1978 Porsche 911 "G" - Group IV "Heigo"

In 1979, Porsche technician and test driver Dieter Röscheisen realized a singular dream: building a rally 911 that bore his name. Using his annual leave, a generous sponsorship, and the ingenuity of a team of Porsche engineers and friends, Röscheisen acquired and transformed a 1978 Porsche 911 SC 3.0 into a potent rally-winning machine that would leave an indelible mark on motorsport history. Over 11 events, the car claimed three victories, two second-place finishes, and a third-place result - a performance blueprint that would inspire Walter Röhrl’s subsequent Group IV 911 and lay the groundwork for Porsche’s legendary Rothmans-sponsored Group B 911 SC RSs.

Since its acquisition in 2022, this Heigo Porsche has undergone a meticulous, nut-and-bolt restoration by an elite roster of Porsche specialists. Richard Tuthill’s team at Tuthill Porsche rebuilt and set up the chassis, Jeff Gamroth of Rothsport Racing reconstructed the 3.0 SC RS engine, and Dave Imes of Apex Body & Paint restored the bodywork, paint, and famous Heigo livery designed by Porsche luminary Ginger Arnold Ostle. The restoration team collaborated closely with Röscheisen himself at every stage, ensuring period-correct details from Konig seats in lobster-red fabric to blue harnesses, as well as suspension upgrades and carbon-fiber brakes for modern road compliance.

This car is more than a restored classic; it is a living testament to an era when audacity, skill, and ambition could converge to create automotive legend. The Heigo 911 not only preserves the underdog story of its creator but delivers an unparalleled driving experience — a rare communion of history, performance, and authenticity, imbued with every ounce of its heritage and every pulse of its competition-bred engineering.