Tony’s Take: 👍👍👍 In 1987, Rocky Franchetti and five of my classmates debated which car was cooler: the Porsche 911 Slantnose or the Lamborghini Countach. Two low production exotics, close in price, both seen cruising South Beach. No doubt it my mind. Lambo! Flash forward to the might-not-be-roaring-for-long-’20’s and Countach prices have hit the roof ($1m). The Slantnose Porker’s price? It’s “only” doubled in the intervening 35 years; when adjusted for inflation, they haven’t even maintained the original sticker. Porsche built just 42 Slantnose Cabriolets in 1987. I calculate they’re significantly undervalued at $200k+. [Note: 1987 911’s are four-speed manuals. ’89 five-speeds are more highly prized.] A 25k mile Porsche 911 Slantnose should bring a third more than that, but most likely wont. Downside: Aftermarket wheels.
| Make | Porsche |
| Model | 911 Slantnose |
| Year | 1987 |
| Total Produced | 42 Cabs in 1987 229 Cabs from 87 to 89 |
| Number of Owners | NA |
| Mileage | 44k |
| Condition | ★ ★ ★ |
| Price When New | $110k Inflation Calculator |
| Highest Previous Price | $238k (07/11/2022) |
| Auction House | Bring A Trailer |
| Auction Date | 07/21/2022 |
| My Prediction | $190k – $205k |
| Hammered At | $180k |
The slantnose was always one of my favorites. Almost bought one back in the day. What a mistake that was not pulling the trigger. Look forward to seeing what this goes for.
I know that felling. I have a feeling, soon a low mile 5 speed 1989 Cabriolet could do 1/3 more next time up. ($600ish)
I really like the slatnose. If i were to get one it would be a coupe but im curious to see what this goes for!
I’m all about coupes myself, but remember those red cabriolet posters in the late 80’s? Flashing back!
This should be a good test of the market. I almost bought one before I bought my Countach. I LOVE these cars. Specifically, I love the Balki scene in True Romance. This is one of those auctions that you never know where they will land on BaT. It only takes two guys that really want this car. My first thought was that your prediction was a little light, but it represented the overall softness in the market, the aftermarket wheels, and the fact that Black was not a very desirable color on these cars. On closer inspection, I think that you are dead on, and we may even have a RNM at a lower amount. While this car is super desirable and rare, I think that the mods are going to kill it. Typically, collectors want cars without mods. Guys that want modded cars don’t spend $200k on a 35 year old car. Those few collectors that do prefer to do the mods themselves. I think that overall the mods, black color, and miles (44k isn’t high, especially for a Porsche, but also isn’t collector grade low) are going to limit the number of buyers lining up to buy this car. I’m calling a RNM at the low end of your predicitions.
On closer inspection, the car is in Canada, which will add to the cost and complexity of the transaction, and there is a question about matching numbers. The question hasn’t been answered yet, but the longer that it lingers out there the worse the outcome of the auction will be. Hopefully that gets answered sooner rather than later. Combing through the comments, there is also a question about the front bumper being aftermarket. After taking it all into consideration, I think that this auction is really going to struggle to meet the low end predictions. It is BaT, so you never know…..
I really think these cars are next to spike another 30% (Low mile 87-89).
Agreed!!!!!!
Tony, great insight and thorough assessment. I’ll be watching the auction for accuracy, but I think you’re close!
Thank you for your comment.
Does anyone else feel that this particular example of the Slantnose Porsche could sell for $220–$225,000.00/usd?
That was my first thought, then I saw that it was in Canada.
Thanks for your comment, Sean.
The 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S 3.6 Flachbau (Flat-nose) is more my speed. 380hp and only 76 made worldwide (Japanese, Europe, U.S.). A million dollar car. So there is that.
That was my first thought, then I saw that it was in Canada.
Thanks for your comment, Sean.
I forgot all about them!
No better love then feeling like your in a movie, as you twist the key and the soul of the car comes to life, as you adjust your sunglasses grab for another gear and jam down I95 with blistering speed with the Pedigree of a race car. No better feeling with the wind whipping through your hair, your on a Journey and no one can tell you different, as you pull up to your favorite spot for cocktail hour with your friends and know your the guy for choosing the right ride that night….
Only the passion of the slant nose can give you that appearance as a crowd forms from your arrival.
Make no mistakes, this is how legends are born. This was my experience driving one.
💪🏽
I think Slantnoses are certainly undervalued. And, IMO, I prefer a 4-speed in a 930 so the ‘89s don’t interest me. Not an auction fan but this car should bring a nice number.
I think Slantnoses are certainly undervalued. And, I prefer a 4-speed in a 930 so the ‘89s don’t interest me—aside from the production based collectability. Not an auction fan but this car should bring a nice number.
I might have a new favorite car! Me Want!