Own a rare piece of motorsport and design history: This authentic Porsche factory poster celebrates the first-ever rally win of the legendary Porsche 959 – at the 1985 Pharaonen Rallye in Egypt.
🏁 Historic Victory – Porsche’s High-Tech in the Desert
In 1985, Porsche entered a pre-production version of the Porsche 959 in the Egyptian Pharaons Rally (a Dakar-style desert endurance race). It marked:
🥇 The first rally victory ever for the 959
🏆 A test mission for the Paris-Dakar 1986, which Porsche would win a year later
🚗 The car was sponsored by Rothmans, wearing its iconic blue-white-gold livery
🔧 Featuring all-wheel drive, twin-turbo tech, and race-proven engineering ahead of its time
This poster lists the official results and showcases the 959 against the Pyramids of Giza – an iconic photo from renowned motorsport agency DPPI.
🎨 Design & Print Specs
Printed: 12/85 in Germany by Gruppe C, Communication & Graphic Design GmbH
Officially published by Porsche AG, Zuffenhausen
Dimensions: 40 × 30 inches (102 × 76 cm) – striking XL format
Condition: Near Mint condition
Paper: high-quality semi-gloss, factory-issued – not a reprint
📦 Condition
The poster is in Near Mint condition.
• no pinholes, no creases
• Colors are vibrant, paper surface is clean and sharp, no tape marks or staining
• Stored flat and will be shipped rolled in a sturdy tube with tracking and insurance.
Take a look at the pictures, what you see is what you get.
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsWhiteMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeLargeHeight102 cmWidth76 cm