1983 Porsche 911SC Cabriolet

We’re experiencing some uncommon December warmth here in the Mid-Atlantic (and hopefully elsewhere as well) so why not reinvigorate our senses with a Cabriolet. Here we have a Slate Blue Metallic 1983 Porsche 911SC Cabriolet, located in California, with 116,526 miles on it. 1983 was the first year a true convertible was offered for the 911, a point that is somewhat surprising given Porsche’s penchant for producing sports cars featuring some form of open-top motoring. While the Soft-window Targa provided a nearly identical airiness it’s very limited production run – only produced from 1967 to 1969 – tends to set them apart from the rest of the 911s leaving us with only the standard Targa, with which we are very familiar. Granted, for a sports cars the lack of a Cabriolet isn’t necessarily a significant negative, but beginning with the 356 Porsche had demonstrated an ability to craft quality sports cars that were excellent performers even without a roof. Perhaps they felt the 911 was a different animal; perhaps they were concerned about increasingly stringent safety requirements – these had lead to their production of the Soft-window Targa in the first place. Whatever the reason the 911 was around nearly twenty years before a Cabriolet was produced and since that time they’ve always been with us.

CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1983 Porsche 911SC Cabriolet on eBay

Year: 1983
Model: 911SC Cabriolet
Engine: 3.0 liter flat-6
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 116,526 mi
Price: Reserve Auction ($38,000 Buy It Now)

I am selling this Porsche for my good friend Al. The car is located in the high desert area of southern California. Al is thinning his fleet of beautiful cars and trucks.

Vin# WP0EA)91XDS171735, Condition: Used, Make: Porsche, Model: 911 SC, Mileage: 116,526, Sub Model: 911 SC Cabriolet, Exterior Color: Slate Blue Metallic (661), Interior: Blue, No. of Cylinders: 6, Transmission: 5 Speed Manual, Body Type: Cabriolet, Engine Description: 3.0 L S0HC Normally aspirated flat 6 cylinder, Drive Type: RWD

Up for sale is my (Al) beautiful slate blue metallic 911 SC Cabriolet which I have owned for 15 years. It is a matching numbers engine / transmission car in rare slate blue metallic (only offered in 83 and 84), with a blue leather interior. I have meticulously maintained and serviced this car including performing all of the recommended upgrades to the engine. The car has received one respray and a new top and boot. The car still retains its original spare tire, jack, tool roll, owner & service manuals, and jacket, as well as the original trunk carpet and factory A/C. Factory chrome Fuchs (7’s and 8’s) that were chromed and painted with Porsche badge centers. This car runs and drives flawlessly, and is such a joy to drive. The car has always been garaged and only driven on nice sunny days (I never put the top up so it is still as new). Please contact me with any questions. Inspections are encouraged. Additional photos and details are available upon request.

Please email us through ebay for Al’s telephone number. You can call us during normal business hours of 8:00 AM through 4:30 PM Monday through Friday at 949 492-8702 Pacific Time zone.

This vehicle is 32 years old and therefore is sold AS-IS Where-IS and it is the responsibility of the new owner to follow through with the purchase and arrange for transportation. We require a $500.00 non refundable deposit within 24 hours after the auction ends to let us know you are serious about the porsche. All funds must clear our bank before the vehicle will be released…..no exceptions. Cash in person or Certified cashiers check only.

Sorry no trades accepted. You can contact the seller Al DIRECTLY at 1 760 953-4501. He lives in the Pacific time zone….so calls only between 7:30 Am and 6:00 PM PACIFIC STANDARD TIME

PLEASE ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING.

The 911SC Cabriolet is notable for one other reason: it was only produced in 1983. While the 3.2 Carrera, introduced in 1984, doesn’t show enough substantial differences from the 911SC for buyers to really place a premium on the 911SC Cabriolet, owners can still bask in the knowledge of having a model that is both the first and the last. That’s kind of neat. Of perhaps greater significance, values for the 3.2 Carrera have appeared to rise more quickly than those of the 911SC, which makes the 911SC Cabriolet the value choice for those in search of quality examples of open-top 911s. And, heck, some people just prefer the 911SC. This particular example looks in pretty nice shape. The color is a very attractive one, especially on a Cabriolet, and it looks to have been shown a good bit of care during its life. Bidding sits at only $23,100 right now – a good ways from its $38K BIN price – so this one may be flying under the radar a bit. I suspect we’re looking at a middle ground here: bidding is definitely too low, but $38K seems like too much given its mileage and condition. If that middle ground can be found, I think someone will walk away with a very nice 911 and one that they can feel they’re very unlikely to see too many more of while on the road.

-Rob