Tempting Porsches #2
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I haven't seen many tempting Porsches the last few weeks. Cars I would seriously consider buying, but also are a bit on the bubble when compared to other cars on the market. Lately these have fallen more into the questionable history (rarely a good thing with a Porsche) or need work (definitely not a good thing for me) categories.
Regardless, I keep coming across the two cars below in my area.
Tempting Porsche #1
The first is a 1983 911SC. It's got a "new" 3.0 liter engine with some additional modifications done to it. Clean title and about 160k miles on the chasis. He says "Car is very fast but never abused." Fair enough until you read that it's an 18 year old kid driving it. I'm sure I drive worse than an 18 year old a fair share of the time, but you have to wonder about the abuse category given the typical kid's very definition of "abuse".
That said, what could be better than a classic turbo look 911 in Guards Red? Reminds me of the 911 Turbo posters I had on my wall in the early 80's
Offered for sale (on Craigslist) at $20,000 or trade for another sporty import.
Tempting Porsche #2
The second is another widebody, turbo-look Porsche (there's a surprise, eh?). It's a 1977 930 Turbo Slant Nose. It's black with tan interior and only 73,000 miles. It's only had two owners and the current owner has maintenance records and says the car runs fantastic.
I'm pretty sure Porsche didn't offer a slantnose option until the mid 80's, so it would be interesting to see the body work and if he has any receipts on it. Again, the slantnose hooks me and the wide body reels me in. This could be a really cool car despite the tan interior, which I'm not a fan of on the older cars.
Interesting on this one. Not a lot of info on the ad. When I emailed the owner to ask about more details, he responded that additional information would be posted later that day (rather than just sending me the info I was asking for right then). A day later and no more info. He also says in his ad that he's interested in having someone sell the car for him. Maybe we can keep the car at my place and I'll find just the right buyer for him over the next 6 months!
Offered for sale (on Craigslist) for $15,000.
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Guy Smith said:
Never really been a fan of the slant noses, and for sure the kits.
February 11th, 2009 at 7:09 am -
Jeff W said:
The 930 Turbo has always been my favorite and if I had the choice I would go for the slantnose. It sure has a strong look.
March 24th, 2009 at 8:37 am -
Julie N said:
I think the 930 slant nose has almost a 'batmobile' quality to it despite the brown interior. Maybe that's why the guy is acting kind of mysteriously about it. Do you suppose that the other modifications on it include a rocket-powered engine?
April 13th, 2009 at 8:00 am -
Brad said:
The 83 SC . A great year in my opinion and a good era for the 911`s. But a kid owning it now? Ten foot pole in hand i would buy cheap to fix the damage we know it has
April 13th, 2009 at 2:38 pm -
Casey W, said:
I wanted the 83 911, but never came across one. Where I live Porsches aren't the most popular car. its mostly a muscle car scene here.
April 16th, 2009 at 5:13 am -
Ryan said:
@casey…maybe it's time to change that! where abouts do you live?
April 16th, 2009 at 8:46 am -
Galen Wood said:
I had no idea the 911 looked that good in 1983
April 17th, 2009 at 11:51 pm -
Andrew said:
Yeah, I agree Galen. I absolutely love the 911SC.
May 4th, 2009 at 9:52 am -
Stephen said:
I like the 930 turbo the best
May 8th, 2009 at 7:52 am -
Ben said:
That 911SC looks amazing, ive always loved that year. I would definitely consider it seriously, i know i would even if it was owned by an 18 year old.
May 10th, 2009 at 10:51 pm -
Phil S said:
Slantnose never did much for me. Too Miami Vice for me.
The regular 911 turbo was good enough for me.May 14th, 2009 at 8:03 pm -
Stephen said:
Would the value decrease if I decide to paint the car a different color?
May 16th, 2009 at 8:36 pm -
Stephen said:
Great cars!
May 26th, 2009 at 6:40 pm -
Stephen said:
Love the tails!
May 27th, 2009 at 9:42 am -
maria said:
make sure slantnose isn't fiberglass.
May 29th, 2009 at 4:23 pm -
maria said:
930 is a classic.
May 30th, 2009 at 5:11 pm -
Stephen said:
I would go with the 1983, but I would be concerned with the mileage.
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:40 am -
Andy said:
oh my the red one is definitley my DREAM porsche undoubtly ……except the carrera GT but we wont even go there
June 8th, 2009 at 9:06 pm -
Stephen said:
Trade for another sporty import???? A MG midget would be considered sporty and it's an import.
June 14th, 2009 at 9:39 am -
Phil Schneider said:
slant nose? small side strakes before the rear wheel?
uglyJune 21st, 2009 at 8:55 pm -
R Hicks said:
The black one would look so great in my garage!
July 5th, 2009 at 1:10 am -
Jeff W said:
Actually I would just go ahead and get both of these. It would be fun to trade driving time between the two.
July 9th, 2009 at 8:36 am -
Stephen said:
Never thought about buying both — that's a great idea!
July 10th, 2009 at 9:24 am -
amber said:
My boyfriend would love to have a porshe from the 80s.
July 14th, 2009 at 12:05 am -
mitchell said:
while i think they look cool and are nostalgic, it would seem a modern day porsche (say, within the last 10 years) would
be a better performer, with a smoother ride. i may be completely
wrong, but thats at least my perceptionJuly 15th, 2009 at 7:36 pm -
Chris said:
Any porsche is worth driving!
July 31st, 2009 at 7:57 pm
