1983 Porsche 911

SC Coupe

6 Cylinder 3.0 Liter

Manual

WP0AA0918DS122225

Clear

RWD

Gasoline

1983 Porsche 911SC coupe VIN: WP0AA0918DS122225 This car is number 2225 of 2599 911SC coupes produced in 1983 for USA market. Engine and transmission are original to the car, as verified by Porsche Cars North America Certificate of Authenticity. Engine number: 64D4663 Note: This particular 911SC was manufactured late in the SC’s production run (summer 1983), so its engine was built by Porsche using an updated Carrera crankcase. This was done simply because the earlier crankcase molds eventually wore out and broke, so the factory started using the new molds designed for the 3.2 Carrera that was slated to replace the SC beginning in model year 1984. This fact may be important to some bidders as the Carrera crankcase, which deletes the bottom sump plate and screen from the previous design, is considered stronger than those that preceded it. Its 3.0 liter engine already has Carrera-style oil-fed hydraulic chain tensioners installed. Based on my research with prior owners, these have been installed for the vast majority of the engine’s life. The car apparently sat garaged for a period of time in the 1990s--which is certainly not recommended for flat, air-cooled engines--but in 2002 (mileage 83,178) the valve cover and crankcase and other engine seals, oil return lines, etc. were replaced to resurrect the car for driving. This SC apparently had a hard time passing Colorado emissions a few years back. These failures were entirely CIS related. After I replaced the pressure regulator, enrichment relay, and oxygen sensor at 86,086 miles, the engine has passed Colorado’s most stringent emissions tests without issue. The CIS system has been fitted with a pop-off valve (Sorry, Peter Z.). The engine starts immediately when cranked and performs as intended when running. Moreover, I have used Brad Penn 20W-50 engine oil exclusively … and it leaks none of it. Speaking of leaks, the most recent leakdown test numbers were 4% or less per cylinder…. Transmission number: 915/63-74D 4904 Note: The 915 transaxle was rebuilt in 2002 (along with the engine work noted above). All syncros were replaced along with the shifter bushings, etc. The transaxle was filled with Swepco 201 when rebuilt. Mileage at time of rebuild: 83,178. The 915 transaxle has had either Swepco 201 or Kendall NS-MP 80W-90 in it ever since, and has been respected by its drivers for what it is. I’ve had no issues with it. All factory stickers, placed at various points around the chassis, are intact. Here is the majority of the information they provide: Exterior paint color: Indischrot (027 G1) (aka, India red; aka, Guards red). Interior: Grey Beige full leather (VX). The car was built with Porsche factory option package R64, which for 1983 US-market cars included: 395 Alloy wheels 6JX16 front & 7JX16 rear (aka, Fuchs) 454 Tempomat cruise control 474 Bilstein Sport shock absorbers 566 White foglights (aka, clear-lensed) These individual factory options were also included when the car was built: 018 Sport steering wheel w/ elevated hub (included with sale of car along with the black MOMO Prototipo currently on the car) 158 Blaupunkt Monterey (still installed) 533 Alarm system 567 Windshield green graduated tint 650 Sunroof CO2 U.S. standard emissions (aka, 50-state legal) In addition to the options listed above, a few non-original, “options” have been added (or subtracted, according to your point of view) by past owners during the life of the car: 574 Air conditioning delete (i.e., virtually everything has been removed) XD9 Painted wheels body color (originally these were almost certainly black) X89 Wheel caps with Porsche crest painted on wheels The A/C delete may be an issue (for better or for worse) with some bidders, but it is what it is. All the other routine maintenance items (engine belt, fuel filter, etc.) were done within the past year. Engine oil and brake fluid have been changed recently, of course! Other various fixes I’ve done myself to get everything working or improved: the sunroof pinion gear was replaced, missing toolkit items were located and added, a broken ventilation system air distributor cable was replaced, accelerator bushings replaced, rebuilt the front brake calipers, replaced front and rear brake pads, starter replaced (rebuilt Bosch unit), repaired the driver’s side front window regulator, perished wiper arm caps replaced, interior shifter knob replaced with genuine Porsche knob (original one was cracked), heater hoses and trunk and engine lid shocks replaced, and numerous other things. Sale of car comes with Owner's Manual, Blaunpunkt manual, Porsche 911SC Technical Specification booklet, period brochures, PCNA Certificate of Authenticity, available maintenance records, etc. I’ve read used car ads or auctions that state, “I’d have no problem with the idea of driving this car across country.” Well, when I moved from Boulder to Charlottesville six months ago, I did just that! This SC is bulletproof, but needs a new home as I’m slated for an upgrade. In the meantime, I’ll keep her garaged and ready for the next owner. Finally, although I've described this SC in way more detail than any auction on eBay Motors, the car is being sold "as-is". So feel free to contact me with any questions, etc. Serious bidders only.On Feb-28-11 at 17:06:16 PST, seller added the following information: ***UPDATE: Here is some additional information on the car based upon emails I've received*** The car itself (e.g., chassis, drivetrain, etc.) is rustfree. Please note that the pics of the underside of the engine do show that the heat exchangers have some areas of oxidation, but these are original to the car ... some rust is virtually unavoidable given their age and material--especially the studs that bolt them to the engine itself--but remain entirely functional nonetheless. The car's next owner will want to consider replacing the original heat exchangers at his/her convenience with stainless steel SSI headers and a new muffler of choice. A pair of SSI heat exchangers will function identically in terms of heating the interior, but they won't rust and will yield a nice 24% increase in torque at 3,000 rpm on an SC... unless the new owner lives in a state that strictly mandates the presence of original emissions equipment (e.g., California). Even for Californians, a new catalytic convertor and muffler on a 911 of this age will arguably restore a bit of performance, too. Windows, clock, sunroof, locks, lights, cruise control, heater, blinkers, and so on and so on all work ... there is an odd bulb or two behind the dashboard instruments that still needs to be replaced, and the original Blaupunkt Monterey unit's cassette deck can be a bit temperamental at times, but otherwise things work as intended. No unintended buffeting or pulling at any speed. Clean Carfax/Autocheck (i.e., no wrecks). Tires are summer-only Yokohamas. I drive something else in inclement weather and never drive the SC unless its well above appropriate ambient temperatures for 20W-50 anyway, so the Yokos have been fine. Not my first choice of tire for this car merely for purist reasons, but they were on the car when I bought it, still have life in them, and do provide good grip. As for grading the exterior (e.g., from 1 to 10), I simply drove the car straight from my garage to the place where I snapped the pictures for this auction. It wasn't washed or waxed or otherwise primed for viewing immediately beforehand. Same goes for the interior. The front door mats are a bit worn on their undersides, but these are not in need of replacement anytime soon. The dashboard, rest of the interior, etc. are outstanding for their age. Really, the whole car is a testament to Porsche's build quality--it's so much better than any kept-as-original classic car I've ever owned. I'm totally happy to help on my end with pre-purchase inspections (PPIs), shipping arrangements, etc. A PPI needs to be done at the bidder's expense before the end of the auction, however. In any event, I took all of these things and more into consideration when setting the reserve price, so have at it! On Mar-01-11 at 16:19:34 PST, seller added the following information: ***UPDATE: Preferred Payment Options*** I've been asked to clarify something about payment options, or at least how they are portrayed in the listing: I am not requiring that PayPal be used to pay for the entire price of the car. Far from it, as PayPal will suck out 2.2% + 0.30 USD of whatever is sent, which benefits neither of us. I'm not entirely sure how the "Remainder of balance can be paid using Paypal" line got added to the listing; it may have been automatically/inadvertently added based upon some menu choice when I posted the listing. Moreover, I don't seem to be able to change it within the "Revise your item" menu. Consequently, under the "Payment" tab, please disregard the "Seller's payment instructions" as posted and follow the "Payment methods accepted: Cashier's Check (certified from US or Canadian bank) or money order" instruction listed below it. Thanks, and sorry for any confusion on that matter.