This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of one of only 74 right-hand drive, 3-litre 930 Turbos supplied directly to the UK. Offered directly from 43-years single private ownership (just two owners in total) and spectacularly presented in solid Schwartz (700) paintwork with an olive green leather interior and matched green carpets, possibly unique in this colour combination. Whilst in the ownership of our vendor, this rare classic Porsche has been enjoyed regularly and always maintained by the same expert Porsche specialists who know the car rather well.

In 1997, the decision was taken to undertake a full bare-metal body restoration to have the old 911 looking its best once again. Our vendor confirms that in his ownership the Turbo has had no accident damage and during the restoration no evidence of damage was discovered. Two new front wings, new front and rear bumpers were expertly replaced and a nearside Porsche door mirror fitted (for safety) before the original colour was re-applied. The windscreen was replaced with one which has an integrated aerial, so the new offside wing has not been drilled for a conventional aerial. The front fog lights were removed and replaced with Cibie driving lights, which are activated when main beam is selected, giving excellent road illumination. A detailed invoice supports the works carried out over 317 hours which cost £5,388 in total, and this is accompanied by a portfolio of 39 photographs documenting the restoration. At 72,493 miles the speedometer failed and a new unit was fitted, however, the original unit is included in the sale and, when combined, the total mileage recorded is c.103,610. For the last 43 years, the cosseted Turbo has been dry stored in a temperature-controlled garage when not in use and as such remains beautifully preserved since the restoration and ready to offer another 40+ years of enjoyable motoring.

Presented for auction having just had a major engine-out service and detailed mechanical check-over which included removing and refurbishing the turbo, replacing brake pipes, new calipers and the brake master cylinder (£7,000).

Accompanied by a large history file including service invoices dating back to 1979, a wealth of old MOT certificates, its Porsche wallet with manuals, the original tool kit, original jack and spare wheel, original tyre compressor, original first aid kit (unused), original spare bulb kit and original tyre pressure gauge. A copy of Porsche Post  from Summer 1979 is also included with chassis #181 featuring on the cover.

This stunning and significant early 911 Turbo is now available as the owner is simply ready for something a little less on the ‘wild side’. A special opportunity to take ownership of this magnificent piece of Porsche history.