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Chassis No. WP0JB0930HS051333

The 911 Turbo not only defined the Porsche brand and its performance aspirations during the late 1970s and into the 1980s but also further cemented the German marque's reputation in the United States. Its sporting potential aside, the 911 Turbo had a tremendous cultural impact on the “young urban professional” set and came to define a generation of automotive enthusiasts. Interestingly, however, although the Type 930 was one of the fastest production cars in the world upon its introduction, emissions-regulations couldn't save it from being unavailable in the US-market at the end of 1979. But by 1986 the 911 Turbo had returned Stateside with a bang and remained in production for three more years before the advent of the 964 generation.

This particular 911 Turbo benefits from a particularly enticing specification. Finished in Guards Red over black upholstery, it was outfitted from new with the following option codes — steering wheel with elevated hub (018), left seat heating (139), Cassette-radio Blaupunkt Reno (158), locking differential 40% (220), right seat heating (340), left and right sports seats with electrical height adjustment (383, 387), alarm (533), and electric sliding sunroof (650). Documentation on file reveals a particularly fascinating history and a track record of very limited mileage and careful preservation the likes of which few Turbos of its era were afforded. In fact, the CARFAX report indicates the car was first delivered in 1988 to its first owner in Huntington Station, New York and, while an ownership change is recorded in 2003, the service paperwork from the late 1990s through the 2000s, continually and consistently refers to service work at Sportique Porsche of Huntington Station and ownership in nearby Lloyd Harbor, New York. As such, it's quite likely this car has resided in the same general area of Long Island its entire life and, in fact, it's understood to have resided with the same family from new, undergoing an ownership change from father to son. Quite extraordinarily, today the car only shows 3,754 miles on its odometer and remains exceptionally original, consistent with its low mileage. The most recent service work on file was once again conducted at Sportique Porsche in 2022, comprising in excess of $6,000. A recent paint meter sheet is on file and available for review as well. Furthermore, it is accompanied at auction by its toolkit, air pump, spare, and front license plate bracket.

A 930 Turbo in Guards Red is arguably a “must have” addition to any collection of quintessential, legendary youngtimers. Few examples, however, have been driven so sparingly over the past 35 years and this particular car, in its terrific highly original condition, certainly warrants close attention from enthusiasts.