Still noticing the differences, apologies for the later car. But I should have picked up on the tail at least.
Thanks for posting anyway, and make no mistake ALL 930s are great, but the idea is to have a dedicated thread for the 3.0 cars.
Not a big deal. Another quick difference, in your top photo you can just make out the beginning of the flush mounted fog lamp in the painted front spoiler. Porsche started that in 1984 with the introduction of the 3.2 Carreras, and it was also changed on the 930.
Also many 3.0 cars have a single mirror on the driver's door only.. very early examples will have no stone guards too. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Hi Joe, That was taken in Monterey with the R Gruppe guys while doing the feature/cover for 911 and Porsche World magazine! Funny sidebar, we were doing the photo shoot at Laguna Seca(off track roads), and I was caught speeding by the track sheriff..........after a bit of explaining he let me go with a warning, but I thought how ironic to be getting pulled over for speeding........ at a race track! I imagined Steve might of got a kick out of that, Chad sure did! Best, Mike PS Keep up the great work on this thread!!
I saw this beauty at Sebring in 2010. I may be in the minority but I love the Turbo decal. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Agreed, and all the better if it came that way. I think this is the same car (pictured earlier in the thread) with different wheels? Image Unavailable, Please Login
Steve Ooley showed 0014 (one of the USA prototypes) @ Porsche Parade St Charles 2010 Image Unavailable, Please Login
Nice blue/blue Pennsylvania car that changed hands a few years ago.. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
The Porsche museum released the fourth book from the automaker's in-house publishers, "Edition Porsche-Museum", called "Porsche Turbo Stories". The 224 page book contains the complete history of the 911 Turbo range, including previously unpublished photos from the company archive and a selection of advertisements, starting from the very first 911 Turbo 3.0 in 1974 to the latest model that was revealed at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The new book will be available from the Porsche Museum shop for 14.90 (around $22.3 at today's exchange rates), in both German and English. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
i am familiar with this one as i was looking at it when it was for sale. it was a nice car, paint to sample, but had ben repainted a slightly different shade of blue than the paint to sample color. this sould be seen in the door wells etc. back then i i could have bought in the $26-28k range.
a 77 i looked at about 1 year ago. grey paint to sample. had some paint and body issues. needed general loving cosmetically and mechanically. probably could have bought it in the mid 20s. the green 76 next to it wan't for sale but it was a sweet car. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Oh wow, you have seen a lot of cars! Good for you, the looking gives you experience. Here is an original 1977 white/white Eu car that sold recently in Germany.. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
The write-up by Gooding & Co a few years ago. A few errors but nothing to worry about... ====================================================== The Porsche 930 In 1976, Porsche unveiled what was to be the first 911 Turbo, internally known as the 930. Their success in racing at the time had been achieved with turbocharged engines, and for the first time, Porsche applied this racing technology to a production road car. When introduced, the Turbo Carrera garnered much attention, not only for its thrilling performance, but also for its avant garde styling, which included wide fender flares and a distinctive rear spoiler. This Car This 1976 Porsche Turbo is an extremely rare car, being one of only 400 originally imported to the United States. However, this particular car has the more important distinction of being specially ordered for, and originally owned by, film and racing star Steve McQueen. By that time, the King of Cool had already owned, driven and raced several Porsches, including a Speedster, a 917 and several 911s, and his affinity for the German marque was well known. McQueen ordered his Turbo in Slate Gray, the color of the 911S he drove during the filming of LeMans and a personal favorite. McQueens son Chad recalls his fathers time with the car saying fondly, That car really hauled. A family friend, Dean Martin Jr., was equally enthralled by the 930 and continually pursued McQueen to sell him the car. Finally, in 1978, Steve succumbed, selling his Turbo to Dean Jr. and his fiancée, Dorothy Hamill. This important Porsche was featured in the November 2007 Porsche Panorama article Steve McQueen Porschephile and in the recent book McQueens Machines by Matt Stone, in which Chad McQueen tells the story of his father coming home from a trip a day early and catching him driving the Turbo. While Steve wasnt too upset by his son practicing his shifting techniques down the neighborhood streets, he nonetheless sent Chad to his room to think about his actions behind the wheel of what was, at the time, a true supercar capable of staggering performance. Barbara Barbie McQueen, Steve McQueens wife, remembers the gray car well, as it was the car that Steve owned when they were first married and kept in his special storage at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Barbie recalls one evening, in particular, riding with Steve in the car, He loved driving the car fast. He scared the hell out of me powering through turns driving through Beverly Hills in the rain. Barbie also recalls borrowing the car for one of her many modeling jobs in San Francisco. She drove the car up the California Coast; being aware of its brute power, she didnt get on it too hard. Steve had made lodging arrangements for both me and the Porsche on this trip! Steve was very proud of his car, which Porche built special order to his exact specification and finished in this unique gray color. A full restoration was completed in 1995, and McQueens Turbo remains in outstanding mechanical and cosmetic condition. As when new, the car features a limited slip differential, the original 15-inch Fuchs wheels and period-correct Pirelli tires, as well as the beautiful Slate Gray paintwork and a sunroof. Ironically, McQueen also fitted a switch on the dashboard that disabled the tail and brake lights so as to reduce the chance of detection by the police. The original matching-numbers engine is still in the car and all of these components are fully supported by a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. Steve McQueen is widely regarded as an important automotive enthusiast, and it is often said that he was first and foremost a race car driver, who used his on-screen talent to support his racing ambitions and automotive enthusiasm. This 1976 Porsche 930 is one of only three examples of a McQueen Porsche 911, and this could very well be the only one ever offered for sale to the public, making this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire an important piece of McQueen and Porsche history. This is a well-known and beautifully restored car that will continue to impress wherever it is seen. Formerly The Property Of Steve McQueen 1976 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera Chassis No. 930680048 Engine No. 6860413 Featured In The Matt Stone Book McQueens Machines Beautifully Restored While Retaining Its Original Specifications A Rare And Exciting Opportunity To Own An Enviable McQueen Car Matching Numbers 2,993 CC Turbocharged Flat-Six-Cylinder Engine Bosch K-Jetronic Fuel Injection 234 HP At 5,500 RPM 4-Speed Manual Transmission MacPherson Strut Front Suspension Semi-Trailing Arm Rear Suspension Image Unavailable, Please Login
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Mike, this must be Steve's "Chad don't ever let me catch you taking the 930 out without my permission" look? Image Unavailable, Please Login
Awesome original California car (shown earlier in the thread) also at Rennsport Reunion Image Unavailable, Please Login
California Porsche dealer Bob Smith delivered many 3 litre 930s. Here is one delivered in 1977 Image Unavailable, Please Login
The same 1977 car as used in Japanese period literature, imaged when new. Image Unavailable, Please Login
76 i looked at about 3 1/2 years ago. nice car, was repainted in orig silver w/ blue interior. nice color combo. drove well but neded a little loving. was asking $35k and sold it quickly to someone in FL. he in turn was asking $37k. Image Unavailable, Please Login
You have definitely looked at more examples than anyone I'm aware of! How many different cars have you seen?
