Vehicle Description
This custom 1982 Porsche 911 SC started life as a standard 1982 911
SC Targa, but has been comprehensively modified utilizing all
factory parts and turned into a Cabriolet with a full M491 package.
M491 was the Porsche factory designation for a turbo-look car -
indistinguishable from a 930 outside of the badge on the back - and
wasn't officially available from Porsche until 1985. Wanting to
create their own rendition, a previous owner utilized original 930
Turbo front and rear fenders and rear spoiler, giving this car all
the looks of a 930, but with a powerful, naturally aspirated
engine. Originally powered by a 3.0-liter flat-6 engine, this car
was upgraded to a 3.2-liter case engine, which has been bored out
to 3.5 liters with 100mm Mahle pistons. This new engine is mated to
a 5-speed 915 series gearbox, which has been fitted with a ZF
limited-slip differential. The ignition system was upgraded to a
twin-plug setup with Electromotive crank fire ignition for greater
ease in tuning. A backdated exhaust with 1974-style stainless-steel
mufflers was added and SSI heat exchangers were installed as well.
The 911 sits on a set of 930-sized Fuchs wheels, 7 inches wide in
front and 9 inches wide in the rear, filling out the new wider
fenders nicely. A newer convertible top is in place and, after the
body modifications, the car was repainted in its original shade of
Zinn Silver. Less than 1,000 miles ago a full major service was
completed that included all fluids, a valve adjustment and new
plugs. At this time, a compression and leakdown test was performed,
which showed compression at 170-175 psi across all cylinders and
the leakdown showed 6-8%. Inside, 930 Turbo sport seats have been
installed and are upholstered in black leather with the heated seat
option. The steering wheel has been upgraded to a 3-spoke 930 Turbo
S wheel, which is leather-wrapped and a common upgrade over the
standard wheel in G-body 911s. This 911 was sold new in Seattle,
WA, and has remained in the area its entire life. This car comes
with a clean CARFAX, its original books and owner's manual. With
30,029 miles (title reads exempt).
