Archive for Porsche
1986 930 With Less Than 13k Miles
Over on Pelican there is another exceptional 930 for sale. A few weeks back I posted this 930, this car is the same color scheme, without the chrome Fuchs, and even lower miles.
1986 930 12,781 original miles for sale:
From the seller’s post:
“Very low mileage – 12,781 miles black on black 1986 930 for sale.
This car is in excellent condition both top side and bottom side. The car is equipped with L/R sports seats and limited slip. I had the Monterrey radio put back in the car however, it has not been wired yet. The previous owner installed a CD deck which looked horrible IMHO so I had it pulled out and put the Monterrey in where it belongs. I also added a K27 7200 turbo and a Rarlyl8 SS muffler thanks to Brian. The car has only been drive 500 miles since the install. I still have the original muffler and 3LDZ turbo which will go to the buyer.
The 930’s are sought after vehicles, especially those that are not molested and have low mileage. This car fits that bill perfectly. The black paint looks new. The interior looks fantastic. It’s hard to tell this car is 24 years old!
After talking it over with the wife we decided to let this one go to a home where it will be enjoyed and driven. We have a 350 Z roadster which suits are needs perfectly. The 930 was just something I always wanted to own. It’s a shame to have it sit in the garage and not be enjoyed by someone who can appreciate her.
With that said, I am offering this beauty for $50,000. It’s a fair asking price considering the extremely low mileage and condition.”
A couple of things strike me about this ad:
- This car is bone stock, the few tweaks that have been made are easily reversed. This is almost as rare as the low mileage of the vehicle.
- The seller mentions having a conversation with the wife and coming to the agreement that they had to sell the 930 in lieu of a Z roadster. I have had this very conversation before, they are very one sided and the fairer half is doing most of the talking. In fact I am writing this from a couch that was once my restored MK1 GTI. These types of situations make good buying opportunities as the asking price is more pliable with a little added pressure from the wife.
At a flexible $50k this seems like a lot if car for the money. While this car does not have the G50 transmission it also does not come with the price tag of the G50 cars.
~Aaron.
1984 Ruf Turbo 911 on eBay
Spotted this Guards Red 1984 Ruf 911 Turbo Cab on eBay with a Buy It Now of nearly $60k. In my mind, which is a scary place, there are some cars that I would be willing to pay stupid money for. $60k for this car may be stupid money but I would gladly write thatcheck without hesitation. It is not as if Ruf Cabs become available with great regularity, it is a rare sight when you can find an authentic Ruf car for sale. By authentic I mean a car that was prepared at the Ruf factory in Germany, not a car with a RUF sticker, red seat covers, and knockoff wheels.
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Seller’s description of the car:
“Up for auction is a stunning 1984 Porsche 911 RUF Turbo. This vehicle is in incredible condition and very well cared for with original 45,250 miles!
***100% RUF Turbo Assembled in Germany by RUF AG.
***100% RUF Parts to Include (RUF Body Kit, RUF Intercooler, RUF Turbo, RUF Gages and Distributor, RUF Factory Alloys, RUF 4-Piston Calipers with Ventilated Brakes).
***RUF Porsche Front Air-Dam
***New Porsche Soft Canvass Top Installed (1/15/2010).
***Matching Pirelli P-700 Z Rated Tires (Approx. 85% tread).
***Imported to USA in 1989; titled and driven in Dallas, Texas.
***Clean Title and Export Ready; Collectors Quality Porsche 911 Turbo.”
This may be as close to an investment level Porsche as you can find in this marketplace. The Ruf appears to be in excellent condition with only some interior refreshing needed, particularly the front seats. At close to 25 years of age that is understandable. Other than that this car seems to be turn key and ready to roll.
~Aaron.
Back in Black: 2008 Cayenne Turbo
Here we have a heavily optioned 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo on eBay. This Pepper has under 17k miles and comes with $9k worth of Techart wheels and Pirelli tires. Anyone who has driven a turbocharged Pepper will tell you that the performance is rather eye opening. These cars do surprisingly well in the twisties but where they really shine is when you mash the pedal on the highway. Do so and the Cayenne responds with a growl and acceleration that can only be described as violent. In fact the Cayenne Turbo’s straight line performance is dangerously close to that of a 911 while weighing nearly a ton more. If money is no object, and it almost always is, the Turbo Pepper is the SUV to have.
2008 Cayenne Turbo Video Brochure:
This example has the following options:
22″ Techart Wheels & Tires
Soft Look Leather Seats
Light Comfort Package/Memory
Exterior Package Black
Satellite XM Radio
Black Top
Black Full Leather
Custom Tailoring Cayenne
Delete Model Designation
Front & Rear Floor Mats Interior Color
Moonroof
Roll-Up Sunscreen 1/4 Windows
Porsche Entry & Drive System
Non-Smoker Package
6 Disc CD Changer
3 Spoke Multi Function Steering Wheel w/ Light Olive Wood
Interior Package Light Olive Wood Trim
Roof Rails Black w/ Protective Strips
Fender Flares
At a touch less than $74k this Pepper has depreciated almost $45k since new, to put it another way this car’s value has declined an amount equal to that of a new Touareg. Putting that aside these cars are intoxicating to drive and return a highway MPG of 19 which makes this a viable grocery getter. Would I pay anywhere near the asking price for this car, absolutely not. However, in a few years these post face lift Peppers are going to be a good used car buy. If you are looking for an SUV and want 500 horsepower under foot there is no substitute.
~Aaron.
‘94 RS America With Very Low Miles
This is one of those weeks where finding rare and low mile German autos is so very easy. Everywhere I look there is an example that would look good in my garage, any garage for that matter. It is weeks like this that almost make up for the times when searching for notable cars is more work than pleasure. In the pleasure category is a 1994 RS America with 15k miles that surfaced this week over on Pelican.
1994 RS America (15,955 miles)
“1994 RS America
15,955 miles (not a misprint)
3 of the 4 available options:
-220: Limited Slip Differential
-573: Air Conditioning
-650: SunroofCompression: 215, 210, 210 ,215, 210, 210
All service up to date with fresh fluids
Only mods are an Armorfend Clear Bra and ROW height H&R Springs (original springs marked & included)
Comes with the original front seats (pictured below)
Original Books, Keys, Compressor, Tools, Jack & Complete Service Records (back to the first oil change).
$79,500 obo.”
This is a very rare car in even rarer condition. Pride of ownership is evident throughout, the freaky cleanliness of the engine compartment speaks volumes about the condition of this car. Is $79.5k a good price for this car? It is not awful, I have seen several RS cars with price points both north and south of this example. I am sure there is someone out there that has been searching for this car in this sort of condition.
Price aside, that buyer would not be me. I have never understood the allure of these cars. In Europe the RS is a mass produced race car, in the states however these cars are more of a appearance group. The stateside RS cars weigh between 50-80 pounds less than a stock 964. A used fixed tail, RS seats, door panels, graphics package, and nice low mile 964 can be had for less than $35k. While these are great looking cars I would not pay twice as much for one.
~Aaron.
1955 Porsche 356 Speedster for Sale
Spotted this neat 1955 356 Speedtser on eBay over the weekend. The seller has owned this car since 1966 and I am sure has all the records and stories that comes with that much history. The car was raced and still has the period correct roll bar and fire bottle to prove it.
“”Wonderful old Speedster out of long term ownership 1966-2009. This speedster was raced back in the day as many were. It still retains it’s 1960’s era roll bar and fire bottle. Original red car with 1500S engine. 356C engine and disc brakes converted a long time back. Very solid with no evidence of major wrecks. All panels match the car, floor pans replaced.original speedster seats and steering wheel, original instruments and nerf bars included. Older red enamel is still presentable. An excellent driver quality speedster.”
These cars are extremely rare, ones with history such as this are unheard of. This is not a show car as the racing bits, non-factory paint job, and 1500s engine suggest. As the seller states this is a driver, a collectible car that is more than just a garage queen. This is a car that is meant to be enjoyed. While the starting bid of $110k is a large sum of money I have seen these cars routinely sell in the $150k to $300k range. It even looks as though the seller will entertain offers below asking. At this price there is enough value to drive and enjoy or restore to stock condition. If I were a betting man, and I am not, I have to think this car sells.
~Aaron.
Uber-Rare Porsche 968 Turbo S & Turbo RS
I received an email regarding a German tuned NSX earlier this week; naturally I checked it out and was directed to a German dealership called Springbok Sportwagen. I have to say this place has some of the most impressive inventory since the Canepa Design dealership that is listing the beautiful 959 that Nate posted last week.
Springbok has some seriously rare German iron: BMW Z1s, CSLs, M635CSis, 911 RSRs, but what caught my eye are the two UBER-rare Porsche brothers: the 968 Turbo S and Turbo RS
How rare you ask? Only fourteen examples of the 968 Turbo S were made and an even fewer four Turbo RS’s ever saw the track.
To reach Turbo S status the 968 was given a huge overhaul: updated suspension, beefy brakes from the 964 Turbo S, 18-inch Speedline Cup Design wheels, NACA hood ducts, chin spoiler and an adjustable wing on the back. The biggest addition is hinted to in model’s name: a water-cooled KKK turbocharger set at 1.0 bar that helps breathe 305bhp and 369 lb-ft of torque at 5400rpm. That’s as much torque as the 5.4 liter 928 GTS!
1993 Porsche 968 Turbo S – 1 of 14!
Created to compete in the German ADAC GT Cup, the RS is based closely off the Turbo S. Porsche shed almost 200 pounds off the Turbo S to bring the RS down to the 2,672 curb weight.
The Turbo RS that is on Springbok’s site is chassis 896062, which was actually the last car built. It was purchased by Erik Hendriksen in 1994 where “he drove it with Justin Bell and contested several rounds of the 1994 BPR GT Championship, most notably finishing the Dijon 4 Hours in sixth overall.”
1993 Porsche 968 Turbo RS – 1 of 4!
Springbok is looking for almost 100K Euro for the Turbo S.
Sadly for the Turbo RS, “verkauft” means sold in German
-Ben
Porsche 968 Turbo RS – Details
Mint Low Mile 1986 930 Found
In the mid 1980’s there was a popular poster featuring a beautiful house with something like a sick car garage. In that garage there was a Lamborghini Countach, a Testarossa, an M6, Corvette, DeLorean, and a black Porsche 930. The headline read “Justification for Higher Education.” Something like this:
My desire to have a huge garage filled with my favorite cars is deeply rooted in this poster, and like this example a black Porsche 930 has a place in my dream garage. This particular car would do the trick, a black 930 in wonderful condition. This example has had both routine and preventative maintenance and has traveled less that 25k miles. Yes please!
1986 Porsche 911 Turbo 930 – Black/Black – Show Car
“Presented for your consideration is an incredible, 100% original, all stock, 1986 Porsche 930 Turbo. Having covered only 24,495 miles from new, this particular 930 is the finest example I have seen, bar none. A California car from new, this iconic 930 was delivered to its original owner at Meister Porsche Audi in Garden Grove. The original delivery price was $58,798 and included the $4000 Chrome Alloy Wheel upgrade. Standard equipment includes a Sunroof, Air-Conditioning, All Leather interior, dual Sports Seats, and Blaupunkt Monterey SQR 23 Radio Cassette.
The first thing that strikes you when you view this particular car is the condition of the coachwork. Ordered in Black, it is nothing short of unbelievable! In fact it is so perfect that when I purchased it, I had to second-guess my own ability to detect any non-factory paintwork, and after measuring every section of every panel on the car with a Paint Gauge, can confirm that it indeed wears its Factory Applied finish. There are absolutely no scratches, or parking-lot dings to be found, and the gloss of the paint is deep, rich, and without any of the swirl marks associated with a buffing wheel.
Opening the door to the interior has a similar effect. Absolute perfection! The interior looks like it is new, and needless to say there are no cracks, split seams, discoloration, or imperfections of any kind. The leather on the Sport Seats is supple, and without blemish. Without doubt the nicest Black Leather Porsche interior I have witnessed, and has obviously been protected from any sun damage by the dark tinted side, and rear windows. Everything works as it should, and the Air-Conditioning blows cold.
Mechanically, this 930 is again perfect. A major service, including valve adjustment, replacement of spark plugs, alternator and air-conditioning belts, oil lines to and from the turbo, and cam oil lines, plus adjustment of the timing and fuel injection was performed at 20,724 miles. Furthermore, at 23,035 miles a new clutch, and replacement of all air-conditioning hoses was performed as part of a routine maintenance schedule. Other than annual oil and filter changes, this 930 is in need of nothing but an appreciative new owner.
Included are all the original Factory Supplied books and manuals, spare keys, aforementioned service receipts, original California “Golden Sun” License Plate, and the original Porsche 911 Turbo Full-Brochure that depicts a Black on Black 930 throughout.
If you have been searching for the ultimate 930 Turbo, look no further. Black on Black, 100% stock, and a California car from new, this opportunity may not present itself again.”
$48k is a great deal of money for any car and if I could own any 930 it would likely not be a 1986. However, as the seller states, this is a rare car in amazing condition. Opportunities like this do not present themselves often so at this price I think this car is priced to sell. While 930 pricing can be all over the board this is a car that will hold value as well as any other Porsche of this vintage. The owner helps their cause by including a well thought out description of the vehicle with some amazing photography. Best of luck with the sale.
~Aaron.
Post for the Daytona 500, 1977 Porsche 911S
As well as being Valentine’s Day it is also the Daytona 500. While I thought about posting that ran in the 1985 24 hours of Daytona, on eBay for $685,000, instead I found this Porsche 911 for sale in Daytona Florida and the kicker is if you watch the video in the auction showing off the car, you can hear the NASCAR boys practicing for the 500 at the track in the background. (How’s that for relevant tie-in?) Listen at the start of this video:
The rust free 111,985 mile car has that funky copper paint, but looks to be in need of a respray. That copper color sometimes strikes me as ok, other times it looks kind of ugly. The car has a 5-speed that the seller states shifts well and an engine in good shape, that leaks a touch of oil.
This one needs a bit of work, but it is very nice to see such an honest seller that lays out all the minor imperfections instead of trying to hide them. The little things that could be fixed don’t appear to be highly urgent so one could enjoy the car while fixing it up. This looks like it would make a great around town and weekend driver just as it sits.
$5,500 no reserve opening bid.
450 photos of the car can be seen here.
~Evan
2001 996 Turbo – RWD, Techart, Roof Rack!
I found this tricked out Turbo on Houston Craigslist a long time ago and it has yet to sell. It’s a 2001 996 Turbo with a ton of modifications. To be honest I wasn’t really interested until I saw the roof rack. Once I was hooked I read the list of upgrades and saw this Turbo also has a RWD conversion.
I had never heard of such a thing so I jumped across a few forums and found that a good chunk of Turbo owners have done this before. Many of the “convertees” recommend going for the full GT2 suspension upgrade to counteract the weight shift (the switch from AWD to RWD removes about 70 pounds).
2001 Porsche 996 Turbo – RWD & Roof Rack!
List of upgrades:
Exterior
TA front bumper with custom LED lights
Custom-made 997 TA sideskirts
TA Type II GTS rear bumper
Intercooler duct splitters
Authentic strosek rear wing
Custom painted Porsche emblem
H&R Street Coilovers
19” 360Forged Mesh8 with Toyo T1R or 19” HRE 895R (Chrome) – both with 99% Toyo T1R but HRE does not have tpms senors in the wheels.Interior
FVD CF steering wheel
Tequipment roll bar
Brockway 1000
Eclipse DD Touchscreen HU
Boston Acoustics and Infinity Component speakers
JL subwoofer and amp
Ecliptech Shift-I tachometer
TPMS Sensor UnitEngine: (All engine work done locally by DriverSource)
K16 Hybrid turbo upgrade (500 RWHP)
EPL Tune
Upgraded 1 Bar WG
New sparkplugs
Cargraphic exhaust
RWD conversion (have parts to convert back to AWD)
The owner is asking $57,500 for this low mileage example (23,000).
Here are my questions:
How do you feel about a RWD 996 Turbo?
Which wheels do you choose? 360Forged or HREs?
P.S. – I don’t think the roof rack comes with the Porsche 
-Ben
Another Low Mile 951 Found in Sacramento
A couple of weeks ago I posted two clean 951’s, a low mile example and another that had several desireable modifications. There was some discussion concering the price of the low mile car being on the high side, $11k I believe. With that in mind I present to you another 951 with 38,000 miles for the low low price of $8,900. Like the previous post this car is Guards Red, with black leather, and thousands of dollars of recent work. All of this for an asking price more than $2k back of the car mentioned above.
Low mile 951 for Sale:
“Price reduced – Car must sell this week. All reasonable offers considered
Car is perfect – all maintance taken care of – needs nothing
1986 944 Turbo. 38,000 original miles. Guards Red with Black leather interior. All original car with very low miles. Car is perfect inside and out. This car has been my second car for the last 3 years however I just don’t have the time for it anymore. 7K invested in the last 4 years repalcing the clutch, timing belt, water pump, oil pan and gasket as well as more. I have documents dating back to the original purchase including the factory brochure and owners manual.”
One thing the econimic downturn has done is flush many wonderful cars onto the market, this is a perfect example. Five years ago a 944 Turbo in this condition would have fetched several thousand dollars above this seller’s asking price. In fact, I don’t think I have ever seen as many low mileage 951’s available as I have the last few months. There is a little voice in my head telling me to grab a ticket, buy this car, and drive this car up I-5 to its new home. What that little voice does not realize is that I would most likely end up living in the 951 for the forseeable future. I have to think at this price this 951 will sell and make a new buyer very happy.
~Aaron.
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