Vehicle Description
OK, admit it: you have this Porsche 911 Turbo cabrio hanging
somewhere on your wall at home, don't you? The '80s created some
outrageous supercars, but few were as recognizable and accessible
as the legendary 911 Turbo, or 930. In 1988, Porsche only imported
591 Turbo cabriolets, and for those lucky few, the experience is
like no other. The 911 Turbo is a living legend without equal.
With a fantastic restoration on a super-clean 54k original mile
car, this stunning Guards Red Turbo looks every bit the supercar.
Finish quality when it was new was exemplary and it has been
expertly repainted by the experts at Advantage Autoworks in
September of 2014 so it shows spectacularly well. Every single
panel is straight, smooth, and beautifully fitted, because build
quality on the 911 has always been exceptional. Euro headlight
lenses give it a purposeful look and there's simply nothing like
Porsche's version of bright red draped across a wide-body 911 to
attract attention. Fit and finish are, of course, world-class in
every way, and it seems that Porsche engineers were able to cut off
the roof without upsetting the car's rock-solid body structure.
Heck, even the black rubber components like the massive "whale
tail" rear spoiler, despite living down south, are supple and rich,
defying the sun's rays. You want attention? Even 24 years later,
this one is a total eyeball magnet!
If the gorgeous black leather interior seems to defy the years,
that's because it was completely reupholstered by ASM Auto
Upholstery (yes, the same ones as on TV!). Contrasting red piping
and bright red door panels tie it together with the bodywork but
don't get overwhelming. The factory gauges spring to life with a
turn of the key, and you'd better keep an eye on that boost gauge,
because when it starts to move, you'd better have this bullet
pointed where you want to go. Almost everything was standard,
including power windows, a power canvas top, and A/C, and the
stereo on this car has been upgraded with a Blaupunkt AM/FM/CD head
unit that fits like the factory did it and powers a set of upgraded
speakers in the doors. The black canvas top fits well, but if
you're doing things correctly, you'll never need it, and the
front-mounted trunk is in excellent original condition, right down
to the original mats.
Given the outrageous performance potential locked inside the 3.3
liter flat-six, it was popular to tweak them for more boost, but at
the cost of reduced engine life. This one remains entirely stock
and was completely rebuilt, along with the turbo itself, at 49,000
miles by Louden Motorcar Services, so it runs and drives
exceptionally well. And lest you think that a stock 930 engine is
no big deal, I suggest you put this one on the pavement and see if
you lose your nerve before it runs out of boost; my money's on the
car. Turbo enthusiasts seem to prefer the old-style 4-speed manual
gearbox and purists will appreciate that the early Turbo's "frisky"
personality comes through loud and clear; you really need to be a
the top of your game to see all that this car has to show you.
Powerful cross-drilled disc brakes are there just in case, and it
rides on a set of brand new Fuchs wheels wearing new Hankook
radials.
Extensively documented with receipts and maintenance records, this
is a Turbo that you can buy (and drive!) with confidence. Isn't it
time you owned a legend? Call today!