1977 Porsche 911 Turbo Carrera Type 930
- Engine
- 3.0L air-cooled flat-six, single turbo, Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, 245 bhp
- Colour
- Silver Metallic
A 1977 Porsche 911 Turbo Carrera (Type 930) finished in Silver Metallic over a black leather and Black Watch Tartan interior, one of only 727 North American-specification examples produced for that model year. Departing the factory in December 1976 and delivered to its first owner in Houston via Don McGill Porsche–Audi, the car has accumulated just 16,698 original miles over its lifetime. Retaining original paint and matching-numbers drivetrain, it passed through a respected Midwestern collector and Bruce Canepa before reaching its current owner.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$275,000
- 1977-02-18 →Private saleThomas Purtillfull documentation
First retail purchaser, based in Houston; name recorded in the original Warranty Book. Car delivered via Don McGill Porsche-Audi dealership in Houston.
- 2006-09-01 →Acquisition unknownMidwestern performance car collectorpartial documentation
Described as a well-regarded collector of performance vehicles in the US Midwest. Sent the car promptly to Willow Automotive Service in Chicago for inspection; subsequent servicing visits documented in late 2007 and mid-2008, after which the car went back into storage.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownBruce Canepapartial documentation
Noted California-based collector who acquired the car from the Midwestern owner before passing it on to the consignor.
- Date unknownPrivate saleCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Described as a recognised enthusiast of the 930 Turbo model. Purchased the car from Bruce Canepa; the car was subsequently featured in a December 2015 magazine article.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2006InspectionWillow Automotive Service
Full inspection and servicing carried out shortly after the Midwestern collector took ownership.
Workshop located in Chicago.
- 2007ServiceWillow Automotive Service
Additional service work performed at the same Chicago facility.
- 2008ServiceWillow Automotive Service
Further service carried out; odometer recorded at 16,017 miles at this visit, after which the car was returned to storage.
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