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2006 Shannons Sydney Winter Auction - 24th July
Lot
6

1978 Porsche 911SC Coupe

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Specifications

Engine Flat 6-cylinder, 2994cc
Gearbox 5-speed manual
Body Work Coupe
Colour Arrow Blue
Interior Black
Trim Leather
Wheels Cast alloy
Brakes Discs

Description

This lot is no longer available

The 911 is an icon, the most readily identifiable sports car on the planet and still going strong some four decades since its introduction. Perhaps the last of the classic early 911s was the SC built between 1978 and 1983. Mechanically robust, the 911SC also benefited from the Thyssenn zinc-coated galvanised bodyshell to seriously reduce the risk of rust and the use of high quality materials, both inside and out, combined with excellent build quality ensure they have generally survived the passage of time in good condition, particularly when cared for. The 3-litre engine had a small drop in power (to 180bhp) but new camshafts resulted in a flatter torque curve and a more flexible car. The braking system was improved with the adoption of a servo as standard and the five-speed 915 gearbox was also standardised. The 911SC represents some of the best buying and to quote a recent report in the magazine Octane, "Find a good one and you will have a dream sports car, not an extravagant nightmare. Buy one before everybody else wakes up".