1980 PORSCHE 911 SC

KEY FACTS

• A very good example of the 1980s sports car, with a smart Guards Red colour scheme and presented in impressive order throughout.
• It is powered by a numbers-matching 3.0-litre air-cooled flat-six, which drives the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.
• An original UK-market car, this 911 was acquired by the vendor one year ago, having been kept in storage for the previous ten years under the ownership of a Porsche Club GB member.
• It has since been comprehensively restored, and has covered only 100 miles since.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 911 ‘Super Carrera’ is finished in the ever-popular hue of Guards Red over a black vinyl and cloth-trimmed interior.
• It is equipped with the rare factory option Recaro front seats, which are typically found in the 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI.
• It rides on the correct set of 16-inch Fuchs alloy wheels, which have previously been refurbished.
• Modifications include a Dansk exhaust system and heat exchangers, as well as a set of Bilstein shock absorbers.
• A more modern Sony radio/CD player has also been installed in the cabin.
• Its original owner’s manuals, stamped service book, toolkit and space saver wheel will be included, along with various history documents and a digital photographic record of the car’s restoration.
• There are invoices for around £25,000 on file, but the vendor states that the total cost to restore the car came to around £62,000.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• Its Guards Red paintwork has been recently resprayed, and is now in excellent condition, with no significant marks or blemishes.
• Inside, the black upholstery has been restored, and the carpets have been cleaned.
• In line with the car’s age, there are a few minor surface marks on the driver’s outer bolster and on the face of the steering wheel.
• The heater controls work intermittently, but otherwise there are no known electrical or mechanical issues.
• The most recent MOT test was conducted on 18 June 2021 at 115,933 miles, which resulted in a clean pass with no advisories or noted defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• During the car’s restoration, the body was completely stripped and soda blasted.
• Any rust was then cut out and fresh metal was welded in, before the shell was treated to a full coat of acid-etch primer, followed by a top coat, and a final layer of Guards Red paintwork.
• The body trims and badges were also replaced with new items, along with the door and window rubbers.
• The engine has been rebuilt and enclosed with new tinware, and is now covered by a 12-month warranty. The gearbox has been stripped and reassembled, while a new clutch has been fitted. 
• The original callipers have also been rebuilt and detailed, and the brake pads and discs have been replaced.

Dates and mileage:

• 24/03/1980 - 707 miles - Glen Henderson (Stuttgart) Ltd
• 24/02/1981 - 9,524 miles - Glen Henderson (Stuttgart) Ltd
• 14/06/1982 - 24,038 miles - Glen Henderson (Stuttgart) Ltd
• 30/03/1983 - 36,700 miles - Madaya Garage
• 14/06/1964 - 48,387 miles - Madaya Garage
• 10/10/1985 - 61,582 miles - MCP Ltd
• 20/04/1986 - 72,157 miles - MCP Ltd (Brake fluid)
• 12/10/1987 - 82,371 miles - Bob Watson
• 15/03/1988 - (Top end overhaul)
• 19/08/1988 - (Gearbox rebuild)
• 07/11/1988 - (Alternator)
• 08/08/1989 - 89,030 miles - Bob Watson
• 18/12/1989 - 92,818 miles - Bob Watson
• 29/04/1991 - 94,961 miles - Bob Watson
• 25/02/1992 - 100,094 miles - (Injection system overhaul)
• 06/08/1992 - 103,141 miles - Berkeley Prowse
• 19/01/1994 - 104,816 miles - A.S.A
• 2000/2001 - (Cam cover gaskets, oil hoses, oil pipes, clutch, Kunifer brake lines, tinwork, Hammerite coatings)
• 2020/2021 - 115,833 miles (Anti-rust, engine rebuild, tinwork, gearbox rebuild, clutch, calliper rebuild, brake discs, brake pads, body trims)

SUMMARY

This Porsche 911 SC is a freshly restored example of the sought-after 1980s sports car, with a resprayed Guards Red finish and a few subtle performance modifications. Now presented in fantastic condition, it is ready for immediate use, and will make an entertaining weekend toy for its next owner.

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