1977 | Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0

The Carrera 3.0 has a very special place in the history of the Porsche 911, as it brought together elements from two of Porsche’s most legendary cars : the 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS and the 1975 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.0. It was only produced for two years from 1975 until 1976, and just 3867 cars were built. The Carrera 3.0 engine was essentially the 911 Turbo’s 2994 cc engine minus the turbocharger. Built before the ’911 SC’ it has everything the SC has, and more. It’s a different drive with more power (200 bhp) and it was 10% lighter too. It has the 6 bolt flywheel and a crank from the legendary 73 Carrera RS. The 3.0 carrera would go on to be the basis for all later developed 911’s up to 1989 including the 911SC and 3.2 Carrera. Performance numbers for the Carrera 3.0 are astonishingly similar to those of the famed Carrera RS of the early seventies and it’s the last time Porsche would use the Carrera name until 1985.

This car was delivered new in Germany but ordered by an American citizen. He was disappointed that the Carrera 3.0 was not homologated for the American market and therefore not available, so he decided to order one in Germany and import it into America with a single vehicle approval. By making a number of minor adjustments (including changing the odometer from kph to miles), he managed to get it registered with a US title.. In 2006, the Porsche was imported into Belgium with an odometer reading of 102,996 miles. Since then, the car has been very well maintained and also used as a proper driver's car (and yes this is big fun !).

What makes this Carrera 3.0 so special, apart from its rarity, is the fact that it still has its original paintwork and interior. It is also finished in a rare colour (Sepia Braun) with a typical 1970s interior in tan. Technically, the 911 is in top condition and the paintwork does - of course - show some signs of wear, but it would be a shame to repaint the original paintwork as they are only original once....

The Carrera 3.0 is a very rare Porsche, and the spiritual successor of the iconic 2.7 Carrera RS. Finding such a Porsche in this original condition is exceptional and for that reason a sound investment and a great opportunity to obtain one of the best seventies 911's ever made. Strictly for the connoisseur.