Vehicle Description
Chassis No. WP0JB0934HS051464
Perhaps one of the more nebulous models to emerge from Porsche's
Sonderwunsch (Special Wishes) Department, the 911 Turbo Slantnose
has recently received more than a second glance from those Porsche
enthusiasts and collectors who have come to revere the model not
only for its racing department looks but its rarity and hand-built
construction. Some of the confusion stems from the special wishes
nature, the customization process of these cars, and myriad changes
that featured in early 1981-1986 models. By 1987, due to customer
demand, a new option appeared on PCNA price lists: M505. This new
Slantnose option order code cleared up much confusion in not only
the secretive ordering process but the associated costs ($23,826)
as well.
In true Porsche fashion, the M505 Slantnose option is more than
just a styling exercise. Extra air vents were added above the front
wheels to allow the high-pressure air to escape and reduce
front-end lift at high speeds. The Turbo's rocker panels were also
widened, and cooling ducts were added in front of the rear wheels
helping cool the engine oil and rear brakes. A 911 Turbo is a
desirable car, yet the M505 Slantnose option is the most
significant motorsport-inspired upgrade of the Turbo era, adding
another level of desirability and hand-built exclusivity to an
already highly collectible car.
Sold through Bill Cook Porsche of Farmington Hills, Michigan on 6
July 1987 this 911 Turbo not only sports the near $24,000 Slantnose
package but a limited-slip differential, alarm, and a sunroof as
well. Finished in non-metallic Black (700) over a Black leather
(LE) interior it, according to its CARFAX, likely remained in
Illinois until at least 1991 with 6,645 it was serviced at a
Porsche dealer in Springfield, Illinois of the 3rd of September
Later in 1991 it moved to the Houston, Texas area. CARFAX entries
detail registrations, light service work, and inspections while in
Houston. Most notably, the mileage recorded for these entries shows
a slow, but steady accumulation of mileage from 6,653 miles when it
was brought to Texas in approximately 1991 to 2019, by which time
it had accrued 10,437 miles. Clearly a special 911 Turbo by this
point, a car that had been used sparingly had gradually become a
highly collectible automotive icon, representing the apex 1980s
automotive culture. In fact, because the 911 Turbo Slantnose was
"everywhere" in the 80s, and covered extensively in automotive
press, it's a common thought that production numbers are much
higher than they truly are. A period document from Porsche Cars
North America (PCNA) counts this as one of just 144 911 Turbo
Slantnose Coupes sold in the United States in 1987.
Today this factory Slantnose coupe shows just 10,520 miles and
remains in the exceptional condition one would expect of such a
low-mileage supercar and includes a toolkit, air pump,
trunk-mounted spare, jack, owner's manual with service book, and a
fresh service in advance of the Monterey Jet Center auction. With
its handmade motorsport-inspired bodywork and factory performance
parts, high retail price, and rarity, factory built M505 optioned
Slantnoses remain tremendously desirable in the collector car
world.