This 1981 Porsche 911SC is a Rest of World (RoW) example which was imported to the U.S. in October of 1985. Finished in Pacific Blue Metallic, this 911SC was extensively upgraded in 2018 with off-road performance modifications paying tribute to Porsche’s illustrious rally racing history. This Safari-style conversion includes a 3.4-liter twin plug engine built by Holberts Porsche with several Andial components, a transmission rebuilt by ECI Motorsports, a host of Elephant Racing suspension upgrades, structural reinforcements, and much more. This uncompromising Safari-style 911SC comes accompanied by a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity along with a host of records including invoices and documentation from Holbert's Porsche, Andial Racing, Bruce Anderson, Specialty Cars, and more. It is now being offered for auction by its seller out of Pennsylvania.
This 911SC is said to have been refinished in its factory-specified shade of Pacific Blue Metallic (W7W7) contrasted with gold-finished Carrera script. In creating the Safari theme, the front valances and wheel wells were modified to fit oversized tires, custom steel brush guards were installed, mudflaps were fitted, and Wurth SKS stone guard was applied to the rockers, front and rear valances, and bumper extensions. Suspension work included lowering and reinforcing the front strut spindles, fitting Elephant Racing front and rear sport rubber suspension bushings, Von shocks, and a bump-steer kit. A set of Carrera brakes with cross-drilled rotors have also been installed. Additionally, H4 headlights, hood-mounted Cibie rally lights and yellow-lens Cibie 45 rally lights, and lower front fog lights were installed. It rides on factory 16” Phone Dial wheels mounted with BFGoodrich All-Terrain K02 tires from 2018. The seller notes paint shows normal signs of wear from street and track use. Detailed images are provided in the gallery.
The cabin features blue upholstery and a factory-optioned sunroof. Safari-style modifications include OMP WRC racing seats with five-point harnesses, a black-finished rollbar, a fire extinguisher, RS door panels, and a Tazio 3-spoke suede-wrapped steering wheel with a quick-release hub. The radio compartment has been replaced with a kill switch and additional driving light switches, and the air conditioning system has been removed. The seller adds that all other gauges and accessories are working properly.
In 2004, this example was fitted with an upgraded 1987 3.2-liter RoW engine (#64H06014) that was built to 3.4-liter twin-plug specifications by Holbert’s Porsche in 1991. This build included 10.3:1 compression Mahle 98mm pistons and cylinders, an Andial ported 3.2L intake manifold, ported and flowed cylinder heads, 964 camshafts, and a Bosch Motronic ECU with an Andial twin-plug ignition control unit. The engine is also equipped with a front center-mounted engine oil cooler. The timing chains, rod bearings, main bearings, and piston rings were replaced in 2005 within the last 10,000 miles per the vehicle log provided in the gallery. The original 915 5-speed manual transmission was rebuilt in 1998 by ECI Motorsports of Hockessin, Delaware. A 7:31 ring and pinion setup was added in 2003 and the car’s maintenance log notes that the transmission was refreshed in 2005 by Gary Fairbanks of Norwalk, Connecticut. The seller adds that service items carried out in May 2023 included an oil change, brake fluid flush, an alternator belt replacement, and compression & leak-down tests. The test results are shown below:
Leak Test :
Compression Test:
This sale will include a clean title, a spare tire, an air pump, and extensive documentation.
The seller would like you to know: “The car was acquired by the current owner in October of 2017 and has been PCA member owned since 1985. Prior to the Safari conversion, the car was a dual-purpose street and track car. This safari-style 911SC coupe is offered on consignment with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, a large collection of documentation and service records dating back to 1985, and a clean Pennsylvania title. Included in the documentation are invoices from Holbert’s Porsche for engine build in 1991, documentation from Andial Racing, import documentation from 1985 when the car was imported into the U.S., a letter from Bruce Anderson in regard to suspension setup, cylinder head flow charts (before and after port work), owner maintenance log from April of 1985 thru October of 2016 and invoices from Specialty Cars for Safari conversion.”
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Sold for $67,000
$67,000 offer from Leander, TX (78645)
Where were the phone dials re-done? Great looking wheels!
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No the original door panels do not come with the car.
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@speccar late to the party but do the original door panels come with the car?
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No heat, the engine is equipped with performances tuned headers.
Does the heat work?
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@Mspohn @Mspohn, thank you for your interest in the Safari 911. No, the 915 transmission does not have a LSD.
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Equipped with an LSD?
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Thank you for the interest in the Safari 911. As per the owners log that is pictured in the photo gallery the car had 71,880 miles on the year before the 2nd engine build/refresh in 2005 with new timing chains, new rod, main bearings, intermediate shaft bearings and new piston rings. The car now has 82,040 on it, so the engine has had 10,000 miles put on since the refresh.
What would you estimate to be the mileage on the current 3.4 installed?
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Is it bad I wanna daily this lol
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Hello and thank you for your interest in this Safari 911. If you'd like more information and photos on the Safari conversion, please check out Specialty Cars website at the following link: https://specialtycarsservicecenter.com/restorations-projects/1981-911sc-safari-conversion/
NikeStraws, Yes the car can be seen at Specialty Cars Allentown, PA 18109. Business hours are 7:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Just give them a call to set up a time. Thank you for checking in on the Safari 911.
I live in NJ about 2 hours from you. Can this be viewed in person?
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