The first owner of this car was in the Seattle area, and the President of Olympic Boat Center. The car came through Bayside Porsche, a well-known Northwest Porsche dealer in the era. This car had “15 minutes of fame”, as it was used in the 1987 print catalog for The Bon Marche, a now defunct department store well known in the Seattle area.
Over the next 16 years, the first owner of the car had it regularly serviced at Bayside Porsche, and Squire’s Autowerke, while enjoying the car and accumulating 30,690 miles. The 2nd owner was a close friend of the first owner, and acquired the car in 2003 directly from him. She only added 8,000 miles during her ownership period. This car has been part of our private collection since 2018 and been well serviced and driven sparingly.
The condition of this car is very good throughout, with a very high degree of originality. Original paint, original top (with new rear window recently installed), original interior – Sport seats, carpet (with some UV fading – could easily update, but only original once!). Having had only 3 owners and limited mileage, the car has never been molested.
Mechanically, this car has undergone a full level of work less than 700 miles ago. An engine out service was performed to address some minor oil leaks and worn 2nd gear syncro gears in the transmission. Engine leak down was conducted on a stone cold motor on the bench, and were respectively – 8%, 6%, 6%, 8%, 6%, and 8%.
The convertible top was fully serviced (cables and motors) and adjusted while a new rear window was installed. New tires were wrapped around the freshly refinished Fuchs after a full wheel alignment was completed.
The original Window sticker ($102,513) states the following options, also confirmed by the COA:
· M505 – USA Slant Nose
· Fuchs Alloys finished in Grand Prix White
· Limited Slip Diff
· Heated Seats
· Sport Seats
· Luggage Compartment Black Velour
A true factory original slant nose turbo cab, what more can you ask for in terms of an iconic 1980s Porsche? A very true and original car in person, with signs of light use and loving care, and topped off with a major service, this slant nose car is ready for you to enjoy right now. Offered with Porsche COA, original books, manuals, tool kit, jack, tonneau cover, boot cover, and sales brochures from 1987.
