Tony’s Take:
Highest Transactions
| Year | Model | Mileage | Price | Auction House | Date Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Porsche 911 Turbo | – | $390,000 | RM Sotheby’s | Jan 17, 2020 |
| 1979 | Porsche 930 Turbo | 7,444 mi | $370,930 | Bring a Trailer | Sep 27, 2022 |
| 1979 | Porsche 930 Turbo | 64 mi | $360,000 | Mecum | Aug 20, 2016 |
Recent Transactions:
- Porsche 911 Turbo Carrera introduced in 1974, production starting in 1975 and US deliveries in 1976
- Type 930 featured a 3.0-liter flat-six engine with a single KKK turbocharger and K-Jetronic fuel injection
- US-market cars had 245 horsepower, while cars elsewhere had 260 horsepower
- Weighed less than 2,700 pounds and could sprint to 60 mph in just over five seconds and easily top 150 mph
- Turbo name quickly became synonymous with high performance, demanding the talents of an experienced driver
- Luxuriously equipped with standard air-conditioning, full leather, rear wiper, headlamp washers, and stereo
- In 1978, Porsche updated the model with a larger 3.3-liter engine, air-to-air intercooler, revised suspension, and new brakes
- 1979 was the last model year that the Porsche 930 was specified for the American market for some time to come
- Completed in December 1979, the car on offer is finished in Paint to Sample Continental Orange, a rare color
- Car features California equipment, limited slip differential, electric passenger mirror, black roof liner, and electric sliding roof
- Documented by Porsche Classic Technical Certificate, Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, owner’s books, and a collection of invoices from 1993-2021
- Most recent work completed in September 2021 included replacing the sunroof and window seals, rear struts, and front right brake caliper
- Odometer shows just 33,775 miles, indicating limited use over the past 40-plus years
- Final-year example for the original run of the Type 930 Turbo with matching-numbers engine and gearbox
| Make | Porsche |
| Model | 911 Turbo Coupe |
| Year | 1979 |
| VIN | 9309801134 |
| Total Produced | (researching) |
| Number of Owners | (researching) |
| Mileage | 33775 |
| Condition | ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Price When New | n Inflation Calculator |
| Highest Previous Price | $390,000 ( Jan 17, 2020) |
| Auction House | RM Sotheby\s |
| Auction Date | 4 MARCH 2023 |
| My Prediction | (researching) |
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