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Porsche is planning a full-on return to Le Mans in 2014, and while the German marque may be the most successful in the iconic race’s history, the last time it took an overall victory there was in 1998 with the 911 GT1.

The regulations for the GT1 class at the time mandated a limited run of homologated street versions, and that’s what you see here. Called the Straßenversion (that antiquated ß character in the German alphabet substituting for a double S), only 25 examples were made, and one’s up for sale.

As a street-legal road car, the 911 GT1 Straßenversion followed the 959 and preceded the Carrera GT at the top of Porsche’s lineup. While most were fitted with a version of the competition-spec 3.2-liter flat six with 536 horsepower, the seller of this particular example says his has been re-tuned to 690 hp. The car’s asking price is €1.2 million (about $1.7 million), and it’s currently located in Japan.

Welcome to Barrier Motors

Your complete satisfaction is our goal…from the moment you step on the lot…to the moment you step on the accelerator. At Barrier, we deliver the highest level of personal service and attention to everyone.

After establishing a successful automotive career in the Eastern United States, Jimmy Barrier founded Barrier Motors, Inc. Moving to Bellevue, Mr. Barrier oversaw the construction and Grand Opening of Barrier Motors and the new Mercedes-Benz store in April of 1985. Success was immediate and he, along with his wife, Patty Barrier, fell instantly in love with the beautiful Northwest and its inhabitants. They have been actively involved in their adopted community through various charitable and civic concerns ever since.

In the years since, Barrier Motors has grown to encompass four new automotive franchises: Volvo, Porsche, Audi, and of course, Mercedes-Benz. What makes us different? A Sales Consultant at Barrier is not paid to sell a car. Our consultants are compensated in advance for the care and service they are expected to render to each client after the sale. They consider it a down payment on the effort they will expend on behalf of their clients for the duration of their relationship. We’re proud that many of our consultants have been with the Barrier organization since we opened our doors in 1985.

As a token of our appreciation for our clients, Barrier hosts a series of ‘Driving Experience’ events each summer. They’re as much fun as you can legally have in your car. You’ll leave a better, safer driver, and with a new found understanding of how your car is engineered to perform. Check our website often for more information on the coming events.

Why Barrier Porsche

Porsche. Utterly unlike any vehicle you’ll ever drive. And at Barrier Porsche we are unlike any other dealership. When it comes to the finest in workmanship, technology and performance… think Porsche. When it comes to acquiring or servicing your Porsche, we want you to think Barrier Porsche. Our certified sales professionals, the most highly trained service technicians in the industry, and an ongoing commitment to customer care set us apart from the crowd. We are proud to represent one of the most exraordinary line of automobiles ever created… Porsche. Welcome, and we hope you enjoy your visit – virtual or otherwise!

Barrier Sales Consultants provide customer service before, during, and after a sale. In other words, we form relationships with our clients. We are proud that many of our Sales Consultants have been with Barrier since our doors opened. Our clients value the service we provide, and they invigorate us every day with their loyalty and their numerous referrals. We invite you to visit Mercedes-Benz of Bellevue to experience the Barrier difference for yourself:

B Preferred – The many benefits of our B Preferred program are certainly reason enough to choose Barrier. The value is substantial. The car wash alone is worth the price of admission!

Frame Patrol – each Barrier employee is on the watch for our clients in distress or in need of assistance. Our stores are nearly legendary!

Community – Barrier is actively involved and supportive of our community, not to mention the many and varied efforts of our individual employees!

Revenue – Barrier is one of the largest contributors to the revenue of the City of Bellevue and King County.

Charity – Barrier supports a myriad of causes and concerns in our community ranging from the United Way to Hopelink to the Arts and much more.

300 Employees – Jobs! Now more than ever the impact of providing employment in our community is invaluable!

Does a purchase anywhere else make sense? The value is here with Barrier!