1986: For most it may have been just like any other year, but for Porsche fans it was special because it was in that year that the 911 Turbo returned to our shores after an absence of six years (it was also the first year of 959 sales, but that’s a topic for a separate post). Beginning in 1980, Porsche pulled its flagship 911 from the American market because of emissions regulations and their plan for the 928 to succeed the 911 as the marque’s premiere car. Once it became clear that the 911 would, in fact, remain supreme, the necessary money was allocated to produce a turbocharged engine that would meet our emissions standards and the 930 was back! While it was slightly down on power relative to its European counterpart, it still remained more than capable of wagging its tail. The car we have featured here comes to us from that first year of return: a 1986 Meteor Gray Porsche 911 Turbo, located in New York, with Bordeaux leather interior and 77,675 miles.
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Year: 1986
Model: 911 Turbo
Engine: 3.3 liter turbocharged flat-6
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Mileage: 77,675 mi
Price: Reserve auction
1986 Porsche 911 ( 930 ) Turbo Coupe finished in Meteor Grey Metallic with Bordeaux Full Leather interior. This spectacular and extremely original two owner example has travelled 77k miles since new. Finished in a rare and stunning color combination that suits this incredibly beautiful appreciating classic Porsche. The early Turbos possess an excitement and purity that no other Turbo can replicate. Equipped with full leather interior ( dash shows some shrinkage ), electric sun roof, fully electric front seats, Euro H4 headlamps, rear wiper, original Fuchs alloy wheels, original Blaupunkt stereo, books, tools, jack, spare tire, air pump and more. So many Turbos have been modified or tampered with. Besides a stainless dual tip exhaust which exudes a soulful exhaust note, this car remains as original as the day it left the factory. Serious inquiries only should be directed to Mark Starr @ 914 217-4817.
I’ve said before how much I love these burgundy interiors and in this case, contrasted with the Meteor Gray exterior, it looks really sharp. Neither the interior not exterior color are especially showy, but each stands out in its own way and makes for a car that presents very well. 930 values have been rocketing upwards lately so I suspect bidding on this car, which currently sits at $43,100 with reserve still on, to climb quite a bit more. Less than a year ago that price might have represented a winning bid for a 930 of this mileage and vintage, but now it’s probably only 2/3 of the way there.
-Rob
