To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Amelia
Island event, 8 - 9 March 2019.
Estimate:
$135,000 - $155,000
- Exceedingly rare sunroof-delete example
- Highly desirable triple-black color combination
- Numbers-matching drivetrain; 33,125 original miles
- Porsche Production Specifications certificate
Porsche's delectable Type 930 took the automotive world by storm
when it was introduced in 1974 as a 1975 model. By 1978, the 911
Turbo had become a bit more civilized and powerful than its earlier
brethren. Its 3.0-liter engine had grown to 3.3 liters and acquired
an air-to-air intercooler housed beneath a larger rear whale tail.
Power had grown to a solid 265 hp and an impressive 291 foot-pounds
of torque feeding through a four-speed, limited-slip transaxle.
Porsche's first supercar was intended to out-perform every other
sports car in the world and did so with aplomb. Turbos were
amazingly quick, even when loaded with amenities; though leaving
some of those luxuries behind served to reduce curb weight and
improve performance. For those more sport-mind enthusiasts,
eliminating the luxury of the sunroof greatly enhanced said
performance. Without the sunroof and related mechanisms, the body
was stiffer overall and thus would flex less during hard turning at
speed. The lack thereof also provided additional room below the
headliner, especially for those wearing a helmet on the track.
This handsome "triple-black" 911 Turbo is quite unusual, as its
first owner ordered it through a Boulder, Colorado, dealership
without an electric sunroof. The car was factory-equipped with
Sport Seats and Pirelli high-performance tires, and it was trimmed
with "Turbo" decals on its quarter-panels. The consignor notes that
the car has no known racing history, which is unusual for such
'slick top' examples.
In 1997, the car was sold to William Ross, another Boulder
enthusiast, who enjoyed it for three years before selling it to a
Michael Franson in 2000. In 2010, this menacing-looking 911 Turbo
was purchased by Tom Degorter and three years ago it was acquired
by the consignor. Now displaying a mere 33,125 miles, which is
believed to be original, the car shows no evidence of previous
damage. The paint remains almost all original; only the rear bumper
has been repainted. All the mechanical components are described as
having been overhauled in 2011 while under Mr. Degorter's custody,
and all systems are said to operate properly. The tires are dated
2013, and the car has been recently serviced.
While "triple-black" Turbos are among the most sought-after of
their kind, those without the optional sunroof are exceptionally
rare, no matter the color. This handsome example is supplied with a
Porsche Production Specifications certificate, correct spare wheel
and compressor, jack, tools, owner's manual, and extensive
documentation covering the last 20 years of its life.To view this
car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit
the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/am19.
