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Source: Porsche

Dec 22, 2025 at 1:27pm ET

Porsche recently faced a manufacturing error when two limited-edition 911 S/Ts were issued dash plaques with the same serial number, 1,724. This mistake was discovered when one of the owners, Pedro Solís Klussmann, attempted to purchase an additional customized badge for his car, only to receive the incorrect one meant for the other car, number 1,742. Instead of concealing the error, Porsche embraced it as part of its history, documenting the incorrect badge in its archive and acknowledging the unique rarity it created.

The 911 S/T is a special edition model, with only 1,963 units being produced to celebrate Porsche’s 60th anniversary. These cars are equipped with a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine, producing 518 horsepower, a six-speed manual transmission, and weigh 3,056 pounds. Despite the identical badging, the two cars are highly customized and distinct. Klussmann’s car, number 1,724, features Shore Blue Metallic paint, the Heritage Design package, and a carbon-fiber roll cage, chosen for its personal significance related to his family’s birth dates. In contrast, Suzan Taher’s car, number 1,742, has Rode Red paint and a Guards Red leather-trimmed cabin, with no particular sentimental attachment to the number.

Porsche’s handling of the mistake was transparent and apologetic, with Karl-Heinz Volz, Director of Sonderwunsch, emphasizing the importance of addressing errors with care. Both owners were invited to Porsche’s headquarters in Zuffenhausen, where they received a picture of their cars and a box containing samples of their vehicles’ colors. This incident highlights the human element in car manufacturing and Porsche’s commitment to maintaining a record of its unique creations, even when they result from errors.   

 

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