition, no doubt in part by the odometer which had just reached 5,802 miles. The car was shortly dispatched into the “Canepa Difference” process where it went through a detailed and exacting inspection, comprehensive mechanical servicing, and concours-level detailing to ensure a showroom-level finish.
 
 
With the concours-level detail process underway, beginning with the underside of the Ruf, technicians hand washed every square inch of the underside by hand. Next, the CTR was polished to perfection using a multi-stage foam pad polishing method by Canepa’s automotive artisans, enhancing the already lustrous shine of the limited edition metallic paint. The black leather interior was given an equal amount of attention, cleaning every crevice and ensuring the factory leather was conditioned to remain in concours-level condition for years to come. Lastly, Canepa’s iconic Magnesium Charcoal Graphite finish was applied to the Ruf 5-spoke center lock wheels, completing the look of the modern “Yellowbird.”
 
 
With humble beginnings in Pfaffenhausen as a small repair shop to today designing and building supercars, Ruf Automobile knows a thing or two about how to make a performance vehicle. With its first lightning strike of a car, the CTR in 1987, it continued its heritage and proudly created its modern 21st-century swansong, the CTR Anniversary. With 710hp on tap routed through a 7-speed manual transmission, with pushrod-actuated suspension mounted to a custom carbon fiber monocoque chassis, and looks that can only be regarded as timeless, it seems that Ruf knows exactly how to make lightning strike twice.

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RM Sothebys

To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Monterey event, 15 - 16 August 2025. rn$2,800,000 - $3,400,000 USD rnrnThe 25th of just 50 producedrnFinished in paint-to-sample Riviera Blue over black buffalo special leather; custom ordered with lollipop fixed-back Kevlar-carbon seats and pepita insertsrnOutrageously specified with every carbon fiber option, front-axle lift system, paint-to-sample Titanium Matte wheels, lightweight doors, and Riviera Blue highlights throughoutrnPresented with fewer than 200 mi. since newrnA carbon monocoque masterpiece representing the legacy of the CTR Yellowbird lineagern rnrnBy the late 1980s, Alois Ruf's eponymous German firm was no longer a mere Porsche tuner. Granted full manufacturer status by the German government, the tides had turned for RUF in the wake of its ferocious CTR Yellowbird, which amped up the Porsche 911 3.2 into a 213-mph monster.rnrnTo commemorate 30 years of the CTR, RUF unveiled the CTR Anniversary at the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show-precisely the same event which saw them debut the original CTR in 1987. Built entirely in-house, the limited-production CTR Anniversary features an advanced carbon fiber monocoque chassis with aluminum subframes, a fully-integrated roll cage, and pushrod suspension with active adjustable dampers. Carbon body panels keep dry weight to 2,646 pounds.rnrnPowered by a 3.6-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine producing 710 horsepower and 649 pound-feet of torque, the CTR Anniversary reaches 0-60 mph in under 3.5 seconds en route to its top speed of 224 mph. A RUF-designed seven-speed manual transmission, built by ZF, maintains a direct and engaging driving experience, while the model's interior reflects RUF's philosophy: Pure driving focus. There is no large touchscreen or cluttered controls-just analog gauges, minimal switches, and exposed carbon reminding you of the car's lightweight structure.rnrnOnly 50 RUF customers were invited to purchase a CTR Anniversary, and this one is number 25 in the production run. A US-market car from new, this special and uniquely specified RUF is presented in paint-to-sample Riviera Blue over special black buffalo leather upholstery with Riviera Blue stitching throughout and a pair of signature lollipop fixed-back Kevlar-carbon seats and pepita inserts. In line with his distinguished taste, the consignor not only ordered this CTR Anniversary in a one-off colorway, but also demanded every carbon fiber option available, as well as the ever-useful front-axle lift system, lightweight doors, Riviera Blue seatbacks, Riviera Blue seatbelts, and a black Alcantara headliner. The car's Riviera Blue calipers of its carbon-ceramic brake system are tucked within custom-ordered light alloy wheels finished in Matte Titanium.rnrnCTR number 25 was completed at Pfaffenhausen in May 2022 and duly shipped to the consignor's Florida home. Now offered today with fewer than 200 miles since new at cataloguing time, this incredible CTR Anniversary would make for a truly spectacular addition to any collection.rnrnGiven the incredibly exclusive build numbers of this model, which have all been spoken for, similar opportunities to acquire such a pure driver's car will forever be hard to come by. To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM Sotheby's website.

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