1982 Porsche 930 Turbo Manual
QLD • Dealer used
70
Odometer115,674km
Body typeCoupe
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the dealer
Australia is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, factory right hand drive 1982 Porsche 930 Turbo.
Documentation on file from Porsche confirms that this car was delivered new in the most stunning colour combination of ‘Moss Green Metallic’ (paint code Y8Y8) with a brown leather interior (trim code YB).
This UK delivered car was well optioned from new, with an extensive list of factory fitted equipment, including: dual scale speedometer – mph and km/h (option code 020), bumpers with impact absorbers (option code 058), locking differential – 40% (option code 220), passenger side mirror electric plain (option code 261), sport seats left and right leather (option code 409), wheel locks (option code 455), rear fog light right (option code 466), right hand drive (option code 483), H4 headlights for left hand traffic (option code 492), air conditioner (option code 559), heated and tinted windshield (option code 577), brake fluid warning system (option code 592) and a sunroof (option code 650).
The car is also confirmed as retaining its original ‘matching numbers’ engine.
Unfortunately, the UK history of this Porsche 930 Turbo is not known.
The car arrived in Australia in the last quarter of 2000. Documentation on file confirms an import approval was issued on the 29th August 2000.
In July 2001 the car was sold to an enthusiast in Taree, NSW, where it was subsequently registered as PT930. In 2006 the owner moved to Brisbane, Queensland and took the car with him. The car was complianced in Queensland and subsequently registered as 930PSH.
His ownership spanned twelve years, during which time the car was clearly well cared for. There is an extensive history file documenting his ownership, including numerous invoices and records relating to the car’s maintenance and upkeep.
Following his move to Queensland, the owner had the car regularly serviced by BPS Autos in Cleveland. In February 2013, BPS Autos undertook an extensive engine rebuild, which included replacing all gaskets, timing chain guides, rocker shafts, main bearings, big end bearings, piston rings and valve guides. At the time, the odometer was showing approximately 110,000 miles.
The current owner acquired the car in November 2013 and over the following ten years undertook an extensive refurbishment of the car, both mechanically and cosmetically.
In April 2014 BPS Autos replaced the wheel bearings and brake lines.
By 2016, the owner had decided to have the car repainted and the interior retrimmed. After obtaining several quotes, SCP Automotive in Cornubia (Brisbane), was entrusted with the refurbishment of the interior and luggage compartment. The work was extensive and included replacing all the carpets, including those in the luggage compartment, reupholstering the seats, door panels and armrests, replacing the headlining as well as recovering the dashboard and rear parcel shelf.
During the refurbishment, the dashboard was removed and the instruments were sent to Lionel Otto Instruments for inspection and repair.
The interior refurbishment was undertaken in stages over several years and it was finally completed in mid 2022.
The car was stripped back to bare metal and the necessary body repairs were undertaken. Once the metalwork was completed, the car was repainted in its original colour of ‘Moss Green Metallic’. There are photographs on file documenting the body repairs and preparation for painting.
At the same time, the Fuchs alloy wheels were also refurbished.
In 2018, the gearbox was rebuilt by Porsche specialists Flat Six Motorsport in Slacks Creek, Brisbane. The rebuild included replacing all the synchromesh rings. During this period, Flat Six Motorsport also removed the engine’s upper ancillary components, which were subsequently cleaned and powder coated where appropriate.
The extensive refurbishment was finally completed in September 2023, at which time the car was taken to Porsche specialists DHM Motorsport in Tennyson (Brisbane), for a final inspection. At that time, the odometer was showing 114,189 miles.
More recently, the car was serviced by Three Point Classic in Mount Gravatt, Queensland, at which time the odometer was showing 115,230 miles.
Today, the odometer reads 115,674 miles.
The Porsche 930 Turbo is one of those rare cars that looks fabulous in just about any colour. That said, we think ‘Moss Green Metallic’ is a particularly striking choice, perfectly complementing the 930 Turbo’s muscular lines and iconic wide body styling. The tan leather interior provides a wonderful contrast to the exterior colour, creating a combination that is both elegant and distinctly period. The car certainly makes a fabulous first impression and has a real presence about it.
Walking around the car, it is easy to forget that it was repainted some time ago. The paintwork has held up exceptionally well, retaining a wonderful depth of colour and a high-gloss finish. The car has been used sparingly since the refurbishment was completed and, as a result, you really have to look hard to find any imperfections in the paintwork.
The iconic Fuchs alloy wheels are in excellent condition, with no signs of kerb rash or damage. They are shod with Pirelli P Zero Rosso tyres all round, 205/55ZR16 at the front and 245/45ZR16 at the rear. The front tyres are date stamped 2520 (week 25 of 2020), while the rears are stamped 1719 (week 17 of 2019). All four tyres remain in good condition.
Given the refurbishment undertaken, it is no surprise that the interior presents well. The tan leather sports seats are in excellent condition, with no signs of any rips or tears in the leather. They are both comfortable and supportive. The door cards, carpets and headlining are all in excellent condition, as is the dashboard. The quality of the refurbishment is evident throughout the cabin, which has seen very little use since the work was completed. The instruments all present well and appear to be in good working order.
The front luggage compartment is clean and tidy, with the carpets presenting well. At the other end of the car, lifting the engine lid, complete with Porsche’s iconic ‘whale tail’ rear spoiler, reveals the legendary 3.3 litre turbocharged flat six engine. The engine bay is well presented, reflecting the extensive mechanical work and attention to detail this car has received over the years.
The car starts easily, even from cold, and quickly settles into a smooth idle. As with all our classic cars, we prefer to give the engine a little time to warm up before heading out onto the open road.
Whenever we get behind the wheel of a classic Porsche, we are always reminded of just how good these cars are to drive, even by today’s standards. Let’s not forget, this 930 Turbo is now almost 45 years old! What is particularly impressive is just how usable and enjoyable it remains.
Compared to the earlier 930 Turbo with its 3.0 litre engine, the later 3.3 litre model offers a more refined and sophisticated driving experience. The later car feels more refined and manageable, although the characteristic turbo lag remains very much part of the driving experience. When the turbocharger comes on boost, the surge of acceleration is exhilarating and serves as a reminder of why these cars became so legendary.
Out on the open road is where this 930 Turbo really comes into its own. It feels planted and composed, with plenty of performance on tap when required. Equally impressive, however, is just how manageable the car is around town. Whether negotiating city streets or crawling through slow moving traffic, it is a remarkably easy car to drive.
The four speed manual gearbox is a pleasure to use, with a positive and precise shift. The clutch operates smoothly and the transmission feels well sorted, no doubt benefiting from the gearbox rebuild undertaken in 2018.
The brakes are equally impressive, providing plenty of stopping power when required. They feel strong and progressive, pulling the car up quickly and in a straight line.
The air conditioning system has recently been refitted and regassed. It works well and blows cold air.
Accompanying this car is a history file covering the time this car has been in Australia, with extensive refurbishment documentation and photos, a workshop manual, some parts, a spare wheel, compressor, toolkit and jack.
Highlights:
- Factory right hand drive example.
- STUNNING original colour of ‘Moss Green Metallic’.
- Matching numbers chassis and engine.
- Extensively refurbished and beautifully presented.
- Ready to show, use and enjoy.
Price $349,950.
Background
The Porsche story is a fascinating one and its roots go back to the 1930’s when Professor Ferdinand Porsche was instrumental in the design of the first Volkswagen and also Auto Union race cars. By 1939 he had built three Porsche cars to compete in the 800-mile race from Berlin to Rome. Unfortunately, the race was cancelled due to the war and Porsche was forced to focus on supporting the German war effort, however, he had always wanted to build his own cars. In 1944 Porsche was forced to leave Stuttgart and he set up a small operation in Gmünd, Austria. Soon after the Porsche family and many of their engineers were captured and sent to jail. Ferdinand Porsche’s son. Ferdinand junior, or ‘Ferry’ as he was known, was released six months later and he returned to Gmünd to rebuild the family company. Things moved quickly and Porsche was involved with cars again and in mid-1948 the first Porsche 356 was built. It is understood Porsche built some 50 aluminium bodied cars by hand in their small factory at Gmünd before relocating back to Stuttgart, Germany. The rest they say is history as the 356 evolved into one of the most successful sports cars ever built. A hard act to follow indeed . . . but its replacement, the Porsche 911 went on to become a legend!
The evolution of the Porsche 911 is probably the greatest sports car story of all time. First introduced in 1963 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and then designated as a 901, the successor to the 356 took the world by storm. To avoid conflict with Peugeot, who claimed exclusive rights to car names with three digits having a ‘zero’ in the middle, the car was renamed as 911. The first production 911 was built in 1964 and it was powered by an air cooled 1991cc 6-cylinder engine. The car evolved with increases in engine capacity to 2.2 litres, 2.4 litres, 2.7 litres, 3.0 litres and 3.3 litres. There were styling changes also, but one always recognised the car as a 911. Today the first series of 911’s is recognised as the cars built from 1963 to 1989 and include the very popular Porsche 911 and 930 Turbo models. Of these the ‘small bumper’ or ‘pre impact bumper’ cars built up to 1973 are today regarded as the real classic 911, however, that comes at a price. In the last few years astute collectors and enthusiasts have seen great value in 1970’s and 1980’s model 911’s.
There were many significant incarnations of the 911 and arguably one of the most important was the introduction of the Porsche Turbo. Whilst Porsche had toyed with turbo charging previously, and indeed used it successfully on their race cars, it wasn’t until the introduction of the Porsche 930 Turbo (also known as the Porsche Turbo or Porsche 911 Turbo in some markets) that turbo charging was available on a Porsche production car.
The Porsche 930 Turbo was first shown at the Paris Motor Show in late 1974 and the car entered production the following year. At the time the car caused an absolute sensation. It was easily distinguishable from the ‘standard’ 911 by its body shape and specifically by its distinctive wide wheel arches that had to accommodate the ultra low profile Pirelli P7 tyres and of course the large rear spoiler or ‘whale tail’. Powered by a 2996 cc 6 cylinder turbo charged engine delivering 260hp the car was exhilarating to drive and by today’s standards incredibly raw. These early cars are known for their exhilarating acceleration coupled with challenging handling characteristics and extreme turbo lag. The acceleration was neck snapping reaching 0-100 km/hr in just over 5 seconds and the top speed was quoted to be ‘in excess of 250 km/hr’.
In period, the car was recognised in the same company as the Lamborghini Countach, Ferrari Boxer and Aston Martin Vantage as one of THE ‘supercars of the 70's’.
Porsche made its first significant change to the Turbo in 1978 when the engine capacity was increased to 3,299 cc, an intercooler was added and the brakes upgraded. In this guise the car was produced for a decade being ultimately succeeded by the 964 series in 1990.
Car details
øVehicle description
Turbo Coupe 2dr Man 4sp 3.3T
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Green
Body type
Coupe, 2 doors, 4 seats
Transmission
4 speed Manual
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Turbo, 3.3L
Build date
Check with seller
Compliance date
Check with seller
Dealer stock ID
0912
Fuel
NONE
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
85L
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic
Safety & Security
Number of Airbags
0
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Rear
Engine Size (cc)
3299cc
Engine Size (L)
3.3L
Induction
Turbo
Engine Configuration
Horizontal
Cylinders
6
Camshaft
Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Compression ratio
7
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
221.0kW
Power rpm To
5500rpm
Torque
430Nm
Torque rpm To
4000rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
165.5kW/t
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
4
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Alloy
Front Rim Description
16x7.0
Rear Rim Description
16x9.0
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4291mm
Width
1775mm
Height
1310mm
Wheelbase
2272mm
Track Front
1432mm
Track Rear
1492mm
Kerb Weight
1335kg
Other
Country of Origin
GERMANY
Launch Year
1981
Launch Month
11
Generation Name
Gen 1
Series
(No Series)
Badge
Turbo
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
4
Body Style
Coupe
Probationary plate status +
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Victoria
Banned
Queensland
Banned
South Australia
Banned
New South Wales
Banned
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