1989 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo Targa

The Porsche 930 Turbo was a genuine 'Supercar' that defined the seventies and eighties. It was one of the fastest production cars available at the time. It was first seen at the 1973 Paris Auto Show and full production commenced two years later. The basic engine underpinnings came from the Carrera 2.7RS which was increased to 3.0Litres and, of course, turbocharged with technology gained from Porsche's 917/30 Can-Am program. The bodywork received special treatment to produce one of the most aggressive looking Porsches ever made with its wide arches and impressive rear whale-tail. The brakes came directly from the Porsche 917 race car. The final evolution of the 930 Turbo saw the engine capacity increased to 3299cc, with improved upgrades on the intercooler and, for some, the fitment of the G50 transmission.

This superb 930 Turbo Targa is believed to be 1 of only 18 UK supplied cars that feature a G50 gearbox, the vast majority of Turbo Targas featured the 4-speed unit. In total, just 58 UK right-hand drive cars were built in a three year production, making this model the rarest of the 930 Turbo derivatives.

Delivered new on 1st April 1989, this stunning example is finished in Baltic Blue with cream leather interior. It was sold new by official Porsche main dealer JCT600 to a Mr O. Rydborn and was sold again in 2000 by respected marque experts Paragon Porsche. The history file details bills and receipts for work over the years and retains nearly every single MoT certificate from 1993-2008, when it was exported to a significant German collection. Purchased by the current owner last year, he drove the car back from Germany and reports that the journey was an "absolute joy".

The condition of this car would suggest that it has been maintained to the highest standards and stored in a temperature controlled environment. The bodywork and paintwork are in fine order and the shut lines are very consistent throughout the exterior. The inner wings and spare wheel compartment retain a factory feel and the engine bay is very presentable. The interior is in lovely condition with only minor wear to the gear-knob and outer lip of the instrument cluster. The total mileage of the 930 is a mere 74,500 miles.

The registration papers are currently German, however, there is NOVA paperwork from HMRC stating that there are no taxes or duties to be paid and the car should go back to its previous registration number of F109 UMP. This beautiful Turbo Targa will be fully serviced prior to the auction and has a current MoT until October 2015.