Porsche 936 Le Mans replica goes under the hammer

A downsized OEM reproduction of the legendary Porsche 936 will be up for bidding at RM Sotheby’s auction during the Monterey Car Week on August 15–16, 2025.

Back in 1981, the Porsche 936 scored its third victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Five years later, the German sports car maker decided to celebrate that accomplishment by releasing a kid-sized 936 Junior. The car was roughly half the size of the original and enjoyed an estimated production run of 100 units.

Despite its toy-like dimensions, it was neither a mockup nor a toy car. It packed a 0.2-liter, single-cylinder engine that pushed five horsepower to the rear wheels using a two-speed transmission. Low curb weight and just one seat in the cabin meant it could accelerate to a decent 56 km/h (35 mph). Granted, most adults would find it difficult to climb in – the cockpit was teen-sized, at best.

Like the original, the 936 Junior featured disc brakes, a functional suspension, headlights and taillights. It even came equipped with a limited-slip differential and an adjustable rear wing, both dubious features in a sluggish scale replica.

Porsche sold the model through its authorized dealership network. It had a unique ID in the catalog and its own list of spare parts. Prices in Germany started from 9,650 DM back in 1986. The auction holders expect it to go for approximately €15,000–25,000.