Vehicle Description
No 911 is ever obsolete, but this rare 1983 911 SC cabriolet
demonstrates that some can be more contemporary than others. With a
stunning Guards Red paint job and an inviting tan leather interior,
it has a very modern look with plenty of performance to match. And
1983 was the only year that you could purchase a cabriolet in an
SC, so the investment potential of this beauty is sure to keep on
rising.
Refinished a few years ago, the paint on this 911 simply has to be
seen in person to fully appreciate it. The quality is up to
Porsche's legendary standards and it only shows minor signs of
being used, which is probably unavoidable on a car this seductive.
Of course, like any high-end paint job, the prep is critical, so
the fact that this 911 was ultra-straight and still fit together
with typical German precision made things that much easier. Getting
everything to match can be tricky with these high-gloss finishes
and if you don't get it right, it ends up looking like you did it
yourself with a can of Krylon. Fortunately, the pros who sprayed
this car knew their business and it came out great, with good gloss
and solid coloration that makes it look like the finish was born
there. There's also a "whale tail" spoiler out back, Euro
headlights, and a deep chin spoiler to accentuate the 911's already
handsome good looks, and all of it is in quite good condition. It's
not subtle, but subtle isn't why you buy a Porsche, now is it?
The tan leather interior looks far more contemporary than the car's
age would suggest. The high-back buckets are supportive but not
constricting, perfect for high-speed blasts along your twisting
mountain road or a long distance trip to the coast. The seat covers
were replaced recently and look suitably upscale for the 911's
price range and offer soft hides that are more supple than most OEM
leather. The instruments, with the big tach front and center in
traditional Porsche fashion, are all fully functional and there's a
black leather steering wheel that's showing a bit of age, but
that's like saying a professional outfielder's mitt is beat up. An
updated AM/FM/CD stereo head unit has been installed, so this
vintage Porsche doesn't feel all that old, although it does deliver
a traditional Porsche feel with floor-hinged pedals, a 5-speed
shifter that takes a firm hand to master, and a rear seat area
that's more for storage than passengers. There's a beautiful black
canvas convertible top that fits rather well, especially
considering that this was the first year for a drop-top Porsche
since 1965. Up front, the boot is finished in gray fabric and still
carries its original space-saver spare.
The SC came with a robust 3.0-liter air-cooled flat six, which,
thanks to several durability enhancements, was one of the better
products of the 1980s, and arguably the most dependable motor
Porsche ever built. It's insanely torquey and with smart gear
ratios in the transmission, it screams out of the hole with a tenor
wail that any car guy can recognize a mile away. Aside from a
K&N filter, it's quite stock, which is important for both
longevity and drivability, and there are signs of proper
maintenance throughout the engine bay. A recent steam cleaning
means that the engine bay is pretty much as Porsche engineers
intended and you'll never hesitate to turn the key and head out on
the road. Traditional Fuchs alloys have been polished to give it a
high-profile look and carry 16-inch Michelin radials.
Any 911 is going to be an awesome car, but if you're looking for
one that looks like the one on your bedroom wall and has the
performance to back it up, look no farther than this SC Cabrio. And
with a full maintenance service totaling $10k just completed, this
Porsche is turn-key and ready to roll. Call today!