1983 Porsche 911

SC Targa Convertible

6 Cylinder 3.0 Liter

Manual

WP0EA0910DS160808

Clear

Gasoline

911SC (1978–1983) In 1978, Porsche introduced the new version of the 911, called the "911SC". It featured a 3.0 liter engine with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection and a 5 speed 915 transmission. Porsche broke away from using magnesium crankcases like in the late 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, and 2.7 liter engines. This was the start of what are considered by collectors to be the most reliable 911s. In 1981, a Cabriolet concept car was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Not only was the car a true convertible, but it also featured four-wheel drive, although this was dropped in the production version. The first 911 Cabriolet debuted in late 1982, as a 1983 model. This was Porsche’s first cabriolet since the 356 of the mid-1960s. It proved very popular with 4,214 sold in its introductory year, despite its premium price relative to the open-top targa.[9] Cabriolet versions of the 911 have been offered ever since. It was during this time, that Porsche AG decided the long-term fate of the 911. In 1979 Porsche had made plans to replace the 911 with their new 928. Sales of the 911 remained so strong however, that Porsche revised its strategy and decided to inject new life into the 911 editions. Peter W. Schutz (CEO Porsche AG 1981-1987) wrote: “The decision to keep the 911 in the product line occurred one afternoon in the office of Dr. Helmuth Bott de:Helmuth Bott, the Porsche operating board member responsible for all engineering and development. I noticed a chart on the wall of Professor Bott’s office. It depicted the ongoing development schedules for the three primary Porsche product lines: 944, 928 and 911. Two of them stretched far into the future, but the 911 program stopped at the end of 1981. I remember rising from my chair, walking over to the chart, taking a black marker pen, and extending the 911 program bar clean off the chart. I am sure I heard a silent cheer from Professor Bott, and I knew I had done the right thing. The Porsche 911, the company icon, had been saved, and I believe the company was saved with it.”[10] 911 SC sales totaled 58,914 cars.[9] You are looking at a 1983 Porsche 911 SC (sport coupe) Targa Top. This car is a great every day driver, fun to drive and an all around head turner. I bought this car from a gentleman in Florida (who lived in Chicago during the summer) and I have driven for the last three summers. The car looks great, and runs great. I had the targa top redone, and I have changed the front breaks. Short of a new battery and oil changes, I have not had to do any maintenance on the car. My mechanic says this car runs great for a 1983, and it was clean and sounds even better. I am selling this car so that I can trade in my 1999 996 Carrera for a newer model. Luckily for all you ebayers the local Porsche dealer does not take trades this vintage. If you have any questions please feel free to email me. Condition of the Car: Engine: runs great, burns a little oil (but almost every early 911 burns some oil) does not leak oil, car runs and sounds great Clutch: plenty of life left on the clutch, the transmission is in perfect sync and rides very well Breaks: new front breaks, back breaks have about 85% left on them Tires: at about 90% the rims show a little wear but no scratches or dents Paint: the paint on the car is the only down fall. A little oxidation on the hood and fenders. Looks great after it has been waxed, but could use a new paint job. All around great car, great for the first time Porsche Buyer, I have the original key and then two more copies for the new owner. There is a little body damage on the rear drivers side fender, shown in pictures.