Respect. That is what the legendary Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera is
all about. Respect for the guy who owns one because envy is a very
unbecoming character trait. Respect from its exotic and muscular
contemporaries whose pushrod V8's and sophisticated V12's just
couldn't keep up. Respect for its elders, whose iconic 1963 design
all Porsche 911's evolved from. And from its operator, who will
always surrender his respect to this car, one way or another.
Up for sale, in no less than Guards Red, proudly sporting go faster
mods and defiantly scrapping that superfluous AC compressor from
under its hallowed rear deck is this unscathed and highly
experienced 1979 Porsche 930 Turbo. Equipped with all the factory
goodies including sport seats and limited slip differential, mildly
sweetened with stronger and lighter clutch and flywheel assemblies,
Billy Boat Performance headers and a period correct set of
aftermarket Kinesis K19 forged three piece staggered alloy wheels.
There's a killer three spoke leather wrapped steering wheel to wrap
your white knuckles around. But the real streusel on top of this
rouladen is a 5-Speed G50 swap. Endowing this Turbo with an extra
gear is a revelation, one that took the factory 14 years to share
with us mere mortals in the final edition 1989 model.
This is a well sorted example that is scary fast, well beyond the
stock North American 3.3 liter's 260 horsepower. No matter how much
"turbo lag" transpires nothing prepares you for the surge of power
and the manner in which these cars put that power to the pavement.
It is a thrill to drive. Placid and well mannered around town when
operated with restraint, but good luck with that... put your foot
in it and hold on, the sound and the fury, or maybe the fury and
the sound, and the feel and the feedback all together form an
intoxicating cocktail you will most certainly find yourself
completely addicted to.
This is admittedly a high mileage super car, but it's a Porsche not
a Ferrari. These are simple, robust cars that are designed to last
a long time and that get better with age as opposed to a Ferrari,
an automobile line that seldom eclipses 100k miles because they are
neither simple nor robust and only get more expensive to maintain
with age. The secret of the Porsche is in the efficiency and
balance of the air cooled flat six, relying on simple valve trains
to produce gobs of torque and deliver it in almost direct drive to
the rear wheels. There is just less to go wrong and break on a
Porsche.
This car has had its share of engine out rebuilds and reseals, all
to its current benefit. No, it has no file full of service records
or documented ownership history and in my honest opinion it needs
no certificate to prove its authenticity to me or anyone I have let
drive it. The proof is in the driver's seat. It has likely served a
variety of owners, some as a dutiful daily driver and for others a
capable weekend track car. Today, it will deliver acceptable
compression and leak down test results. It starts right up, steers,
stops and corners like a Porsche should and of course accelerates
unlike any Porsche made before or since.
The paint looks fantastic, a likely respray. There are no signs of
collision damage or rust anywhere. The interior is also in
excellent unrestored condition. All of the lights and
instrumentation work including an annoying aftermarket LED
stochiometer. The sunroof and window lifts work as they should and
the glass and weather seals are all in good condition. There is an
aftermarket stereo and a multitude of 6x9's in the back for some
reason but I have to admit I really haven't even tried to listen to
them. If you drive this car like its meant to be driven it requires
your full and undivided attention.
And of course, the bonus is that it is drop dead gorgeous. I once
said staring at my Alfa Romeo made me feel like I was cheating on
my wife. Comparatively the 930 Turbo is more like getting ravaged
by a tribe of Amazon beauties.
***FLASH FLASH***
Shortly after posting this car for sale I received a communique from a prior owner who knew the complete early history of the car! Purchased at Valley Porsche Audi in Torrance, CA. Later sold to an airline pilot who passed it to his car enthusiast/tennis pro daughter. The motor was rebuilt under her ownership around 1998-99 by Personalized Autohaus in San Diego. She sold it to a top gun Porsche mechanic in 2002. He couldn’t leave it alone and warmed over the top end, performed the G50 swap, installed the BB exhaust, restored the interior and added the wheels. It was then sold in 2005 and again in 2007 to the man I bought it from this year. Until I brought it to Arizona, this car spent its entire life in the San Diego area.
This 930 Turbo is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Pre purchase inspections are advised and will be accommodated. This Porsche is priced to sell and is offered as is where is. No low ballers, scammers or sales assistance please. Call, text or reply.
