Sold my SC...Who's got my new 930

[Jess]

With all due respect the the SCWDP, I now find myself in a transitional phase of Porsche ownership.

I had been very casually mentioning to local fellow Porsche folks that I would entertain offers for my 83 Targa. I also have a dedicated track SC for Club Racing so having two cars that are so similar seemed kind of silly.

I guess I really hadn't expected to sell the car. In fact, in the last couple of months, I have rebuilt the transmission, adjusted the valves, replaced the winshield, and put in a new heater blower motor in addition to normally scheduled items.

I have just always dreamed of owning a Turbo.

Well, last week the call came. A friend of a friend of an aquaintence called and wanted to come by to take a look. With a name like Hans, I thought he really might be the one to buy the car. After two visits and drives, he made an offer which I accepted. I did manage to keep the 930S steering wheel as part of the deal, which I will transplant to my next car.

All in all, I am sad to see the Targa go. It has been a great car for me, as I'm sure it will be for the new owner. He is getting a great car that has all the needed upgrades for DE like 22 and 28mm torsion bars, Carrera cooler with a fan, tensioners, turbo tie rods, etc.

On the plus side, I've got a few bucks towards a 930 and I've now got room in the garage for it!

So the search begins: Anyone out there got a clean 930, probably a 78 or 79, US car that is mostly origial that they want to part with? I'm in Denver but will travel for the right car.

Thanks for your help in my quest,

Jess

[carnut169]

I don't know if it is still for sale, but if I was in the market for a 930 the one I would try to buy is "Doc's Turbo" 1984 Gemini Gray, black leather, slope nose, box rockers, RSR rear wing, front spoiler. B&B custom exhaust and header, Autothority dyno tested at 500hp, K-27, huge intercooler, Big- Reds, 18" wheels, coil over suspension, custom dash.

The best parts are that Doc (Emerand?) was considered to be the best tuner in the area- and this was his personal car. He invested 1000s of hours and $$$$$ to "create this ultimate Porsche". Also, Bruce Anderson knows the car and considers it "lethal".

I do not know of this car personally- but saw the add w/ the above info in the Peachstate Porsche Presse. They say it is very streetable and excellent on the track.

They are asking (or were) $39,900. The contact is raymorgan@mindspring.com. if you have any intrest.

[rscupper]

Jess, everybody (well, maybe a few) want to know - was your bargaining power improved with the SCWDP sticker in the window? I've heard rumors of an automatic 15-20% increase in an SC's value (far less than the increased power claims).

Of course, it could just be rumors....

[Jess]

Brian,

Actually, the sticker is on my race car.

Maybe just the sight of it is what closed the deal, though!

Jess