New Owner ? 1982 911SC Targa

[Arts911sc]

Hello All, I have a 1982 911SC Targa Vin WPOEA0911CS161741 with an engine number of 64C3484 Would like to know if it was original to the car? Also saw 930/16. Thanks in advance!

[FloydPink]

Vin is correct for an 82 targa delivered to the US, and so is your engine number and engine type. Only way I know to tell if an engine is original to the car is to get a certificate of authenticity, but I think those are much pricier these days.

[MBAtarga]

My understanding is that COA's do not confirm matching engine numbers for VINs any longer.

[Arts911sc]

You would think someone would have put together and approximate database on motor numbers by year.

[green 73]

If it were mine I do not think it matters if it was # matching unless. it was a show queen.
If it is on the road and drivable I would be happy.
Still working on my 80sc targa to get it back on the road.
Good luck, John

[Arts911sc]

I always like to know what I have, comes in handy down the road, especially when repair time comes.

Originally Posted by green 73

If it were mine I do not think it matters if it was # matching unless. it was a show queen.
If it is on the road and drivable I would be happy.
Still working on my 80sc targa to get it back on the road.
Good luck, John

[timmy2]

Originally Posted by Arts911sc

You would think someone would have put together and approximate database on motor numbers by year.

Maybe someone has…
Simon's Porsche 911 SC Site

[Dmitry at Pelican Parts]

Hello and welcome to the forum! Let us know if you have any questions.

Check out this helpful link to our site's DIY tech articles on the 911: https://www.pelicanparts.com/911/911tech_articles.htm

[Arts911sc]

I think I read the whole site, No charts on motor numbers just vin#

Originally Posted by timmy2

Maybe someone has…
Simon's Porsche 911 SC Site

[Arts911sc]

Thanks, That's a great Page!! But I just had one Question which seems to be a hard one,

" have a 1982 911SC Targa Vin WPOEA0911CS161741 with an engine number of 64C3484 Would like to know if it was original to the car?"

Originally Posted by Dmitry at Pelican Parts

Hello and welcome to the forum! Let us know if you have any questions.

Check out this helpful link to our site's DIY tech articles on the 911: https://www.pelicanparts.com/911/911tech_articles.htm

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[Mark Salvetti]

Originally Posted by Arts911sc

I think I read the whole site, No charts on motor numbers just vin#

Engine numbers are on this page: Simon's Porsche 911 SC Site

It confirms a 64C is a 1982. Only way to confirm it is matching these days is to order a Porsche Classic Technical Certificate. It costs $500 and you need to take the car in for a dealer to inspect.
https://www.porsche.com/usa/accessoriesandservices/classic/technicalcertificate/

Some dealers are willing to enter your VIN and show you the engine number in their database, but I'm not sure how far back that goes.

Mark

[Arts911sc]

Wow, don't know how I missed That!! That's pretty good and close enough for me, I was pretty sure it was original. There have only been a few owners, still have original tool kit, Manuel ect. Thanks Mark! Curios what the rest of the numbers mean though

Originally Posted by Mark Salvetti

Engine numbers are on this page: Simon's Porsche 911 SC Site

It confirms a 64C is a 1982. Only way to confirm it is matching these days is to order a Porsche Classic Technical Certificate. It costs $500 and you need to take the car in for a dealer to inspect.
https://www.porsche.com/usa/accessoriesandservices/classic/technicalcertificate/

Some dealers are willing to enter your VIN and show you the engine number in their database, but I'm not sure how far back that goes.

Mark

[gazzerr]

Cool! Love the color. Mine is 1517 from 1982. Not far apart.

[Mark Salvetti]

Originally Posted by Arts911sc

Wow, don't know how I missed That!! That's pretty good and close enough for me, I was pretty sure it was original. There have only been a few owners, still have original tool kit, Manuel ect. Thanks Mark! Curios what the rest of the numbers mean though

In the engine number? They are just sequential engine numbers. The Porsche Red Book has a lot more info than Simon's site. It also explains what the numbers in the VIN mean.

[Arts911sc]

Thanks, So what is your Engine#, Lets see if its Lower

Originally Posted by gazzerr

Cool! Love the color. Mine is 1517 from 1982. Not far apart.

[Arts911sc]

Good info and book Mark, Makes perfect sense for keeping track of engines. Just not easy to match them to cars unless Porsche share info..

[gazzerr]

Originally Posted by Arts911sc

Thanks, So what is your Engine#, Lets see if its Lower

Engine number is 64C3060 .

G.

[Arts911sc]

Perfect! Now we Know..

Originally Posted by gazzerr

Engine number is 64C3060 .

G.

[Arts911sc]

Thanks for the help on this guys we were doing this research because we are preparing to put the car up for sale. I will put it up on this site first. Thanks again