One to Buy: Non-sunroof Black on Yellow 1976 Porsche 911 3.0 Turbo (930)
To the surprise of the bean counters at Porsche, the original 911-based homologation special, the 1973 model year 2.7-litre Carrera RS, went on to become e a massive commercial hit. Originally, company management thought they would struggle to sell the 500 units required for Group 4 homologation but more than three times this figure were ultimately produced within a single year.
As a consequence of its brief production run, many customers were left disappointed that they couldn’t get their hands on a new 911 2.7 Carrera RS. However, when it came to that car’s effective replacement, Porsche elected to make the new machine, dubbed 930, a permanent fixture in the model line up.
Perhaps the 930’s most significant new feature was its forced induction Flat 6 engine which in racing trim proved almost infinitely tuneable. It enabled the 934 and 935 that were homologated into Group 4 and 5 to dominate their respective classes well into the 1980s.
The first generation 930, better known as the 911 Turbo, was produced for the 1975, ‘76 and ‘77 model years. It came with a 3-litre version of Porsche’s legendary Flat 6 engine while, from 1978, an enlarged 3.3-litre unit was brought in.
An exceptional example of one of these early cars, a 1976 model year 930, is currently on offer at the Early 911S showroom in Wuppertal, Germany, and is perhaps as close to a brand new 930 as one could hope to find.
Chassis 9306700088 is an Italian market non-sunroof matching numbers machine configured in the stunning colour scheme of Black with Yellow upholstery and several desirable options to include a limited-slip differential, Sports seats and a Gold Turbo-branded decal kit.
Having been the subject of a complete Early 911S restoration, it is offered with a two-year warranty.
Reprinted below is the Early 911S description:
TECHNICAL DATA
Project number: 497
Mileage: 500 km
Color: Black
Color code: A1
Interior Color: Yellow
Condition: Restored
Steering Wheel: LHD
CAR DESCRIPTION
This accident-free Porsche 930 3.0 Turbo Coupe with first delivery in Rome has been completely restored in our workshop. This very unique Turbo impresses with its originality and uniqueness. The engine and transmission correspond to the delivery condition from Porsche. Black uni 700 on the outside and the interior in yellow leather with black carpets with Recaro sports seats and no sunroof.
The engine as well as the gearbox have been completely revised using many new parts according to the original specification and have the same numbers as the delivery units.
The oil cooling system including the oil tank are new.
All other add-on parts of the vehicle such as chassis, brake system, electrics, gasoline system, rims and interior are new or have been revised to new condition.
The vehicle has the standard of a new vehicle.
The vehicle is handed over with the current TÜV / AU and a Classic Data report of grade 1.
VIN: 9306700088
Vehicle type: 3.0 Turbo Coupe
Country of delivery: Italy C07
Engine type / no: 930/50
Gearbox type / no .: 930/32
The vehicle has the following individual equipment:
M 220 limited slip differential
M 409 Recaro sport seats
