Vehicle Description
No 911 is ever obsolete, but this 1983 911 SC demonstrates that
some can be more contemporary than others. Wearing brilliant Guards
Red paint and a classic black leather interior, it has a very
modern look with plenty of performance to match.
Guards Red is the quintessential 911 color, and given Porsche's
legendary quality control, it shouldn't be a surprise that it still
looks fantastic more than 30 years later. It's always in fashion,
but on a Porsche, it's something else entirely. Despite the
reasonable price, this car still looks expensive and remains on
many enthusiasts'' must-have list. Of course, like any high-end
sports car, the shine is critical, so the fact that this 911 is
ultra-straight and still fits together with typical German
precision makes things that much more dramatic. It's showing a few
signs of age, of course, because there's no way to hide from time,
but things like the chin spoiler, color-matched mirrors, and flat,
smooth flanks all look great and haven't been abused by the daily
grind. There's no "whale tail" spoiler out back, so it has sleek,
classic 911 look. All the black trim is likewise in good order,
showing no UV damage and little fading. This sucker still looks
like a million bucks.
The black 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
are a bit tattered, with some splits and scuffs, but fortunately
replacements are relatively inexpensive and would really pay big
dividends in terms of resale value. The instruments, with the big
tach front and center in traditional Porsche fashion, are in
excellent shape and there's a fat steering wheel with the
traditional Porsche floating horn button. A Pioneer AM/FM/cassette
stereo head unit dates the car a little bit, but again, upgrades
are cheap and easy. But the important thing is that this car
delivers 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. Up front, the boot is
finished in gray fabric and there's a factory sunroof to help open
things up inside.
The SC came with a robust 3.0-liter air-cooled flat six engine,
which, thanks to several durability enhancements, was one of the
better Porsche products of the 1980s. 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.
Unlike most of its siblings, it's quite stock, which is important
for both longevity and drivability, and there are signs of proper
maintenance throughout the engine bay. The A/C has been converted
to R134a refrigerant (it needs to be serviced), but otherwise the
engine bay is as Porsche engineers intended and you'll never
hesitate to turn the key and head out on the road. Traditional
Fuchs alloys with black centers and polished rims give it a
familiar Porsche look and carry staggered 205/55/16 front and
225/50/16 rear BFGoodrich radials.
Any 911 is going to be an awesome car, but if you're looking for
one with movie star looks, a bargain price, and has the performance
to make you smile, look no farther than this SC. Call today!
