1983 Porsche Other for sale $39,995
| 1983 Porsche Other $39,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $39,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
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No 911 is ever obsoleteand#44; but this rare 1983 911 SC cabriolet demonstrates that some can be more contemporary than others. With a stunning Guards Red paint job and an inviting tan leather interiorand#44; it has a very modern look with plenty of performance to match. And 1983 was the only year that you could purchase a cabriolet in an SCand#44; so the investment potential of this beauty is sure to keep on rising. Refinished a few years agoand#44; the paint on this 911 simply has to be seen in person to fully appreciate it. The quality is up to Porsches legendary standards and it only shows minor signs of being usedand#44; which is probably unavoidable on a car this seductive. Of courseand#44; like any high-end paint joband#44; the prep is criticaland#44; so the fact that this 911 was ultra-straight and still fit together with typical German precision made things that much easier. Getting everything to match can be tricky with these high-gloss finishes and if you dont get it rightand#44; it ends up looking like you did it yourself with a can of Krylon. Fortunatelyand#44; the pros who sprayed this car knew their business and it came out greatand#44; with good gloss and solid coloration that makes it look like the finish was born there. Theres also a whale tail spoiler out backand#44; Euro headlightsand#44; and a deep chin spoiler to accentuate the 911s already handsome good looksand#44; and all of it is in quite good condition. Its not subtleand#44; but subtle isnt why you buy a Porscheand#44; now is it? The tan leather interior looks far more contemporary than the cars age would suggest. The high-back buckets are supportive but not constrictingand#44; perfect for high-speed blasts along your twisting mountain road or a long distance trip to the coast. The seat covers were replaced recently and look suitably upscale for the 911s price range and offer soft hides that are more supple than most OEM leather. The instrumentsand#44; with the big tach front and center in traditional Porsche fashionand#44; are all fully functional and theres a black leather steering wheel thats showing a bit of ageand#44; but thats like saying a professional outfielders mitt is beat up. An updated AM/FM/CD stereo head unit has been installedand#44; so this vintage Porsche doesnt feel all that oldand#44; although it does deliver a traditional Porsche feel with floor-hinged pedalsand#44; a 5-speed shifter that takes a firm hand to masterand#44; and a rear seat area thats more for storage than passengers. Theres a beautiful black canvas convertible top that fits rather welland#44; especially considering that this was the first year for a drop-top Porsche since 1965. Up frontand#44; the boot is finished in gray fabric and still carries its original space-saver spare. The SC came with a robust 3.0-liter air-cooled flat sixand#44; whichand#44; thanks to several durability enhancementsand#44; was one of the better products of the 1980sand#44; and arguably the most dependable motor Porsche ever built. Its insanely torquey and with smart gear ratios in the transmissionand#44; it screams out of the hole with a tenor wail that any car guy can recognize a mile away. Aside from a Kandamp;N filterand#44; its quite stockand#44; which is important for both longevity and drivabilityand#44; and there are signs of proper maintenance throughout the engine bay. A recent steam cleaning means that the engine bay is pretty much as Porsche engineers intended and youll never hesitate to turn the key and head out on the road. Traditional Fuchs alloys have been polished to give it a high-profile look and carry 16-inch Michelin radials. Any 911 is going to be an awesome carand#44; but if youre looking for one that looks like the one on your bedroom wall and has the performance to back it upand#44; look no farther than this SC Cabrio. And with a full maintenance service totaling $10k just completedand#44; this Porsche is |