One to Buy: Non-Sunroof Kiln Red 1983 Porsche 911 SC
Originally conceived as the last iteration of the normally aspirated 911 that Porsche expected to build, the SC went into production during August 1977 (for the 1978 model year) at which point it came with a 180bhp three-litre Flat 6.
However, before long the plan to scrap the 911 had been torn up and a 188bhp SC went into production for the 1980 model year. This was in turn followed by a 204bhp for the 1981 model year which stayed in production until 1983 at which point the long stroke 3.2-litre 911 Carrera was introduced.
The final year of SC production also marked the arrival of a highly anticipated Cabriolet variant to join the long-running Coupe and Targa body styles.
One such late production SC, chassis WPOZZ91ZDS100711, is currently on offer at the Dutton Garage showroom in Richmond, Victoria.
A particularly sought after and very rare non-sunroof Coupe, chassis ‘100711’ is a D-series ‘last-year-of-production’ SC that was configured in the quite possibly unique combination of Kiln Red with Berber upholstery and right-hand drive.
Delivered via Hamilton’s Porsche of South Yarra, this exceptional 911 SC has today covered a little over 128,000km and comes complete with a meticulously documented history from new.
Reprinted below is Dutton Garage’s description:
Price: $189,990 AUD
VIN: WPOZZ91ZDS100711
Odometer: 128,404km
We are pleased to present to the market, this brilliantly preserved, Australian Delivered 1983 Porsche 911 SC. Finished in stunning Kiln Red Metallic over a Berber cloth trimmed interior, this icon of 80’s motoring was the successor to Porsche’s opening act, the 901, further cementing the 911 line in the history books.
This ‘SC’, or ‘Super Carrera’ model was marketed as the luxury offering of the 911 line, being equipped standard with Air Conditioning and Power Windows.
- Powered by a 3.0 Liter Air Cooled Flat 6 engine producing 135KW
- Power going to the rear wheels through a 5 Speed Manual Transaxle
- This 911 displays 128,404km on the odometer
This example has benefited from extremely long single ownership and was tastefully specced with black ‘Fuchs’ wheels. It’s been subsequently appointed with a period-correct Continental stereo, which allows Bluetooth compatibility.
- Porsche planned to discontinue the 911 in the early 80s, but due to the overwhelming success of this G-Series generation, they decided to make it the star of their lineup.
- While often overshadowed by its flamboyant turbo brother, the SC shared the same cast-aluminium engine, just without the aid of turbochargers. The linear power that this provided made it a favourite amongst driving enthusiasts thanks to its predictable and nimble handling characteristics.
- This was further apparent by the standard fitted disc brakes on both axles, as well as front and rear sway bars to complement its MacPherson strut suspension setup.
Since being delivered brand new at Hamilton’s Porsche South Yarra, this 911 has received consistent maintenance by either the dealer or a specialist throughout its life. This history has been meticulously documented in its original logbook.
