A low mileage, well maintained, mechanically sound and rust free UK supplied RHD car
New clutch, flywheel and pressure plate in 2025
Glass-out restoration carried out in 2016 with chassis refurb and engine rebuild
Looks great in repainted (2016) original Factory Colour, Guards Red
Car has been serviced by Tuthill Porsche since 2020, with invoices available
Extensive service history going back to 1991
MOT valid until May 2027 with no advisories
Car starts hot or cold on the button an runs fabulously, no leaks no smoke. Take it to Scotland or the Alps tomorrow
A very original and unmodified car which is comfortable and usable
Delivers the hallmark 911 air cooled driving experience
The Appeal
The Porsche 911 SC represents the air-cooled 911 at its most refined and dependable, combining the visceral character of the 3.0-litre flat-six with the mechanical robustness that has made the G-body a perennial favourite among driving enthusiasts. It remains one of the most accessible and rewarding ways into air-cooled 911 ownership.
This 1981 right-hand-drive example in Guards Red underwent a glass-out restoration in 2016. Tuthill Porsche has maintained the car from 2016.
Inside, the cabin was refreshed with Pepita fabric seats, a leather-covered instrument panel and leather door panels.
In 2025, the engine was removed for a clutch replacement and crankshaft seal renewal using genuine Porsche OEM parts. The seal replacement resolved the last annoying small leaks onto the garage floor. Looking underneath the car the underbody is straight and rust free.
Backed by an extensive service history spanning some 30 years and an MOT valid until May 2027 with no advisories, this is a 911 SC that the vendor states is ready to drive at a moment's notice. The vendor is happy for anyone to come inspect the car which is at his home near Tamworth.image.png635.64 KB
History and Paperwork
1981 right-hand-drive UK-registered example indicating 79,446 miles
In current ownership for four years
The original handbook is missing along with the car’s early service history and stamps. A replacement handbook is included.
There is an extensive service history, especially for the last 20 years. Please see summary of history, invoices available for all work except as noted
Serviced by Tuthill Porsche since 2020, with invoices available Most of the old MOT certificates present
Summary of service history with invoices:
01/09/25 - mileage 78,676 - Tuthill
Annual service – Replace engine and gearbox Oil, new air and oil filters, spark plugs, valve adjustment checked
steering column bearing replaced, fuel pump replaced, clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, oil feed S-pipe, clutch fork, engine crankshaft seal, transmission main seal, new door pocket tops (L&R), replace nearside heater cable, new windscreen washer pump
30/05/24 - mileage 75,724 - Tuthill
Annual service – Replace engine oil, new air and oil filter.
new column stalk switches – both sides, new intake manifold boots x 6, bleed brakes, replace fuel pump non return valve, replace wheel centre caps, new fan belt, oil pressure switch
27/04/23 - mileage 71,892 - Tuthill
Annual service + fuel system safety check
Brakes bled, new bonnet struts, new fuel cap gasket, valves adjusted
27/08/20 - mileage 69,860 - Tuthill
Annual service and Inspection, oil change, new spark plugs, new air and oil filters
Bleed brakes, replace fresh air blower
20/06/17 - mileage 68,275 - GT ONE Ltd
Annual Service oil change, new spark plugs, new air and oil filters, adjust valves
Replace sunroof drive cables
2016 - mileage N/S - Clarkson Lock
Full Glass out chassis strip refurb, no rust found other than kidneys which were replaced
Repainted in factory colour Guards Red
Chassis refurb, Bilstein shocks refurbed at Bilstein
New brake pipes and rotors, callipers refurbed
New oil tank
Fuchs refurbed and anodized at specialist in Dorset
04/07/16 - mileage 66,429 - The PORSCHE Specialist, Martin Reed
Flush Brake system, replace engine oil tank, New spark plugs wires and rotor, adjust valves, wire in new headlamp relays (for brighter lights) replace numerous small engine parts and seals
Annual service and Inspection, oil and oil filter change
Replace: all brake pipe flexi hoses, front disk rotors, all four brake calipers, all brake pads, replace front wheel bearings
Repair alternator and replace fan belt
08/08/06 - mileage N/S - The PORSCHE Specialist, Martin Reed
Annual service and Inspection, oil and oil filter change, bleed brakes
22/08/03 - mileage 51,392 - The PORSCHE Specialist, Martin Reed
Remove and strip down engine
Fit new piston LH bank, replace engine gaskets, new brake pads and brake pipe (LH rear caliper), bleed brakes
01/06/02 - mileage 49,214 - The PORSCHE Specialist, Martin Reed
Remove engine and gearbox, strip gearbox, replace first/second gear shift ring and spider, fit new dog tooth to first gear pinion
04/11/01 - mileage 49,006 - The PORSCHE Specialist, Martin Reed
Remove engine and gearbox, rebuild gearbox,
Rebuild engine, machine heads & barrels, fit new piston rings.
Overhaul starter motor, blast and paint engine tinware, fit new exhaust studs and new silencer, fit new oil level sensor, replace both oil cooler pipes in rear wheel arch
Repair heater control unit
10/04/92 - mileage N/S - CC Specialist Cars
Annual service and Inspection, oil and oil filter and air filter change, spark plugs, brake pads, bleed brakes
10/04/92 - mileage 26907 - CC Specialist Cars
Annual service oil and filter change, major brake service, new battery
08/07/91 - mileage N/S - JCT 600
Replace oil cooler and pipes from tank to cooler, replace oil
Bonnet was repainted in 2025, there are some small stone chips on the front bumper and valence
There are a few small rough spots under the paintwork, attributed to moisture in the primer during the 2016 respray; stated to be only visible on close inspection. These spots have not changed in the last four years of ownership
Seats recovered in Pepita fabric
Instrument panel and door cards recovered in leather
Fitted with a Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 BT DAB stereo
16-inch Fuchs alloy wheels in staggered fitment
New Porsche OEM wheel centre caps
Factory sunroof fitted
Rear wiper and headlamp washers look to have been deleted in the past
All electrics reported to work except the rear screen heater
Passenger electric window lift is slightly slower than driver’s door but always works.
Driver's door key and ignition key are different; and neither opens the passenger door, which must be locked/unlocked from inside the car
The original space saver tyre is present along with the jack. The original toolkit and air compressor are not present. A modern after-market compressor is included with the sale
Always stored indoors and used sparingly
Underneath the car the underbody is straight and rust free
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