1979 PORSCHE 911 SC - 993 ENGINE & G50 GEARBOX

KEY FACTS

• A striking classic 911, with some unique modifications and a significant powertrain upgrade.
• It is now powered by the 993-era 3.6-litre air-cooled ‘VarioRam’ flat-six, tuned to produce 317bhp by Porsche guru Wayne Schofield, coupled to a G50/21 six-speed manual gearbox.
• The car was owned by an engineer for 25 years, and during his ownership he commissioned a bodywork restoration and thereafter carried out a complete mechanical overhaul and upgrade of the car between 2008 and 2013, and serviced the vehicle thereafter.
• The odometer reading of 63,144 miles is believed to be genuine. The car is exempt from road tax and MOT testing, though it is covered by a fresh MOT certificate until 30 August 2022.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Originally white, this 911 was resprayed in rare Schiefer (Slate) Blue as part of the restoration and upgrade programme.
• As well as the 3.6-litre engine, this 911 SC has also been equipped with a 993-generation lightened and balanced RS flywheel and clutch, and limited-slip-differential.
• The car is equipped with a G50/21 six-speed gearbox with bespoke 993 transmission tunnel
• There are 964-generation four-pot brake callipers with new ‘Turbo’ discs and brake lines, along with a 964 mid-mounted oil tank with two fan-assisted oil coolers either side (see restoration photos).
• It is fitted with uprated adjustable suspension with new bushings all round (car set up by Center Gravity)
• It also features a duck tail rear spoiler from EB Motorsport, a Supersprint stainless steel crossover exhaust with twin silencers and stainless steel fittings, a lightweight lithium battery, Kunifer ‘Hardline/Codan’ upgraded fuel lines,
•  Fully variable electronically adjustable power steering (level of assistance can be set anywhere between 0-100%) with a reconditioned steering rack and new ball joints.
• The wheels are genuine Fuchs 930 Turbo items (16 x 7 & 16 x 9) with Lokari wheel arch liners.
• Inside, it features a half-leather marble grey interior, new Southbound Trimmers fitted carpets and a leather Momo Prototipo steering wheel, while the original Motronic ECU is now mounted under the passenger seat.
• Equipment includes electrically adjustable front seats, electronically adjustable mirrors, central locking, a ‘Classic Retrofit’ front fuse box using modern spade type fuses and relays, a Kenwood stereo with upgraded speakers, and a CAT 1 alarm and an immobiliser.
• Two folders of invoices will be included, along with 17 MOT certificates dating back to 1994 and around 500 images of the build process.
• The restoration and conversion of the car was extensively catalogued by the previous owner on a Porsche forum (Impact Bumpers) between 2010 and 2015 and any prospective purchaser may find a review of this thread beneficial.

CONDITION

• The car has two very small dents, where the vendor notes that the bonnet has been lifted too high, causing the rear edge to make contact with the scuttle at the base of the windscreen.
• Its Slate Blue paintwork is in excellent condition, with just a few light bubbles on top of the front bumper, along with some minor blemishes on the front end and wing mirror caps.
• A few small scratches can be seen on the black plastic body trims.
• Inside, its re-trimmed grey leather upholstery is in very good shape, with just light creases on the bolsters.
• The electric windows are slightly slow to open and close, but there are no other known electrical foibles.
• The most recent MOT test was on 31 August 2021 at 63,114 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was in December 2018 at 60,561 miles, where technicians at Jaz Porsche in St Albans removed the engine and gearbox to resolve a 5th gear synchro issue, also changing both oils.
• Prior to this, services were performed by the car’s previous engineer owner.

SUMMARY

This Porsche 911 SC is a unique example of the breed, powered by a tuned 993-era ‘VarioRam’ flat-six coupled to a G50/21 six-speed gearbox, also featuring various 964-generation upgrades. A fresh take on an iconic classic, this 911 would make a head-turning weekend toy for any Porsche fan.

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