1983 911SC with Factory Hard top - Questions.

[911kiwi]

My friend has just found a 1983 911SC Cabriolet with a factory hard top! White exterior with black metal hardtop, glass windows & electric defroster on rear window.
I didn't even realise that Porsche made a hard top for 911s back then.
The entire folding top mechanism has been removed to install this - to the best of the current owner's knowledge, it came from the factory this way, originally delivered new to Japan in left hand drive.
The hard top has a "Porsche Genuine Part" sticker and number attached to it.
Does anyone know more about this option? What is a car like this worth? The owner is thinking of selling?
Any info appreciated.

[nkotselas]

I've never heard of or seen that myself.
1983 was the first year for the cabriolet, so I kind of doubt they would have made a hard top that same year. I would have to guess later modification of some sort. But others with more experience will respond.

[Plecostomus]

The "Porsche genuine part" sticker is from the late 80s....your friend's car was customized! Lets see photos

[percy]

Seems hardtops were available in limited quantities in the UK (and I think there was a recent thread here from someone who had purchased one).
I've heard that you must remove all of the cab top parts to fit the hardtop. Here's a current example for sale. Its an '89 model -- I dont know what years they were made, or how hard they are to retrofit back to '83.

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[86 911 Targa]

There were several hardtop options available for the SC and 3.2 cars:

1. The hardtop as per the above post. Option code # 550.
weight 73 pounds, cost US$2400, and the "stand alone" part,
which is no longer avaiable.

2. Also, the Targa non-folding hardtop.

Somewhere???, I have more detailed pics of an SC car with the top on/off
which I took at the Ludwigsburg show room.

Maybe 911kiwi will post a few.

Also, as per the above post, a retrofit would be a bit "intense".

Best,

Gerry

[911kiwi]

Thanks for the replies guys. Sheds some light on what appears to be a "not-so-common" option. Hoping that the owner has some documentation that might help. Taking a good look at the car tomorrow so will post pics soon.

[86 911 Targa]

Originally Posted by 911kiwi

Thanks for the replies guys. Sheds some light on what appears to be a "not-so-common" option. Hoping that the owner has some documentation that might help. Taking a good look at the car tomorrow so will post pics soon.

Kiwi,

As per my previous post, here's the pic I was looking for.

Taken at the Ludwigsburg showroom (1986)

Cheers,

Gerry

[Upper Vintage]

I know this post is very old. However, there are Hardtops out there, I'm looking to purchase one, Porsche part 911-503-969-00.
Any leads greatly appreciated. Richard

[Reiver]

Nice, makes it look like a Porsche.

[2.7RS]

Why not a Dmorris top?

Is it an originality or functionality search?

[john walker's workshop]

Got one on my '87 cab. It's black now.