Single family ownership from new
1986 Porsche 911 Type 930 Turbo SE 'Flat Nose' Coupé

• Ultra-rare Porsche 911 variant
• One of only 18 'flat nose' RHD cars built for the UK in 1986
• 12,610 miles recorded
• Recently serviced and ready to go

Combining the turbocharged engine with bodywork in competition style, the 911 Turbo SE 'flat nose' is one of the rarest and most desirable of modern Porches. Much of the Porsche 911's development had resulted from the factory's racing programme, and it was the then Group 4 homologation rules, which required 400 road cars to be built, which spurred the development of 'Project 930': the legendary 911 Turbo. In production from April 1975, the Type 930 Turbo married a KKK turbocharger to the 3.0-litre RSR engine, in road trim a combination that delivered 260bhp for a top speed of 155mph (250km/h). But the Turbo wasn't just about top speed, it was also the best-equipped 911 and amazingly flexible - hence only four speeds in the gearbox - being capable of racing from a standstill to 100mph (62km/h) in 14 seconds.

The Turbo's characteristic flared wheelarches and 'tea tray' rear spoiler had already been seen on the Carrera model while the interior was the most luxurious yet seen in a 911, featuring leather upholstery, air conditioning and electric windows. The Turbo's engine was enlarged to 3.3 litres for 1978, gaining an inter-cooler in the process; power increased to 300bhp and the top speed of what was the fastest-accelerating road car of its day went up to 160mph (257km/h). Originally sold only as a closed coupé, the Turbo became available for the first time in both Targa and cabriolet forms in 1988.

The 911 Turbo's raison d'être - the racing Type 935 - had pioneered what would come to be known as the 'slant' or 'flat' nose, and this new look was soon in demand from 911 customers. Kremer Racing offered a conversion, and this service as later taken up by the factory's own Customer Department to special order (Sunderwunschen) from 1981, becoming an official option only in 1986. The front wings were steel, incorporating cooling vents and pop-up headlamps (early examples had them in the air dam) while the rears had extra cooling intakes. There were different sills and along with the body modifications came an even more luxurious interior.

An ultra-rare variant of an already exclusive model, this right-hand drive Porsche 911 Turbo SE 'flat nose' coupé was purchased by the lady vendor's late husband at the 1986 Epsom Derby Day horse race meeting from the Lancaster Group, which had the car on display. It has been owned by the same family ever since. Displaying a total of 12,610 miles at time of cataloguing, the Porsche has been serviced recently, is ready to go and comes with a V5C document. (It should be noted that the private plate 'UUP 1' is being retained by the vendor).