911 Carrera RS 2.7

Simon Kidston has unearthed and sold the rarest classic vehicles worldwide, including the most expensive car ever traded. But there is one car he will never sell. The world-famous classic car dealer Simon Kidston knows the power of time and has built his career on time’s ability to infuse desire. Kidston, born in the UK, grew up in Italy, has been selling classic cars for over 35 years, and has even been known to fall under their spell. In fact, he has a very special relationship with Porsche sports cars. Most notably, a 911 Carrera RS 2.7, the only vehicle he’ll never sell.

“My dad was always into cars,” recalls Kidston. “Growing up, two magazines would always arrive at home regularly: The Motor and Christophorus. And there was always a fast car in the garage at home.” His father, Home Kidston, a former Royal Navy officer, was an avid race car driver, just like Simon’s uncle Glen Kidston, a renowned British motorsport competitor and pilot in the early 20th century.