930 Turbo Carrera

Blaupunkt Bamberg Electronic Vintage Radio Cass MP3 Amp Mic Membox Mint Warranty | eBay

No Affiliation, just flagging because this is a terrific deal, and I can't figure out why it hasn't sold over a month or more. Maybe because it is Euro spec? Even so, these are so rare that I would think anyone doing a restoration would be ecstatic to have a correct Bamberg instead of sketchy aftermarket; who cares if the dial only goes to 104hz instead of 108?

 

The brown 930 looks like Mocha Brown which was not offered in 76-a little rough but pretty cheap for a 76. If Magnus's 75 was sepia brown that would be a special order color for 75. I hope he re-paints back to original color.
Phil

 

Must be a 3.0 liter euro 930 with the wrong radio needing this. Was not one just sold with a really wrong radio for over $160K? Could be the recent buyers have not found the good sites yet, or just financially drained.

 

The facia plate looks a little different to the others, I always thought they had a angle edge.
Would this radio suit a German delivered car? Can the bamberg experts chime in please

 

I thought the OEM Porsche Bambergs had "Porsche" written on the tape door instead of "Blaupunkt"?

 

anyone selling just the microphone

 

Nope, have seen both.

 

A 77 turbo 3.0 on german Ebay
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Porsche-911-930-Turbo-/251906761262?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item3aa6d0222e

 

In December 1975, Porsche released a press kit for the 934 - the Turbo RSR. Here are a few 934 (and 935) highlights (rough translations) from the German language press release...

New for 1976: Porsche Turbo RSR

As a major provider in the motor sport sector, the Porsche Company has responded as first adopted in 1976 for the drastic changes in Appendix J of the automotive Sporting Code of the FIA. With the newly developed Turbo RSR Porsche engine, appropriate, competitive and opportunity-rich with the new rules corresponding to competition and opportunity-rich GT car in time for the 1976 racing season. The Turbo RSR replaced at the international level the successful Carrera RSR. Porsche is confident that it will also continue its winning streak.

1976 popular sports plus factory use

In the 1976 season, the scenery will alter significantly on the race track. Reason for this is the new FIA specifications for Grand Turismo - and touring cars as well as the beginning of a new brand world championship for production cars of Group 5.

This was an interesting time for Porsche and turbocharging history. Also in December 1975, Porsche homologated the production Turbo in FIA Nr. 645, certifying that 400 identical cars had been produced qualifying the 934 for Group 4 and subsequently, the 935 for Group 5. By 1976, Porsche knew that demand for the new production Turbo was high as sales were better than expected. The first examples of the Turbo Carrera were also being delivered to the U.S. market. The future of the production Turbo was bright but it's doubtful that anyone at that time could have imagined it would still be in production today.

For the race track, it is unlikely Porsche could have envisioned how successful the 934, 935, and 936 turbocharged cars would be and how they would leave their indelible mark on international racing history. The 934s only overall international endurance race victory was at the 1977 Mosport 6 hour race but it won the 1976 Trans Am and 1976 European GT Championships. When you look at the major victory list below, you can’t help but admire Porsche turbocharged Group 4 and Group 5 race cars while at the same time acknowledging the important role of the production 930 Turbo.

Porsche 934 Major Victories:

1976 Trans Am Championship, USA
1976 European GT Championship
1977 Mosport 6 hours
1978 FIA GT Cup
1980 European Hill Climb Championship (Grp 4)

Porsche 935 Major Victories:

1976 FIA World Championship of Makes
1977 FIA World Championship of Makes
1977 Daytona 24 Hours
1977 German DRM Championship
1978 Daytona 24 Hours
1978 Sebring 12 Hours
1978 German DRM Championship
1979 Daytona 24 Hours
1979 Sebring 12 Hours
1979 Le Mans 24 Hours
1979 German DRM Championship
1980 Daytona 24 Hours
1980 Sebring 12 Hours
1981 Sebring 12 Hours
1982 Daytona 24 Hours
1982 Sebring 12 Hours
1983 Daytona 24 Hours
1984 Sebring 12 Hours
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Photo of original 77 930. My original 79 has Porsche on the face plate. As for a 78 I.m not sure as it was delivered " no radio" according to the COA.
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I think I may have an extra. I will have to make sure I do not have the radio anymore. My 77s are US and have the mike that rolls out of the center console. This extra one has the curly cord

 

Oops forgot photo of the 79.
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Thanks, that is really informative, especially that the 79 Le Mans ( and others ) , are considered Porsche Victories although built by Kremer GMBH which leads to thinking.Porsche authorized and promoted modded cars by others, other than just factory built showroom stock 930s, that so many think is the only way. Besides I have a Porsche 935 built by Kremer which some think is not a real Porsche. Must be real, if Kremer is credited with major Porsche wins. Tony@VoitureLTD

 

Wow, I can't believe anyone would think a Kremer 935 isn't a real Porsche. Porsche Motorsports has traditionally been based on privateers, and from the earliest 356s and 550s, privateers have modified the race cars to suit their needs. Think of all the privateer variants of the 962s, for instance.

 

Hi all, have much enjoyed this thread resource, and particularly as I will soon begin a resto of my 77 RoW RHD 930. It has porsche script seat trim which I have not seen before, and can't find any pics of. I'm trying to ascertain how far the colour is from as new, and also availability of this fabric should I need to replace it..

Earlysport
69 911E, 69 911E hotrod, 77 930, others built, driven, and gone
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Im pretty sure when i first got the car, i may have misplaced(thrown out the mic although it may turn up in the garage someday), i had no idea and figured it was part of some old portable tape deck. Pm what you are wanting out of it. much appreciated.

 

1977 Turbo, Viper Green.
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I don't believe the Porsche script fabric was available in the 1970s. I've never seen it listed in any of the factory fabric brochures/folders for the 3-liter Turbos.

 

I've not seen it before either, however this is a 3 owner car with a comprehensive history file and no receipts for any trim work. It was originally UK delivered and came to Australia 25 years ago. I bought it from a friend who has owned it for 19 years. Of course it's possible they are not factory, however the wear also seems commensurate with the rest of the interior.

Thanks,

Earlysport

 

This is something a COA (certificate of authenticity) may shed light on. Obviously dependant on the availability of information.
May be a good place to begin before searching for the material

 

I would agree.
I believe this style script became available with, or just after the introduction of the 924S in 85.

 

So I finally managed to get the car out this weekend. As much as I know this is a great sports car, I really need to get back into it to remind myself just how fantastic it is. A brief checkout drive on Saturday (all clear!) led to a much longer fun run with a fellow ’77 911 on Sunday.

Things I love about the turbo carrera:

-The way she burbles on the overrun;
-The wail under throttle;
-The way the boost kicks in;
-The light, feel-some steering;
-The comfort over distances, yet she still maintains great handling and sportiness;
-That direct, connected feel, unencumbered by power-steering or too many electronics;
-The fact that I can trust her on long trips;
-The airy cabin;
-The perfect dimensions, small enough to thread through the twisties, yet spacious enough for long trips;
-Looking back over my shoulder as we head off to try a new pub and seeing that timeless shape.
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Do you ( or anyone) know which radio(s) the curly cord were used with so I can check my extra Blaupunkt radios so not to let it go if I need it for one of mine?

 

Funny you bring up these virtues. I was preparing my '77 for the La Jolla Concourse and didn't drive her for a month. Yesterday morning I drove 15 minutes (to the show) and almost decided to keep driving, forgoing the show completely. Just an absolutely fantastic car and is slowly becoming my favorite driver of the three 930s I own. I made up for my neglect after the show.

Earlysport, looking at your photo of the "porsche script" seat insert I would think it's OE cloth added later. Maybe a previous owner added the "porsche script" cloth in lieu of the factory tartan or leather without reupholstering the entire seats. Being it's a RoW car I would venture to guess it had tartan dress and was switched to this later 80's style of "porsche script." Being that the leather's color and hide look close to the door panels I don't think the seats are out of another car, but that's also a possibility. The COA will be interesting to see.
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Shlobeck- beautiful car, ice green metallic really works nicely on the wide bodies.
Phil