Taken Off Market 1977 930 Turbo Carrera Silver/Lobester Red - with supporting docs to original owner, window sticker

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I am offering my beloved US delivered, 1977 930 Turbo Carrera, 51k mile, coupe, sunroof, A/C, 4-speed manual here. Certificate of Authenticity

This 1977 Porsche Turbo was purchased new in Kansas City at Art Bunker, Porsche Audi for $28,700 by Roger Morrison (still alive and loves talking stories about his car) on August 1st 1977. Roger registered the car in the name of his business, Long-McArthur Inc. Kansas. The original sale of the car was executed by John Youngblood (original business card), the sales manager at Art Bunker at the time.

According to the Bill of Sale #05910, the car was originally $26,995

According to the Window Sticker, extra's included:

* Sport Seats (left & right) $255
* Sunroof $710
* Heated Right Outside Mirror $85
* Dealer Prep $500
* Freight $155

It took original owner Roger Morrison slightly more than 1 month to receive his first speeding ticket as he began using the Turbo as it was intended. On October 11th, 1977 Roger received citation #1848310 by Kansas City Highway Patrol for allegedly doing 72 mph in a 55 speed zone. Roger has stated to me that he was well north of 90 but the office kindly walked the ticket down in speed.

In July of 1978 Roger continued to cherish his car but had questions about keeping the engine cool. He tended not to use the car in warm weather (90 degrees+) and was trying to learn how he might keep the air cooled car running at cooler temps. Roger wrote a letter, pen to paper to Charles Stoddard on July 11th 1978 after Stoddard discussed oil coolers on early cars in Panorama. Stoddard wrote back a short few days later in red pen on paper and suggested that Roger remove from the car the thermal reactors. Even though illegal Stoddard stated, it will drop the temperature of the engine 30 degrees.

Roger was a meticulous with his notes and documentation. He even saved his scribbles from when he was working on various vanity license plate ideas. He even saved the negatives (pictures) of his beloved 1977 Turbo next to his 1979 Turbo (6 negatives in total).

Even though Roger loved his beloved 1977 Turbo Carrera, on March 19th 1979, Roger chose to sell listing it in The Wall Street Journal after having bought a brand new 1979 Turbo.

The newspaper listing in the Wall Street Journal on 04/05/1979 stated:


Late '77 Porsche Turbo Carrera for sale by original owner.
9307800668 Silver with Lobster interior, sun roof, RH mirror and sport seats. 2,950 miles. Never driven in rain or smoked in. Bra, mats and cover from new. $31,950.00 Can deliver in enclosed. Reason for selling: Purchased a new 3.3 Turbo Roger Morrison (original newspaper listing will go with the sale of the car).

On the same day, listed for sale is a 1971 Lamborghini Miura SV for $30,000 and a 76 Countach for $85,000. The Miura would have been a nice purchase…

On 05/08/1979, Charles Grigsby left a message for Roger Morrison via Roger's secretary. Charles had seen the listing in the Wall Street Journal and was interested in traveling with his 12 year old son to inspect the car. Charles ultimately purchased the car from Roger on July 13th 1979 and became the 2nd owner.

Charles passed away that same year but his son is still alive and had some great stories to share. His contact info will go with the sale. He accompanied his dad on the trip to Kansas to inspect the car before the purchase from Roger. His dad took out a 2nd mortgage on their home to purchase the car. He shared a story about his dad doing 80 and a highway patrol officer pulling up besides them on the highway and the officer covering his eyes with his hand. With that, Charles put the pedal down and took off. His son, who is also named Charles was incredibly emotional when we connected as the car had deep memories to him having his dad pass away in the same year of the purchase when he was just 12 years old.

Dr. Robert S Brown of De Moines, Iowa was the 3rd owner. He is still alive and I have spoken with him about the car only on email. His contact will go with the car. Dr. Brown took the car to the 1983 Porsche Parade in Ozarks and entered the car in the Pirelli Driving Event and took first place. The weekend was all Porsche, all day. The car was also written up and photographed in a Porsche Magazine as the car sported license plate STIX and when under the ownership of Dr. Robert Brown. Along with the sale is a video documentary DVD. Here is a preview. In this second video clip, at 3.58 seconds, the Turbo race is discussed.

There is a lapse of time and ownership at this point but the car does resurface with owner Karen Burkhardt in Denver Colorado in the early 1990's.

The car moved onward to John Carey of Wyoming in 1997 whom I purchased it from in the beginning of 2015. John often worked on the car and there are a LOT of receipts from this period for parts. John owned the car for 18 years and there must be 40 receipts.

Under my ownership, I have had the car painted from door-jams out, the undercarriage and wheel-wells cleaned but not painted and still original. The interior is all original and was cleaned and not altered. The engine was removed and rebuilt from top to bottom. The car is now meticulous and worthy of sitting on the lawn at any concourse event. I have receipts totaling $70,000 for full engine rebuild, paint from door jams out, deep clean undercarriage, wheel wells, etc.

All the information above is documented except stories from the past owners which can be obtained by phone calls or emails if anyone wishes.

Reason for selling:
I have owned the car for 6 years now and just bought land which I plan to develop into a vineyard, home and winery. That proof is here: If not for this land purchase, I would be a seller.

Pedigree:
1st Owner: Roger Morrison (from new – March 19th 1979)


2nd Owner: Charles Grigsby (July 18th 1979 -


3rd Owner: Dr. Robert S Brown (July 6th 1981 -


4th Owner - Karen Burkhardt (December 9th 1991 -


5th Owner John Carey (1997 - 2015)


6th Owner Jamie Kutch (2015 – Present)

Last Listing of this car for sale when I purchased is here:

Specs:
1977 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera Coupe, built completion on 04/30/1977
4-Speed Manual
Silver Metallic Exterior / Lobster Red Interior
Sport Seats
Matching numbers
VIN# 9307800668
Engine# 6870683
Transmission# 771291
50k original, documented miles

Service History (all paper work included):
08/01/1977 – Original window sticker from Art Bunker
08/01/1977 – Original business car of salesman, John Youngblood who sold the car at Art Bunker
08/01/1977 – Odometer Mileage Statement with Vin of car and 101 miles on odometer
08/01/1977 – Original invoice on Art Bunker letterhead
08/01/1977 – Bill of Sale for 1977 Porsche Turbo with Vin and salesman’s name matching business card
08/22/1977 – Receipt from First National Bank for loan / purchase of car
09/22/1977 – Receipt from dealer Art Bunker for tune-up
09/22/1977 – Receipt from dealer Art Bunker for Porsche Parts
10/19/1977 - Receipt to original owner for Porsche part
01/20/1978 – Letter to Tim Vaughn
01/28/1978 – Letter to salesman at Art Bunker
02/01/1978 – Letter to salesman at Art Bunker about this Turbo and about a 928
02/06/1978 – Receipt to original owner for Porsche part
02/24/1978 – Letter to Ed Swearingen about the Turbo and a Countache
07/14/1978 – Letter to Charles Stoddard along with his reply, pen and paper
03/06/1979 – Letter to Chuck Stoddard thanking him for dining together and speaking about Porsche Motorcars
03/19/1979 – Original letter to list the car for sale
04/5/1979 – The Wall Street Journal Classified car section listing the car for sale
05/08/1979 – Note from original owners secretary that 2nd owner called and left his name, phone, address, etc. about the car
11/14/1977 – Stoddard receipt to original owner for Turbo Tribute $45
01/26/1979 – Letter from owner to Jeff Gamble about Porsche Turbo’s.
12/19/1979 – Letter to Murray Patkin about Porsche from original owner
07/13/1979 – Federal Credit Union check from 2nd owner to 1st owner to buy car
07/18/1979 – Note to secretary about payment for car
07/06/1981 – Letter from original owner to 3rd owner Dr. Robert S. Brown
01/01/1983 – Porsche Parade DVD
01/01/1983 – Full weekend binder of events, patch, retc.
12/09/1991 – Receipt for booster sending unit, axel repack, rear sway bar bushing, brake fluid, oil change
11/13/1997 – Receipt from Porsche dealer for cam cover, oil seal.
11/14/1997 – Receipt for 1977 930 Head Stud
11-18-1997 through 2001 – 20 receipt from Napa Auto Store for various parts.
12/05/1997 Letter from Porsche North American to owner John Carey
12/2/1997 Letter from Porsche North American to owner John Carey includes cars VIN
01/31/1998 Letter from Porsche Club of American to owner John Carey about 77 Turbo’s.
06/10/1998 Receipt (Porsche parts)
07/01/1999 Receipt for rebuilding Turbo
04/12/2000 - Receipt (Bearing, gasket, O-Ring, Piston Ring, Lockout nuts, labor)
05/02/2000 – Receipt (Porsche parts)
09/21/2000 - Receipt (Porsche parts)
10/03/2000 – Receipt for Flywheel pilot bushing, bolt, bell, crank)
03/07/2001 – Receipt for Valve Seal, gaskets.
03/14/2001 – (Receipt for installing valve stem seals.
05/22/2002 – Receipt for the Repair Manuals for 77 Turbo
8/27/2002 - Receipt (gaskets, camshaft washer, cam gear)
10/10/2002 - Receipt (new tires)
09/30/2003 Receipt (Porsche parts)
10/10/2003 - Receipt (Porsche parts)
08/16/2013 Receipt (Porsche parts)
04/04/2015 Receipt for oil change, adjust clutch, adjust valves, hood shocks, bleed breaks
10/26/2015 Receipt for check heater staying open, check oil leak
04/01/2016 – Receipt (restoration)
05/31/2016 – Receipt (restoration)
09/01/2016 – Receipt (restoration)
09/14/2016 – Receipt (restoration)

Extra:
Genuine key, Black fob
Original tool kit
Original manual with original owners name / business inside
Original car jack
Original date stamped spare tire
Original radio literature
Original Electric Air Compressor (tire inflation)
Original and complete Tool Kit
Original dealer license plate frame
Pirelli P7 Cintrato color advertisement
Multiple pages (20 or so pages) of notes about cars, Turbo’s, prices, etc.
1977 Porsche Turbo Technical Data brochure

Pros:
All Seat Belts date stamped, original
Sport seats
All wheels’ date stamped 77, date stamped spare 02/77
Muffler date stamped, original
Original Bamburg radio & microphone
Glass all around car, all original and stamped
Period pictures of car from the 1970's.
All service records since new organized chronologically in a binder
Gas Cap with original stickers still attached both inside and on cap.
Owner #1, owner #2, owner #3 and owner #5 are all still alive in and willing to share stories over the phone
New paint, door-jams out, original interior, matching numbers, concourse ready
Honest, knowledgeable seller of the history of these early Turbo cars
Fully documented history
Well maintained, all records included
No accidents, clean title
Four-speed
No after market parts, all original

Cons:
I cannot honestly think of any. On a scale of 1 to 10 the car is a 10. Pictures are not doing the exterior justice as silver is so challenging to shoot in the sun. It must be seen to be appreciated.

Given this cars condition, mileage and maintenance I am asking $210,000

Please PM me or email me at [email protected] with any questions or inquiries.

FULL LIST OF PICTURES AND MANY OF THE DOCUMENTS ARE HERE VIA DROPBOX:

Car is located in San Francisco and available for inspection. The car has been seen by: Ben Kirchner at Retro Sport https://retro-sport.com who has experience with RSR’s. 935’s, etc.
Also the car has been seen by Cameron Wayland of Wayland Motor Sports http://waylandmotorsports.com Also the car has been seen by Tim Lingerfelt as he did paint and engine work http://carolinacoachcrafters.com

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Thank you! Cheers.

 

Thanks Ryan. It certainly took some time and so I appreciate it. Cheers!

 

Thanks. The green one is a 1976 and my six year old sons favorite color and car in my fleet! Emerald Green Metallic... It will go to him someday... glad you dig it!

 

I’ll take payment in wine to post ads! Thanks CGT000

Simchanova, thanks for the kind words. I am glad you enjoyed the posting and car. I would be happy to share a glass someday! My winery is up in Sonoma and I myself live in the sunset district of SF. I still own a few cars so there is still will be some fun to be had locally! I agree that I am sure Porsche has something planned or up there sleeve for the 50th anniversary. It would be some sight to see 50 years of Turbo's lined up in Monterey!

Cheers and be well!
Jamie

 

I connected with the original owner today after having sent him this listing. He was happy with the stewardship and shared with me these pictures of the car over email today and stated they were taken when he first took delivery.

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I can't help myself so here are some pics of the Emerald Green ROW 1976 Turbo.

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Yup! From the factory it looks like it is up on stilts!

 

Bruce Canepa giving the 1977 Turbo a "look over" at Hillsborough Concours.

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The car is on the current front page pf the Hillsborough web-page (third car from the left) HERE

My pictures from a different vantage point:

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And the judges doing their thing...

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Thanks for your kind words and many of the others who posted here. I appreciate it.