Vehicle Description
Porsche brought out the 911SC with a fairly specific intent - to
revitalize the line - and took extra steps to make it special,
providing it with a slightly wider body than its immediate
predecessors, and dropping a sturdier engine into its engine bay.
The results exceeded their expectations, actually staving off
Porsche's plan to replace the 911 just a few years later, as the
renewed popularity of the model made the change a clearly unwise
move. This 1981 Porsche 911SC, with only about 60,000 miles under
its belt and harboring a clean history report in its glove box, is
a sterling example of German automotive engineering that's sure to
provide its next owner with miles of driving exhilaration.
This SC looks every inch the able bodied, upgraded sports car it
was intended to be. Take a look at it from the front, and you're
likely to notice its widened track - directly borrowed from the
Carreras of the time. Step to the back and you'll see its signature
wing jutting out to provide the downdraft that makes this already
formidable corner carver stick even more tenaciously to the asphalt
around turns. Despite its more than 35 years on the road, this 911
remains very solid and straight - the gaps separating its doors
from the fenders in front and back are very consistent, and its
front and rear bumpers sit nice and level, with black rubber that
remains unscuffed. It's always reassuring to hear a rattle-free
"thud" as you close the door upon entering the cockpit and that's
just what you'll find here, as well. The sunroof is a great feature
- especially on sunny days - and it's functioning in top form.
Just climbing inside to take your place behind the wheel makes you
feel like a practiced high-performance driver. It's a great
environment you'll find here, with a pair of black leather buckets
that have held up very well and remain comfortable and supportive,
and a rear seat area that shows very little use at all. From the
looks of things, driver and passengers alike have exercised some
caution during journeys, as the door panels look nice and fresh on
both sides and still sit flush to their steel frames, the dash area
shows no evidence of any mishaps, and the power windows raise and
lower smoothly. The VDO gauges residing in the instrument cluster
remain clear and readable. The only exception to the consistently
stock condition you'll find inside is a great add-on - an AM/FM/CD
player sitting front and center in the dash to look after your
audio needs while on the road. The storage area up front is
surprisingly spacious and as clean as you could want - even with
the steel brace residing inside to add to body rigidity, there's an
appreciable amount of luggage space.
You'll find a 3.0 liter 6 cylinder sitting underneath the hood in
back that's still at the top of its game. Porsches are known for
their longevity - especially when compared to other
performance-centric brands - and this powerplant, being so lightly
traveled, is very much in its prime, starting up quickly and
running great. It's paired with a 5-speed manual transmission to
provide just the "hands-on" driving experience you'd want in a car
like this. Featuring high-revving performance to go along with its
timeless looks, this quintessential German sports car sits on a set
of 16" black polished Porsche wheels that carry Yokohama tires.
With its coveted combination of collectible cachet and
exhilarating, road-ready performance, this 1981 Porsche 911SC would
be an outstanding centerpiece for any enthusiast's garage. Call
now!