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2014 Shannons Melbourne Winter Classic Auction
Lot
34

1983 Porsche 911 SC Cabriolet

$42,500

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Specifications

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

Description

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The Porsche 911 is an icon, the most readily identifiable sports car on the planet and still going strong five decades after its introduction. Arguably the last classic 911 model was the SC built between 1978 and 1983, devoid as it was of the electronic aids and gizmos that increasingly found their way into Porsche's finest driver's car through the remainder of the 1980s and beyond. 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 properly maintained. In 1983 Porsche unveiled the 911 Cabriolet, it's first fully open sports car since the days of the 356, with a properly reinforced chassis to ensure rigidity of the bodyshell. This was also the final year of the 911SC model, with previous upgrades including the five-speed Type 915 gearbox, improved brakes and more power from the venerable flat six, thanks to the raised compression ratio of 9.8:1 along with revised Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection settings. The interior came in for some improvements as well, with electric windows and air conditioning now standard equipment. The 911SC remains the best value 911 of all, offering classic 911 style with bags of performance, robust mechanicals and outstanding build quality - 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".