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LOT 132
1978 Porsche 930 3.3 Turbo Coupe Chassis no. 308800407 Engine no. 6881169
Sold for US$112,000 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 132
1978 Porsche 930 3.3 Turbo Coupe
1978 Porsche 930 3.3 Turbo Coupe
Chassis no. 308800407
Engine no. 6881169
Chassis no. 308800407
Engine no. 6881169
3,299cc SOHC Turbocharged 6-Cylinder Engine
Bosch Fuel Injection
265bhp at 5,550rpm
4-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*Beautifully kept example of the legendary 930
*Delivered new through George Follmer's Porsche+Audi,
*Retained in California for decades
*Matching numbers example fitted with factory sunroof
*Offered with original owners manuals and tools
THE PORSCHE 930 TURBO
Much of the Porsche 911's development was a direct result of the factory's racing program. Group 4 homologation rules, which required 400 road cars, spurred development of 'Project 930': the legendary 911 Turbo. In production from April 1975, the 930 married a KKK turbocharger to the 3.0-liter Carrera RSR engine, delivering 260bhp for a top speed of 155mph in road trim. But the Turbo wasn't just about top speed, it was also the best-equipped 911 and amazingly flexible. With only four speeds in the gearbox, was capable of sprinting from a standstill to 100mph in 14 seconds.
The Turbo's characteristic flared wheel-arches and 'tea tray' rear spoiler had already been seen on the Carrera, but the interior was the most luxurious yet seen in a 911, featuring leather upholstery, air conditioning and electric windows. For 1978, the Turbo engine was enlarged to 3.3 liters, gaining an intercooler 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. Sadly, US Porsche customers were only able to enjoy it for a couple of years before emissions legislation forced its withdrawal from the North American market. Balancing refinement with raw performance, the Porsche 911 Turbo sold in the thousands, becoming the definitive sports car of its age.
THE CAR OFFERED
As one of the most raw and unbridled cars available on the market in its day, the 930 Turbo has rightfully earned its place as a legend. This fine 930 Turbo Coupe was completed at the Zuffenhausen based Porsche plant in May of 1978, the first production year for the 3.3-Liter 930. It was one of just 461 examples made for the US market that year, and the 407th produced in the sequence.
According to the original owner's manual on file, this Porsche Turbo was finished much as it appears today, built to California state specifications, equipped with an electric sunroof and finished in Grand Prix White. It was delivered through the Porsche+Audi dealership owned by legendary racing driver George Follmer, located in Los Angeles, California. The first owner was S. Sigoloff of Los Angeles, and delivery of the potent new Porsche took place on October 1, 1978.
The second owner is recorded as Randy Michel, also of Los Angeles, who bought it in 1987, with just 3,500 miles noted at the time. By the 2000s the 930 was in Oak View, California, and it is believed that the car remained in the mild California climate until purchased by a Reno, Nevada-based collector. Today the 930 appears very well-kept inside and out. Grand Prix White paint (per the original door jamb sticker) still graces the exterior, which is possibly the factory original applied paint. Panel fit is very good, and compartments and factory decals and ID tags remain in original preserved condition. A chocolate brown interior with matching carpets graces the interior, and just over 100,000 miles are recorded on the odometer at time of cataloging.
The 930 is complete with the original owner's and maintenance manuals in the original pouch, space-saver spare tire with compressor and tool kit. Appealing and well-kept, it is a marvelous example of the potent and equally iconic original Porsche Turbo.
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