To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Monterey
event, 15 - 17 August 2019.
Estimate:
$125,000 - $150,000
- Desirable black-on-black combination
- Less than 15,100 miles from new
Porsche's 930 Turbo is a landmark car�the company's first foray
into the world of turbocharging, and the genesis of every 911 Turbo
that has come since. Built to satisfy the FIA's 1976 Group 4 racing
regulations, which stipulated that entries had to be based upon a
minimum of 400 production examples, it featured turbocharging
technology from the 917/30 Can-Am racing car paired to the
3.0-liter flat-six from the Carrera RS 3.0. The 930 proved popular
from the outset, demanding but rewarding to drive and, most
important, able to match any supercar of the day in a straight line
or around a track.
This 1986 example benefits from having the later 3.3-litre engine,
which increased power to 282 hp at 5,500 rpm. It is capable of 0-60
mph in just five seconds while boasting a top speed in excess of
160 mph, impressive even by today's standards. According to the
accompanying Carfax report, this 911 Turbo lived in New Jersey from
1990 to 2013 before passing through an owner in Ohio. It was
subsequently purchased by the current owner from Texas. Having
covered just over 15,000 miles in total, it presents in fantastic
condition. Most important, it is presented in desirable gleaming
black paintwork over a matching black leather interior and equipped
with black Fuchs alloy wheels. In addition, a recent engine
inspection, carried out in February 2018, found that the engine is
in excellent condition and demonstrated wear characteristics akin
to an engine with far fewer miles.
Finding a 930 Turbo in this specification, mileage, and condition
is becoming increasingly more difficult. This fine example would be
a noteworthy addition to any collection and equally enjoyable to
use as a standalone weekend getaway car.
Please note that due to California emissions, this vehicle must be
sold to a dealer or out-of-state resident.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo19.