1979 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe

The Type 930 Turbo was the first road-going Porsche to be fitted with forced induction. The 930 Turbo retained the classic appearance of the 911, but was distinguished by its 'whale tail' spoiler, which aided in keeping the rear tires planted on the pavement at high speeds. It had a top speed of over 155 mph, making it one of the fastest cars of its day. Zero-to-sixty mph was accomplished in just 4.9 seconds.

This particular example is one of just 806 examples exported to the United States in 1979. It left the factory finished in Light Blue Metallic, with a California-specification type 930/63 engine, a limited-slip differential, sports seats, and a sliding sunroof. It was delivered to Dr. Douglas Cardoza of Santa Rosa, California, who would maintain the 911 Turbo for 24 years.

This is a four owner car that, in 2014, scored 243 out of 250 points at the Preservation class at the Porsche Club of America concours at Monterey Bay and took 2nd in Class at the Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on the Avenue. Recently, the current caretaker had the engine and transmission rebuilt and their seals replaced.

The car wears its original blue paint and the odometer shows 11,000 miles which are believed to be original.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2017