3,299cc SOHC Turbocharged 6-Cylinder Engine
Bosch Fuel Injection
282bhp at 5,500rpm
4-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Just one owner since 1995, and less than 21,400 original miles
*Outstanding original and well-preserved condition throughout
*Rare and desirable factory M505 Slant Nose Cabriolet
*Offered with CARFAX report and many factory accessories

THE PORSCHE 930 SLANT NOSE

Group 4 homologation rules, requiring 400 road cars to be built, had spurred the development of "Project 930"—the original 911 Turbo. In October of 1974, Ernst Fuhrmann officially unveiled the first Turbo production model. The Turbo married a KKK turbocharger to a completely reworked 3.0-liter engine, in road trim a combination that delivered 260bhp for a top speed of 153mph. The Turbo's characteristic flared wheel arches and "tea tray" rear spoiler were carried over from the Carrera model, while the interior was the most luxurious yet seen in a 911. The engine was enlarged to 3.3-liters for 1978, gaining an intercooler in the process. Power increased to 300bhp (282bhp for US models) and the top speed of what was the fastest-accelerating road car of its day went up to 160mph.

The 911 Turbo's raison d'être—the racing 935—had pioneered what would come to be known as the "Slant" or "Flat" nose, and this new look was soon in high demand from 911 customers. Early on, Kremer Racing offered a conversion service that was later taken up by the factory's own Customer Department for special order (Sunderwunschen) in 1981. The race inspired slant nose body work would not become an official Porsche option until 1986. The 930s equipped with the rare modified panels were modeled after the 935 race car. The converted front wings were steel, incorporating cooling vents and pop-up headlamps (early examples had them in the air dam). The car's side skirts lead to the rear which had extra cooling intakes ahead of the rear wheels. Along with the body modifications came an even more luxurious full leather interior. The interior was graced with luxuries such as air conditioning and special electrically adjustable and heated Recaro seats. Production of these modified 930s remained quite low due to the very high cost that they carried. By combining a turbocharged engine with open coachwork, modified in competition style, Porsche created what is considered today to be one of the most desirable late model 911s with the Slant Nose Cabriolet.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This exceedingly rare and highly collectible 1987 Porsche 930 3.3 Turbo Slant Nose Cabriolet must be among the finest examples available on the market today. Completed at the Zuffenhausen-based Porsche factory in June of 1987, the new 930 Turbo was handsomely optioned with the $28,422 Slant Nose option and electronic Cabriolet top, among other desirable options. The new Porsche was equipped for the US-market and completed in the elegant and classic silver metallic exterior over a black leather interior; just as it appears today.

Once the new Porsche 930 3.3 Turbo Slant Nose Cabriolet had arrived on US soil, it was sold through Holberts Motors of Warrington, PA in December 1987, yet is recorded as having resided in Kansas with the first owner. The consignor – a prominent East Coast based collector of fine European sports cars – bought the silver Porsche in 1995 from the second owner, a gentleman named Steve Clay in Tennessee.

Having been sparingly driven throughout its life, the 930 Slant Nose Cabriolet had covered just 21,326 miles at the time of cataloging. Notes on the CARFAX report documents the cars low mileage very well, with many service and title notes logged. The car has been continually stored inside a temperature-controlled garage, at least for the past two decades, and remains extremely well cared for and highly original throughout.

This incredibly rare, 930 Turbo Cabriolet Slant Nose is accompanied by factory accessories such as the space saver spare with bag, as well as a copy of the original window sticker and CARFAX report. The original Blaupunkt radio is still in situ in the dash. As one of the rarest models in Porsches history, this very original 1987 Porsche 930 3.3 Turbo Slant Nose Cabriolet is surely a car which will be appreciated for decades to come and offers thrilling performance and iconic looks.