Vehicle Details
- Year: 1989
- Make: Porsche
- Model: 911 Turbo Cabriolet
- VIN: WP0EB0930KS070246
- Mileage Shown: 72,263
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Guards Red
- Seller Type: Dealer
- Location: Bridgeport, CT 06605
- Dealer Fees: None
- Lot #: V-0037385
The Porsche 930 Turbo entered its final model year in 1989 and became available with an improved 5-speed G50 manual transmission. This example is one of only 600 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolets produced for the U.S. in 1989 and comes finished in Guards Red over a Cashmere Beige leather interior. It was delivered new in California and came factory-equipped with a limited-slip differential, a short-shift gear lever, a heated driver's seat, velour luggage compartment lining, and a Special Wishes center console. The car spent its entire life in California and is supported by a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity showing a numbers matching engine and transmission. Benefitting from a major recent service including a new clutch, brakes, and engine seals, this highly collectible 1989 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet is now being offered for auction out of Connecticut with approximately 72k miles on the odometer.
This 930 features Turbo-specific bodywork including wide fenders, a front chin spoiler, and a Tea Tray rear spoiler. It comes finished in Guards Red with a black convertible top and has been fitted with Slant Nose-style boxed rocker panels. Other equipment includes a black tonneau cover, rear fender stone guards, a front valence with integrated fog lights, a periscope-style third brake light, a double-tipped exhaust outlet, and 16” Fuchs forged alloy wheels with polished outer lips and colored Porsche crest center caps. New Pirelli P Zero tires were mounted in 2021, the hood was previously refinished, and the seller describes the exterior to be in very good overall condition while showing a few minor imperfections. Detailed images are provided in the gallery along with a clean CARFAX report.
The cabin is appointed with Cashmere Beige leather upholstery complemented by matching carpets and a black leather dashboard. Equipment includes a leather-wrapped four-spoke steering wheel on an elevated hub, a Sonderwunsch (Special Wishes) center console with CD storage, air conditioning, power seats, a heated driver’s seat, an upgraded Nakamichi stereo, and velour carpet luggage compartment lining. All gauges and accessories are said to be fully functional, and the interior is described to be in excellent condition.
A turbocharged and intercooled 3.3-liter flat-six engine delivers up to 282 HP and 289 lb.-ft of torque to the rear wheels through a 5-speed G50 manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. The seller notes an engine rebuild was completed in the early 2000s and service was completed at 70k miles including a new clutch, engine seals, belts, brakes, and fluids. Corresponding service records are said to accompany the sale.
This sale will include extensive documentation, a toolkit, a spare tire, a car cover, and a clean title.
The seller would like you to know: “The car on offer here is this gorgeous 1989 Porsche 930 Turbo Cabriolet. 1 of only 600 Cabriolets built in 1989, this is a very rare car! Finished in its original Guards Red paint (the hood has been repainted to repair chips) this car spent its entire life in California. Delivered new in March of 1989 the car has been meticulously maintained its entire life.The condition is extremely clean both cosmetically and mechanically. The body lines are factory straight with no dings or dents of any kind. This Porsche came with the rare factory option package called the “Special Wishes” (SONDERWUNSCH). It included boxed rockers, which give the car an aggressive high-performance look and stance. Additionally, the package also features a special center console with a 6-disc CD holder and top-stitched leather around the shifter. The car's original paint is excellent, with deep shine and luster and has a wet mirror-like finish. The Factory Turbo Fuchs are in great shape with no curbing, they are shod with Pirelli tires purchased new in 2021 and have less than 2000 miles on them. The black convertible top is likewise in excellent condition; the rear plastic window is clear. The power top functions as it should. The tan seats are in near-new condition, the leather is soft and pliable; the dash is excellent. The air conditioning works well and was recently serviced. The Radio has a period Nakamichi head unit. All the gauges in the dash work as they should, the driver seat came factory-optioned with heaters. Inside the frunk the condition is extraordinary. Everything is super clean and mint, the factory paint code sticker is present as well as the option code sticker. The carpet is even ordered as an option with velour carpet.
Option codes are as follows:
- C03 California Version
- 018 Sport leather steering wheel w/ elevated hub
- 139 Driver heated seat
- 158 Blaupunkt radio
- 220 Limited slip differential
- 243 Shortened gear lever
- 494 Additional Amp
- 975 Luggage compartment velour carpet
The engine and transmission are original, as verified by the Porsche COA (certificate of authenticity). The car runs beautifully, the engine starts easily, revs all the way to redline with no hesitation, and has great power and torque. The transmission shifts well and has no issues. The car had a comprehensive engine out service done at 70k Miles. A long list of maintenance and service was performed including, but not limited to the following:
- New Clutch
- New front and rear brakes
- Spark plugs
- All belts,
- All fluids
- Engine sealed
- New tires (2021)
As can be seen, no expense has been spared on the service and maintenance of this car. It is in wonderful condition both cosmetically and mechanically. The bottom of the car is clean as well, the floors are near perfect. The car comes with a clean CARFAX, comprehensive service records, all books and manuals, new leather mirror covers, a tonneau cover, and a wind deflector. Buy with confidence, as this 1989 930 Turbo Cab needs nothing except an enthusiastic new owner/collector.”
Auction Results
- Highest Bid: $89,550
- Auction End: Dec 18, 2023 07:55:38PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 16
Comments (27)
Bid in the amount of $89,550
It will be approx. $2500 enclosed trailer and approx. $2000 opened. I prefer enclosed, especially in the winter. the car is beautifully detailed when it goes on the trailer, thanks for the question. Steve
Bid in the amount of $89,300
Bid in the amount of $80,180
Bid in the amount of $79,930
Bid in the amount of $75,250
Bid in the amount of $75,000
@seller what do you estimate the shipping cost would be to southern California both open and enclosed containers
Bid in the amount of $70,000
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Bid in the amount of $55,000
Thanks so much for the bids and comments. And the direct contacts too.
A few thoughts as we head towards the close:
* I will be here monitoring for the rest of the auction. So please feel free to ask questions and share the experience too.
* Additionally, I would be happy to assist with your logistics including shipping.
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I will be here for any questions. Good luck!
Bid in the amount of $50,000
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Bid in the amount of $30,000
@JohnBlackyoldtimer thank you for your interest. I didnt know the old owner, but I have extensive maintenance records. I have uploaded all of the documentation on the engine work in 2004. let me know your thoughts or any other information you need.
Nice car. You shouldn't Rev it like that when it's cold though.
Hello, can you tell us about the previous owners and how the engine was resealed? Are you putting up a driving video where we can see the turbo starting? Can you still measure the coating thickness of the paint and take more pictures of the driver's seat? Thanks for that.
Bid in the amount of $1,930
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Bid in the amount of $911
@82turboruf thanks for the input!! these are great cars!!
@classiccargallery(seller)- My turbo has the boxed rockers and the same console, which is a great look as well. beautiful 930.
Hi PcarMarket community!! please feel free to reach out either through the website or directly to the dealership if we can answer
any questions you may have. the car is available for inspection. Good luck with the Auction!!