1989 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo LE

First launched at the 1973 Paris Auto Show, with production commencing in 1975, the Porsche 911 "930' Turbo was a genuine Supercar that came to define both the 1970s and 80s and was one of the fastest production cars available at that time. The basic engine underpinnings came from the Carrera 2.7RS with its capacity increased to 3.0 Litres and, of course, turbocharged with technology gleaned from Porsche's 917/30 Can-Am programme. The bodywork came in for special treatment resulting in one of the most aggressive looking Porsches ever made with its wide arches and impressive rear "whale-tail" and the brakes were borrowed directly from the Porsche 917 race car. At the end of production in 1989, Porsche decided to mark the occasion by creating a very special Limited Edition 930 - the ultimate Turbo. A small number of the last assembly batch of standard 3.3 litre cars were taken off the line and sent to the 'Exclusive' team at Zuffenhausen to be finished by hand. With just 53 of these cars produced, one for each UK dealership in 1989, a host of bespoke options were offered including colour-coded wheels, top tinted windscreen, a choice of special colours for interior & exterior, rear quarter air intake ducts, electric sunroof, heated multi-adjust electric seats, and gold "Turbo' lettering stitched behind the seats to name but a few. Each car also featured a Gold Plaque on the centre console and a Gold gear knob top as recognition of the LE's place in Porsche 911 history. First registered on 30th June 1989, this original UK right-hand drive car is finished in popular Guards Red with a cream leather interior, piped red with matching Linen carpets and cream dials. Under the watchful ownership of our vendor for the last 12 years, the car has been professionally resprayed in its original colour and the interior has benefitted from a full re-trim and re-carpeted with the original specification Silverknit carpet, all of which has been photographically documented on a CD. The air conditioning is fully operational, new heat exchangers have been fitted and the car was recently serviced. This Turbo LE has been expertly maintained throughout its years by main dealers and specialist Porsche garages. It has a fully stamped service book warranting its 49,435 miles from new and also retains its original build stickers under the bonnet and on the B-pillars detailing the LE's factory option codes. This car was capable of a top speed of 174mph and 0 - 60 in 4.76 seconds when new in 1989, and our vendor enthuses that it's still a truly exhilarating car to drive when that big turbo kicks in!

In fine condition and wearing the apt registration "A9H LE', this 930 Turbo LE is supplied with a UK V5c and an MoT until March 2016. With a 14-year production run for the 930 Turbo, these last 53 Limited Edition cars are arguably the most collectable, and this car represents an opportunity to own a rare iconic Porsche.