Probably the most famous 959 is one imported into the US in 1987 by Microsoft's Bill Gates. The so called "Gates 959" was stored for 13 years by US Customs at the Port of Seattle until the "Show and Display" law was passed. US-based 959s make infrequent appearances at US collector-car events and occasionally are seen being driven by well-heeled owner-enthusiasts like fashion magnate Ralph Lauren
The 959 was not street legal in the United States prior to 1999 when the "Show and Display" law was passed, although an unknown number were imported via the "grey market" during the late 1980s as show pieces. During the model's development, Porsche refused to provide the United States Department of Transportation with the four 959s they required for crash testing, and the car was never certified by the NHTSA for street use in the U.S. With the passage of "Show and Display" the crash test requirements were removed and importation of the 959 was allowed, assuming the car could meet the emissions standards applicable in 1987. The 959 can be fitted with a catalytic converter and a rechipped computer which allows it to meet those emissions requirements. However, most owners refuse to modify their 959s, and the cars remain collection pieces.
Seinfeld and Paul Allen have one as well.. You sure it wasn't a replica? There are so few owners in the States and to have a real one in Georgia is already hard to believe.. But one driving around is even harder to believe.. Not calling you a liar by any means, just hard to believe it was a real one..