Most people waste money on cars that lose half their value in three years. Jerry Seinfeld instead built a fortune through automotive wisdom. His Porsches aren’t just transportation—they’re million-dollar investments. One vehicle alone is worth more than most people’s lifetime earnings. His collection showcases history you can touch, drive, and profit from.
Uncover the secrets that turn metal and rubber into gold-plated investments.
10. 1986 Porsche 959: A Technological Marvel (Exterior)
Few cars defined 1980s automotive innovation like the 1986 Porsche 959 with its revolutionary aerodynamic body. Porsche built just 337 examples, making it one of the rarest models in Seinfeld’s impressive collection. The twin-turbocharged masterpiece reached a top speed of 197 mph while sprinting from 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds. All-wheel-drive with adjustable torque distribution and Kevlar-aluminum composite body panels transformed supercar capabilities, though U.S. regulations initially kept it off American roads. A drag coefficient of just 0.31 and advanced aerodynamics influenced every modern Porsche 911 Turbo that followed.
1986 Porsche 959: A Technological Marvel (Interior)
Porsche balanced race-car functionality with exceptional comfort inside the 959’s leather-wrapped cabin. Supportive sport seats complement the driver-focused dashboard that keeps essential controls within easy reach. Practical touches include adjustable ride height and an electronic tire pressure monitoring system – the first ever fitted to a production car. Large analog gauges track everything from boost pressure to all-wheel-drive power distribution, with the tachometer positioned front and center. Originally priced at $225,000, Seinfeld’s 959 now commands roughly $1-2 million on today’s collector market.
9. 1988 Porsche 959 Sport: Breaking the 200 MPH Barrier (Exterior)
Larger turbochargers and increased boost pressure take the 1988 Porsche 959 Sport‘s capabilities beyond the standard model’s already impressive performance. Among just 29 examples worldwide, Seinfeld’s ultra-rare treasure pumps 508 horsepower from its 2.85L flat-six engine. As one of the first production cars to break the 200 mph barrier, it reaches a top speed of 211 mph. Upgraded suspension delivers sharper handling while weight reduction further enhances performance. Distinctive rear wing and side skirts optimize downforce at high speeds without compromising the car’s sleek profile.
1988 Porsche 959 Sport (Interior)
The Sport variant strips away certain comfort features in favor of racing-inspired minimalism and weight reduction. Lightweight bucket seats replace standard sport seats, with reduced sound deadening material throughout the cabin. Driver-centric layout remains, now enhanced with motorsport touches and additional performance readouts. Despite being less plush than the standard 959, the driving experience benefits from the more focused nature and quicker response. Seinfeld’s automotive unicorn, now valued around $2.5-3 million, represents the ultimate expression of Porsche’s technological prowess from the 1980s.
8. 1960 Porsche 356 B Carrera GTL Abarth: Italian-Inspired Rarity
German engineering meets Italian design flair in the 1960 Porsche 356 B Carrera GTL Abarth, developed through collaboration with Carlo Abarth. With just 20 examples worldwide, Seinfeld’s car exemplifies extraordinary rarity. Hand-formed aluminum bodywork sits lower and sleeker than standard 356s, reducing weight to just 1,720 pounds while improving aerodynamics. Streamlined front end treatment eliminates the classic Porsche headlight “eyebrows” in favor of flush-mounted lamps for better airflow. Racing successes at both the Targa Florio and Le Mans proved this competition-focused machine’s worth, reaching 138 mph on the Mulsanne Straight. Competition readiness dictates the Abarth-tuned 356’s interior environment, which eliminates unnecessary weight. Thinner, lighter seats provide perfect driver positioning to manage the car’s nimble handling characteristics. A 1.6-liter four-cam engine delivers 135 horsepower – impressive for its size and era – with throttle response enhanced by dual Weber carburetors. The large VDO tachometer commands attention in the minimalist gauge cluster, while the thin-rimmed steering wheel provides precise feedback from the front wheels. This perfect synthesis of Porsche engineering and Italian racing instinct now commands around $3-4 million among serious collectors.
7. 1970 Porsche 908/3 Spider: Hot Wheels Gone Big
Purpose-built design for tight, twisting circuits defines the 1970 Porsche 908/3 Spider. Among just 13 examples ever produced, Seinfeld’s 908/3 wraps a barely-there body around a space frame chassis, with the cockpit pushed dramatically forward. Test drivers nicknamed it “VW bus” due to its unusual 30cm front overhang, despite weighing a mere 1,320 pounds. Mid-mounted flat-eight engine channels 350 horsepower to the rear wheels, propelling this open-cockpit racer to 180 mph while generating tremendous downforce through carefully sculpted bodywork. Aircraft cockpit inspirations dominate the 908/3’s driver compartment. Open-top design exposes the driver to the elements, enhancing the raw, visceral racing experience. A small windscreen deflects air over the driver’s helmet, while the minimalist dashboard presents only crucial information through simple analog gauges. For easier entry and exit, the steering wheel detaches – necessary given the tight confines of this purpose-built machine. Exceptional power-to-weight ratio and supernatural handling precision help explain why Seinfeld considers this $5-6 million racing thoroughbred his most treasured Porsche. Some of the most mind-blowing all-terrain vehicles ever created also push the limits of engineering in extreme conditions.
6. 1975 Porsche 935: A Racing Legend
Racing evolution took the 911 platform to its limits with the 1975 Porsche 935 in Seinfeld’s collection. As one of just two examples built, this race car dominated global competition with an astonishing 123 wins from 370 race entries. Dramatically flared wheel arches accommodate massive racing slicks, while the elongated tail section enhances high-speed stability. The iconic slope-nosed front end (nicknamed “Flachbau”) replaced traditional 911 headlights with flush-mounted units for improved aerodynamics. Victory at the 1979 Le Mans 24 Hours headlines this machine’s competition pedigree. The twin-turbocharged flat-six produced over 750 horsepower in later racing versions. Function dictates every aspect of the 935’s stripped-down cockpit. A comprehensive rollcage surrounds the single racing bucket seat, positioning the driver perfectly to harness the immense power from the turbocharged engine. Essential instruments dominate the dashboard with oversized readings visible at a glance, even during high-speed competition. The tall gear lever sits within immediate reach of the steering wheel for lightning-quick shifts without sacrificing control. Race-specific controls manage boost pressure, fuel mixture, and other critical parameters. This $4-6 million racing legend influenced countless future Porsche designs for both track and street applications.
5. 1953 Porsche 550 Prototype: The Foundation of Racing Dominance (Exterior)
Porsche’s racing dominance began with the 1953 550 Prototype in Seinfeld’s collection. After debuting at the Nürburgring, this mid-engine masterpiece competed at Le Mans and the legendary Carrera Panamericana. Handcrafted aluminum bodywork sits impossibly low to the ground, while period-correct racing tires connect this time machine to the tarmac. Cavalier Restorations meticulously brought this piece of motorsport history back to its original glory. Clean, purposeful lines established Porsche as a serious motorsport contender and influenced sports car design for decades afterward.
1953 Porsche 550 Prototype (Interior)
Function dominates form in the 550 Prototype’s spartan cockpit, which features a large wooden steering wheel, minimal gauges, and thinly padded seats. Every component serves a purpose – nothing exists for mere decoration. The mid-mounted 1.5L flat-four engine provides excellent weight distribution and handling characteristics that were revolutionary for its time. Now valued at approximately $8-10 million, this irreplaceable piece of Porsche heritage marks the company’s pivotal shift toward mid-engine race cars that would dominate tracks worldwide throughout the following decades.
4. Porsche 917k: Driven by Steve McQueen
Many consider the Porsche 917k the crown jewel of Seinfeld’s collection, featuring the iconic Gulf Oil livery of powder blue and orange. After starring in Steve McQueen’s film “Le Mans,” this exact chassis established itself as a dominant force in actual competition. Revolutionary aerodynamics create extreme downforce while maintaining a slippery profile capable of 220+ mph. An impossibly low stance pairs with pontoon-style fenders and a distinctive bubble canopy for instant recognition. Representing the apex of Porsche’s racing heritage, the flat-12 engine produces up to 630 horsepower in later versions. Today, significant examples command over $20 million in the collector market. Motorsport engineering in its purest form defines the 917k’s cramped cockpit. Drivers sit almost horizontally, surrounded by a maze of exposed tubes forming the lightweight space frame. A simple five-gauge cluster delivers only essential information, while the wooden gear knob falls naturally to hand. Acceleration from 0-62 mph takes a mere 2.7 seconds – astonishing even by modern standards. Every control demands deliberate effort from pilots who need total concentration and skill. The 917k secured Porsche’s reputation in top-tier motorsport with Le Mans victories in 1970 and 1971, cementing its legendary status.
3. Porsche 911: An Extensive Collection (Exterior)
Evolutionary design philosophy lives throughout Seinfeld’s Porsche 911 collection, beginning with a 1964 first-production example worth $5 million. Each generation maintains the iconic silhouette while continuously refining aerodynamics and performance. His 1970 911S, built for Ferdinand Porsche’s son, showcases the classic long-hood proportions that defined early models. Later acquisitions like the 1994 993 Turbo S ($800,000) introduced a more muscular stance with significantly wider rear quarters to accommodate all-wheel drive. High-performance variants including Turbo and GT models demonstrate the platform’s remarkable adaptability across six decades of continuous development.
2. 1976 Lamborghini Countach LP 400: An Italian Wedge
Italian exoticism breaks Seinfeld’s Porsche pattern with the 1976 Lamborghini Countach LP 400‘s dramatic wedge-shaped profile and scissor doors. His Tahiti blue example represents one of just 157 early “Periscopio” models – the purest form of Marcello Gandini’s revolutionary design. Impossibly low roofline necessitated a periscope-style rear view mirror cutout for visibility. Ultra-wide stance and vertical-opening doors created an unmistakable presence that defined supercar aesthetics for decades. Without the unnecessary wings or add-ons found on later variants, this early LP 400 showcases the clean, mathematical precision of Gandini’s original wedge-shaped concept.
1976 Lamborghini Countach LP 400 (Interior)
Form dictates function inside the Countach, with a cabin that wraps tightly around driver and passenger. Steeply raked windshield and low roof create a fighter jet-like atmosphere, while forward-positioned seats place occupants ahead of the mid-mounted V12 engine. Dashboard gauges angle toward the driver, displaying vital information through classic Jaeger instruments. The iconic gated manual shifter requires deliberate movement through exposed metal pathways. Featured with Jim Carrey on “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” this million-dollar Italian thoroughbred delivers 375 horsepower through a howling 3.9-liter V12 that propels it to 179 mph.
1. 1957 BMW 507 Series 2: A Rare Roadster (Exterior)
Elegant German roadster design enters Seinfeld’s predominantly Porsche collection through the 1957 BMW 507 Series 2. Designer Albrecht von Goertz created this hand-built convertible with flowing, sculptural bodywork that influenced sports car aesthetics for decades. Distinctive kidney grille and side vents established a visual language BMW still references today. Perfect balance comes from long hood, short deck proportions, while the low-slung stance hints at the 3.2-liter V8 beneath. Originally intended as BMW’s American market flagship, production challenges limited output to just 252 examples, making Seinfeld’s 507 extraordinarily rare and now worth approximately $2-2.5 million. Sporting character balances with luxury appointments inside the 507’s beautifully crafted cabin. Thin-rimmed steering wheel frames simple round gauges, complemented by aircraft-inspired toggle switches controlling essential functions. Leather seats provide long-distance comfort while offering adequate support during spirited driving. Despite its gorgeous looks, the 507 nearly bankrupted BMW due to astronomical production costs resulting in a $9,000 price tag – extraordinarily expensive for 1957. Performance specifications include 0-60 mph acceleration in approximately 10 seconds and a top speed of 122 mph. This roadster, featured on “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” represents BMW’s most beautiful creation.
