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RUF RT12 R

2010–present

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  • Lowest price

    US$792,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$792,000

    Since 2020 · n=1

  • Highest price

    US$792,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    1

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 1 lots

Based on 1 verified auction result

No signal yet

US$792,000

Market value · recent verified sales

MSRP

Collectibility

10/10

Holy Grail

3-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

5-Year Forecast

Not enough sales data

Estimates based on 1 verified United States sale.

Market scores

38

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The RUF RT12 R commands a current median asking price of US$792,000 in the US market, though transaction data remains sparse and price momentum over the past year cannot be assessed with confidence.

Only one transaction has been tracked in the past twelve months, underscoring the car's extreme scarcity and illiquid market character. With just 30 examples produced globally, the RT12 R occupies the rarest tier of factory-modified Porsche derivatives and commands Holy Grail collectibility status.

The absence of active listings and minimal transaction volume mean buyers and sellers face genuine difficulty in establishing fair value. Pricing tends to be negotiated privately between highly specialized dealers and collectors rather than discovered through open-market competition.

Desirability metrics suggest this is not a consensus blue-chip collectible despite its extreme production rarity and elite classification. The RT12 R's appeal concentrates among a narrow band of Porsche tuning aficionados rather than the broader classic-car base.

Three and five-year price projections cannot be reliably estimated given the single-transaction sample and the car's positioning outside mainstream appreciation narratives. Market direction will likely depend on RUF's brand trajectory within the collector community and broader shifts in demand for high-powered naturally aspirated Porsche variants.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$792,000
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$6,370
  • MaintenanceUS$5,360
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$14,950
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0
  • Sell-Through0%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$792,000
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price RangeUS$792,000 – US$792,000
  • Total Sales Tracked1

Recent sales

  • US$792,000

    mecum · 15 Jan 2023

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.