Highlights
- Over £20,000 spent on maintenance and improvements during current ownership and invoices suggest a further £5,000 spent in 2007
- Previously UK-registered and therefore a prime example for import which the vendor offers to assist with
- Subject to a comprehensive engine rebuild in 2018 costing around £10,000
- Less than 2,000 miles covered since 2018
- Stored in a professional garage facility
The Appeal
Infamously nicknamed “the Widowmaker” in recognition of how challenging it was to drive at speed, the Porsche 930 Turbo was an early pioneer of turbocharging, a technology which paired well with the 911’s rear-engined, air-cooled configuration and made the 930 devilishly quick.
At the time of its introduction, the 930 was the fastest production car available in Germany. Revered for its untamed nature, the Turbo has gained a cult following amongst Porsche enthusiasts who covet well-preserved original examples. Here we have one such car which dates from the end of 930 production.
At the time of its introduction, the 930 was the fastest production car available in Germany. Revered for its untamed nature, the Turbo has gained a cult following amongst Porsche enthusiasts who covet well-preserved original examples. Here we have one such car which dates from the end of 930 production.
It has been meticulously maintained by its current owner since they acquired it in 2007, with over £20,000 spent on its upkeep and evidence of a further £5,000 spent just before it entered their possession. The engine was comprehensively rebuilt in 2018 at a cost of approximately £10,000, and since then, the car has covered less than 2,000 miles, cossetted in professional dry storage preserving its enviable condition.
While it’s commendably original bodywork would perhaps benefit from some cosmetic attention in places, it remains eminently presentable and the same can be said of the factory interior. Previously UK-registered although currently residing in Ireland, it should be quite straightforward to re-register the car in Britain should the next owner wish and the vendor is willing to assist with this process if required.
For those seeking a well-sorted and supremely usable example of the iconic 930 Turbo, this is one of the best-maintained examples you’re likely to find.
History and Paperwork
- Right-hand drive UK car
- Dates from the end of 930 production in 1989
- Currently located in Ireland where it is road registered
- Acquired by the current owner in 2007
- Over £20,000 spent on maintenance and improvements during current ownership and invoices suggest a further £5,000 spent in 2007
- Accompanied by a comprehensive maintenance history with annual servicing by a Porsche specialist until 2018
- Sent to the UK each year for servicing from 2007 to 2018
- Engine rebuild and full service carried out in 2018 (covered fewer than 2,000 miles since)
- Previously registered in the UK, making it easy to export to a new UK keeper
The Condition
- Later ‘tea tray’ rear spoiler
- White Fuchs alloy wheels
- Equipped with a steel sliding sunroof
- Period-correct film stone guards fitted
- Stored in professional dry storage
- Straight, with no signs of notable damage
- The paintwork is in good condition but could benefit from some touch-ups
- Highly original interior
- Well-preserved upholstery exhibiting minimal wear
A 930 is the quintessential ‘80s sports car and this one cuts quite a figure with its white Fuchs alloys and distinctive ‘tea tray’ rear spoiler. It’s in supremely usable condition, with paintwork that’s not overly pristine to worry about accruing the odd stone chip and yet the car remains immensely smart all the same. The bodywork is reportedly very sound, with no clear signs of damage.
The interior is also in fine fettle and very original, with only light wear to the upholstery, carpeting and controls. Porsche’s iconic five-dial display features and this one also boasts a boost gauge displayed prominently inside the rev counter. We understand all the electrics to be in good working order as the vendor doesn’t report any faults.
The Mechanics
- 3.3-litre turbocharged, air-cooled flat-six
- Getrag G50 five-speed manual gearbox
- Engine rebuilt in 2018 (with accompanying invoices)
- Less than 2,000 miles driven since the rebuild
With its 3.3-litre turbocharged, air-cooled flat-six located aft and Getrag’s legendary G50 five-speed gearbox, this 911 promises a driving experience that’s engaging and demanding in equal measure. A true “driver’s car”, one has to learn the 930’s unique handling characteristics and to extract the best from it requires the utmost respect from the driver.
Having undergone a comprehensive and fully documented engine rebuild in 2018, this 911 is reportedly in rude health, with just 2,000 miles under its belt since the work was completed, ensuring it’s well-run-in but still very fresh. We’re assured that it drives very nicely and the vendor does not inform us of any apparent faults.
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