Highlights
- Low mileage classic SC
- Classic Guards Red with whale tail & Fuchs
- Garage find car for restoration
- Good history file
- UK market Sports Package
- Well preserved checked cloth interior
The Appeal
The SC was Porsche’s first ‘world car’, one equally at home in the USA and Europe. Much work went into creating it, including galvanising the chassis and introducing the stronger 3 litre flat six motor. This new engine delivered a flatter torque curve with better pull from low revs.
Here is a real find for Porsche enthusiasts. It is a low mileage 1980 Model Year SC that has been in storage since 2010 and is ready for rejuvenation. Finished in classic Guards Red with well-preserved checked cloth interior, it is fitted with the desirable UK-market Sports Package that adds iconic 80s touchpoints like the Fuchs, Whale Tail and sports seats to the standard specification.
It will require mechanical and other recommissioning. But with early 911s in demand, particularly ones with this classic specification and low mileage, it will surely be an interesting and rewarding process.
The History and Paperwork
- VIN records confirm this is an early (No. 276) 1980 Model Year car
- Imported by UK Porsche Distributor AFN in 1979 and sold to Irish customer
- First registered in the UK on 10th March 1981
- Five registered UK keepers
- Current keeper since 30th January 1993
- Reportedly in garaged storage in Edinburgh since 2010, where it has been garaged for 30 years
- Has not been on the road since going into storage
- Last MOT expired on 13th May 2010 with 33,012 miles showing and no advisories
- According to MOT data mileage was 12,145 in 1994 and 31,568 in 2004
- The speedometer was changed at 49,552 miles - the original speedo is the last photograph in the selection provided
- Now showing 82,633 miles
- Good history file of older mostly handwritten invoices
The Condition
- Guards Red paintwork which we understand is mostly original
- Obvious signs of deterioration shown in photos including arches, wings and bumpers
- UK market Sports Package including lip spoiler, rear spoiler and Fuchs alloys
- This package also included sports front seats, which this car retains
- Underside shows signs of corrosion and we recommend inspecting the photos
- The bodywork is pretty solid but will need attention to prevent further deterioration and make the car very presentable
- Fuchs alloy wheels with polished rims in fair condition
- Factory steel spare in front boot with factory tool kit, which appears complete
- Well kept and very original, unmodified interior with good trim and fittings
- Fitted with steel sunroof and period correct Panasonic stereo with graphics equaliser
- Checked blue and red front and rear seats in very good condition showing light wear
- Some deterioration to driver’s seat bolster piping, likely easily remedied
- Italvolanti three spoke aftermarket steering wheel
- Wheel centre boss present but not fitted
The Mechanics
- Well regarded and stronger 2,994cc flat six 188 bhp engine, thought to have been upgraded to later 204 bhp specification (with higher compression ratio)
- 5spd manual gearbox
- We are informed the engine turns over
- With a new battery, the car should start following any precautionary checks or work considered necessary
- The car does not drive as it may have a hydraulic issue
- Low mileage confirmed by MOT history
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