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We Are on a Roll: Another DP 935 Hits the Market

by Aaron on December 31, 2010 in DP Motorsports, Porsche with Comments Off

What are the freaking chances?  Last week I posted a ’77 DP 935, a beautiful car that is unbelievably rare.  Lo and behold another has hit the market no more than a week later.  This one is a 1984 Euro 935 with a targa roof.


From the seller -

“YOU ARE BIDDING ON A TRULY UNIQUE AND RARE PORSCHE. UP FOR SALE IS A “REAL” DP MOTORSPORT PORSCHE 935 TARGA.  THIS VEHICLE IS A 1984 EURO MODEL.

THE VIN IS: W09ZZZ235E0Z03003

THESE CARS WERE BUILT BY EKKEHARD ZIMMERMANN WITH KREMER TO LOOK LIKE THE PORSCHE 935 RACE CARS THAT DOMINATED THE RACING CIRCUITS IN THE 80S.  THIS IS A REAL DP WITH A REAL DP VIN TAG.  IT HAS A FULL DP KREMER BODY KIT, DP/ BBS WHEELS, DP SUSPENSION, DP ADJUSTABLE BOOST CONTROL, DP INTERIOR W/ POWER HEATED RECAROS, DP FIVE SPEED TRANSMISSION, AND MUCH MUCH MORE.  THIS CAR HAS HAD OVER $44k SPENT ON IT IN THE LAST YEAR TO MAKE IT ALMOST NEW.  WE HAVE ALL THE PAPERWORK TO DOCUMENT RECENT SERVICE AS WELL AS EPA / DOT WHEN IT CAME INTO THE US. TOO MANY ITEMS HAVE BEEN REBUILT OR REPLACED BUT TO NAME A FEW:

NEW MOTOR ( CYLINDER AND PISTON SET, CAMS, SEALS, CHAINS, BELTS, TURBO, HOSES, POWER COATING, ETC…) NEW RUBBER ( WINDOW AND WIND SHEILD SEALS, REAR GLASS SEAL, BUSHINGS, HOSES, BOOTS, COVERS, ETC..) NEW ELECTRICAL MOTORS (WINDOWS, ANTENNA, MIRRORS, SEATS, ETC…). NEW INTERIOR ( SEATS RECOND, NEW PARCEL SHELF, HVAC REDONE AND AIR AND HEAT WORK WELL. CUSTOM STEREO, NEW TIRES: PIRELLI 345/35ZR15 REAR, 225/50ZR/15 FRONT, NEW PAINT JOB, ALL GASKETS, SEALS, BOLTS, CLAMPS, HOSES, EXHAUST, ETC.. ARE AIRCRAFT QUALITY AND SHOW QUALITY.

THIS CAR IS TRULY AMAZING TO DRIVE.  THE KREMER BODY IS LIGHTER THAN STOCK DUE TO CARBON KEVLAR AND COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION.  THE MOTOR IS DE-TUNED TO ABOUT 360HP.  THE ORIGINAL OWNER HAD IT BOOSTED TO 450HP AT THE WHEELS AND IT KEPT BURNING UP THE PISTONS.  ITS SET UP FOR EVERYDAY DRIVING BUT STILL VERY VERY FAST!  IT SOUNDS LIKE  A RACE CAR.

ONCE AGAIN, EVERYTHING WORKS.  THE ONLY THING NOT WORKING IS THE BOOST KNOB. IT WAS DISCONNECTED.”

The DP cars are not known for being understated but it is amazing how much more over the top this ’84 car looks compared to the ’77 we posted last week.  The racing heritage is more clear in this car which makes me wonder why you would build one with a targa top?  These tops lessen rigidity and add weight in extra support needed to offset them, two things that are not synonymous with racing.

Either way interest in this car is high, it has been bid up to $48k with six days remaining.  The reserve has yet to be met which makes me wonder how much more it will fetch than the $58k asking price of the ’77 car.  This car has over $44k in documented work over the past year which makes me think the reserve could be close to $60k.

I will be watching this auction closely and will report back.

~Aaron.

Stunning 1977 Porsche DP935 For Sale

by Aaron on December 25, 2010 in DP Motorsports, Porsche with Comments Off

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Right about now I am recovering from building my daughter’s motorized Mercedes G-Wagen while hydrating with some of this stuff.  Christmas is really all about the kids isn’t it?

Anyhow…

Take a look at this beauty.  This car is the embodiment of the 80′s with its louvers, wide hips, and gaudy accents.  Like Zubaz pants, MC Hammer, and mullets this car manages the rare trick of being both ugly and a thing of beauty at the same time.


From the seller -

“Very Rare 1977 Porsche DP 935 Turbo, Black exterior with full black leather interior. Only has 32,727 miles. The Porsche DP 935 Turbo’s were very rare and exclusive models in the 70′s and 80′s. They would cost up to three times the cost of a regular 930 turbo. Some of the performance and cosmetic features as on this car were wider front and rear fenders, slant nose front end with pop up headlights, larger wheels and tires, larger rear tail, lightweight front and rear bumpers, brake cooling ducts, racing mirrors, upgraded suspension, higher horsepower turbo engine, front mounted oil cooler, high flow duel outlet stainless sport exhaust, and the list goes on. This car just had a full photo documented engine out service which included some of the following and many “while you are there” items: New clutch assembly (pressure plate, disc, throw out bearing, pilot bearing, helper spring, cable), new front and rear engine main seals, valve adjustment, spark plugs, cap and rotor, plug wires, new starter and ring gear, new cv joints and boots, new K27 Turbo, rebuilt turbo waste gate, new belts, new rear HD Bilstein shocks, updated hydraulic timing chain tensioners, updated finned valve covers, new various hoses and switches that are prone to leaking, new upgraded a/c compressor and drier, new a/c lines front to back of car and more… Some of the options on the car are full leather interior, sport seats, Blaupunkt stereo system, a/c, power windows, and electric sunroof. Since it is a used vehicle it is being sold as is where is no warranty expressed or implied. The car in in excellent condition inside and out. I have owned the vehicle for approx 15 years and have never driven it in rain. Runs and drives great. All the gauges, windows, lights etc work as they should.”

Sure it is garish, to me, it is a thing of beauty.  The engine out service is a nice selling point as well.  As the DP cars go, this one is as nice I have seen in some time.  Now all we need it $59k to bring this little turbo home.  It may be a tough sell in the dead of winter but it is nice to find a DP car this nice out in the wild.

My best to you and yours.

~Aaron.

1984 Porsche 911 Targa DP For Sale in Portland, Oregon

by Dan on January 9, 2010 in DP Motorsports, Porsche with 2 Comments

Here’s your chance to get your hands on a Porsche modified with period correct pieces from DP Motorsports. I spotted this Porsche 911 Targa on Portland, Craigslist ($20500, 85k original miles):

1984 Porsche 911 Targa Carrera DP For Sale

quote from Craigslist ad:

This is a beautiful white 911. Not your regular 911. Besides being a European Model it has all the bells and whistles. Approximently 300hp. Origional BB Rims. New low profile tires.
Race clutch, Dual stainless steele exhaust. Whale tale. 964 cams. Same as the Turbo. 930 body with wider steele fenders. Just put in a New starter and Battery. Car is Garaged
and not driven much. 85,000 origonal miles. Engine had a total rebuild at 62K. Origonally purchase in 1984 for 50k which includes the shipping. The origonal owner wanted the
turbo look but not the turbo during that era because the Turbo’s had allot of engine problems. Ordered the car from Porsche but made Body Modifications at DP Motor Sports in Germany.
before having it shipped to Seattle. Never wrecked and is in excellent condition. Must see and drive to appreciate. Have all the Paperwork on this car to verify. Thanks

This isn’t the first time we’ve posted a DP modified 911, but this one is a bit more attainable at only $20k. And 85k original miles would be good for a regular run-of-the-mill 84 Carrera, let alone a gray market spec car with DP goodies and BB wheels! I like it and the price seems about right too. Hope it finds a good home!

dc

Porsche DP 935 Turbo: Previously Owned by Mario Andretti and Pete Rose

by Dan on September 23, 2008 in DP Motorsports, Porsche with 8 Comments

I’m a product of the 80′s, so sue me if the styling doesn’t fit everyone’s palette. I think this thing is rad! Check out this 1982 Porsche modified by DP Motorsports with 935 slant nose, aero package, and turbo modifications, listed for sale on Pelican Parts For Sale Forum:

quote from seller’s post on Pelican Parts:

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It is based on a 1982, ROW 911 Turbo (930) (Belgium), was originally built for Mario Andretti, and was owned by (baseball/gambling legend) Pete Rose when he and Mario were co-owners in a race team. (Have the original loan papers, etc).

I bought it about 4 years ago in San Diego, where it was sitting for most of the previous 20 years. I’ve put nearly 40 thousand miles on it in 4 years, and done a few track days with it as well.

I ended up replacing all the brakes, bearings, hoses, etc., etc over the last few years. I’ve also put in a light-weight clutch and fly wheel, RUF-vavled Biltein shocks, and stiffer torsion bars.

It’s got just under 80,000 miles on it, but had a COMPLETE, $25,000 engine rebuild at Weissach about 500 miles ago (last month) due to an overboost problem that caused some minor detonation in 3 of the 6 cylinders. it’s still in the break-in period.

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The car is now putting out just under 500 HP at .8 bar.

The list goes on and on… and all work was performed by Weissach Performance here in Vancouver. The car has been meticulously maintained over the past 4 years that I’ve owned it, with no expense spared.

It has 2 Sparco Milano seats in it, but the original Sport Seats (non-powered) and rails come with it.

The original wheel fans come with it. 2 years ago I had the BBS wheels refinished and the wheel fan attachment points properly helicoiled. It also comes with 17×7.5 and 17×9 Cup 1 wheels.

The rear tires are special order (345/35/r15′s), and take about 3 months to be delivered, but I have 2 brand new ones that will come with it.

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In the post the seller has lots more photos including historical photo’s with all kinds of different wheels to suggest whatever look you might want – two sets are included in fact! Check out that shot with the fan style wheels and the size of those rear tires!

This car has a hefty premium over garden variety Porsche 930 turbo’s, but I suspect DP modified cars would typically trade hands in this neighborhood with those in the know. At $55k, what do you think? Leave a comment!

dc

btw – Count me amongst the countless Phillies fans that believe Pete should be in the hall of fame. One thing has nothing to do with the other, Bud!

dc

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