James May, the motoring legend widely known from Top Gear and The Grand Tour, has officially sold his beloved 2010 Porsche 911 (997.2) Carrera S at auction, with bids surpassing £55,997. The car is a one-owner, low-mileage example finished in classic Carrara White with Ocean Blue extended leather interior, complete with the rare manual transmission and limited-slip rear differential prized by purists.
This Carrera S achieved significant attention not just for its celebrity provenance but also because it perfectly captures the essence of the analog era in Porsche’s history, with a naturally aspirated engine. Maintained meticulously by Porsche specialists with a full documented service history, the car went to auction with no reserve and motivated competitive bidding.
The sale of James May’s 911 represents a rare opportunity for collectors to own a piece of history tied to a charismatic figure in motoring media. It confirms the strong demand for unmolested, well-kept examples of the Porsche Carrera S
