As the latest duPont REGISTRY LIVE auctions approach their final hours, two very different cars are quietly drawing attention for reasons that go beyond price tags or market trends. The first is a backdated 1973 Porsche 911 RSR tribute, given new life with a full Rauh-Welt Begriff Superwide conversion installed by Akira Nakai. Its wide arches, aggressive stance, and outlaw presence speak to a certain obsessive attention to detail that RWB is known for, transforming an already legendary 911 into something instantly recognizable. Seeing this level of build available at auction, rare though it may be, reminds enthusiasts how cars like this straddle the line between engineering, artistry, and motorsport homage.
On the other end of the spectrum, a one-owner 2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (C6) offers a completely different story, one of restraint and preservation. With only 1,021 miles recorded since new, the LS9-powered Corvette remains a reminder of GM’s peak performance from the era, a supercharged V8 that defined the C6 ZR1 as an American icon for car collectors. In a world of heavily modified, race-inspired machines, the ZR1 stands as an example of precision and patience, showing how value can rise in simplicity and rarity rather than spectacle.
Both are reaching the closing stages of their respective auctions, a reminder that the most seasoned collector cars often travel quietly, appearing briefly in public view before disappearing again. For those who follow the rhythms of the collector market, it’s a rare chance to see how different philosophies of automotive excellence and how, even online, these cars retain a sense of drama and rarity that makes them forever fascinating.
1982 Porsche 911 SC RWB Backdate RWB
Originally delivered as a factory narrow-body 1982 911 SC, this particular example was transformed into a backdated 1973 RSR tribute and widened using a Rauh Welt Begriff Superwide body kit installed by Akira Nakai. Built in collaboration with the ILLEST brand for a public live build at ComplexCon in Long Beach, California, this car represents one of the earliest United States RWB conversions and highlights the cultural intersection between tuner Porsche culture and the streetwear scene.
2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (C6)
This particular ZR1 from 2010 remains entirely original, retaining factory components and presenting showroom fresh with only 1,021 miles. The exterior features Cyber Gray Metallic paint and chrome ZR1 wheels measuring 19 inches front and 20 inches rear. The original Michelin Pilot Sport tires are date-stamped between the 17th and 33rd weeks of 2009. Inside, Dark Titanium Custom Leather shows near-zero wear aside from minimal rubbing on the lower driver side bolster. It also features the highly desirable 3ZR Premium Equipment Group with options that include heated memory seats, Bose premium audio, Magnetic Ride Control, and a 3.42:1 limited-slip differential.
