LOT 146 ¤

1981 Porsche 911 SC VIN. WP0AA0919BS121047 Engine no. 6412035

Sold for US$39,200 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

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Lot 146^¤

1981 Porsche 911SC Coupe

The Greenwich Auction|5 June 2022, 10:00 EDT|Greenwich, W. R. Berkley Corporate Headquarters

1981 Porsche 911 SC
VIN. WP0AA0919BS121047
Engine no. 6412035

2,994cc SOHC Flat 6-Cylinder Engine
Bosch Fuel Injection
180bhp at 5,500rpm
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Lovely Palisander Metallic over Beige color scheme
*A Long Island car from 1981-2007
*Great way to get into air-cooled Porsches or add to your collection
*A lovely 'Young-timer' collector car for open-top weekend drives

THE PORSCHE 911

A 'modern classic' if ever there was one, Porsche's long-running 911 arrived in 1964, replacing the 356. Two years after the original Coupe's introduction, the convertible 911 - the 'Targa', named in honor of Porsche's numerous victories in the Sicilian classic - arrived in 1966. Expected US safety legislation had prompted an ingenious approach to the soft-top 911, the Targa sporting a hefty roll-over bar to protect the occupants in the event of an inversion, together with removable roof and rear hood sections which were stowable in the boot. The ever-popular Targa would continue well into the 1990s, sharing countless mechanical and styling developments with its closed cousin along the way.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This US-market 911SC 3.0 Coupe was completed at the Porsche factory in April of of 1981. The Porsche was finished much as it appears today, in a lovely Palisander Metallic (rosewood metallic) exterior, over a beige interior.

It is reported that this inside-out latte of a Porsche was in single family ownership for the first quarter of a century. During its second owner's tenure, it is understood that the car was extensively serviced cosmetically and mechanically, including a full repaint in the original color, a full service tune-up, and more (it should be noted that receipts and records for the work completed do not accompany the car). At some point, the speedometer was replaced, so while it currently shows 30,473 miles it is believed that the actual mileage is closer to 75,000.

Acquired by the current owner in August of 2007, a mere 100 miles have been added to the ticker since acquiring the car a decade and a half ago. Given the lack of recent use, some degree of pre-active use fettling is recommended.

Ideal for Sunday drives or participation in the many Cars and Coffee events around the country – or the Ramshorn Rally specifically designed for air-cooled Porsches – this classic Porsche Targa deserves serious consideration.

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