1983 | Porsche 911 SC 3.0

Routinely rated as one of the greatest sportscars of all time, Porsche's 911 has been the benchmark for more than five decades and interest in early examples has never been stronger. Although the current 991 series is a far cry from that first 911 of 1964, the basic elements - flat-six 'boxer' motor mounted behind the rear wheels, sharp steering and excellent handling in a relatively practical (and utterly reliable) package - have never changed. Constant development kept the 911 ahead of its rivals and by the early 1980s, when the example offered here was built, the air-cooled flat six had grown from the original two litres capacity to three litres, the wheelbase increased for better weight distribution and handling and Bosch fuel injection made the engine both more reliable and tractable. All 911s built between 1978 and 1983 were badged as SCs (with S standing for Super and C for Carrera), featuring a Thyssen zinc-coated galvanised bodyshell, updated bodywork with colour-coded headlamp bezels and anodised black door handles and window frames and a host of mechanical improvements. In 1983 Porsche finally unveiled an open-topped version of the 911, known as the Cabriolet, the first fully open sportscar to emerge from Stuttgart since the days of the 356.

This example is presented in the wonderful colour combination of Grand Prix White over a black leather interior and looks fantastic! Offered in left hand drive guise, this 911 SC Cabriolet comes directly from a private collection. The history file that accompanies the car includes various old MoT records, sundry bills and invoices, the current V5 registration document, and an MoT test certificate valid until 4th February 2026 showing no advisories. The Porsche 911 SC Cabriolet is a lovely model offering open top motoring and huge amounts of fun! Consigned by Daniel Godin

Lot details
Year: 1983
Make: Porsche
Model: 911 SC Cabriolet (3.0 litre)
Registration: GFR 956Y
Chassis No: WP0EA0913DS160866
Engine No: 64D1801
Odometer: 99,600


* From a private collection

* Left hand drive example

* Offered in Grand Prix White coachwork