This 911 began life as a 1983 911SC Cabriolet finished in Guards red, with red leather. Upon arrival at AJR, the car was disassembled and began its transformation. The body was stripped to bare metal, and factory 930 flares, slant nose front fenders, and extended rockers were installed. Quarter panel intakes were added in exact factory dimensions (4 15/16 inches from the wheel well, and 2 ½ inches from the door jamb). Correct wooden intake spears were installed to round out the aesthetic.
-No evidence of welding insert panels on front fenders
-Wiring to lighting using factory harnesses
-Shock supports unmodified
-Jack extensions welded to rockers
-Rearmost edge of the quarter panel air intake follows the curve of the wheel well opening
-Oil cooler lines enter through-body into the front trunk compartment
Following metal work, the car was completely repainted in its original Guards Red. A 3.2 Liter flat-six from a 1987 Porsche 911 was sourced for the build in place of the original 3.0L engine. Upon completion of the build, the car was delivered and spent about a year with the commissioned owner. In 1991 showing approximately 45,000 miles, the car was sold to a San Diego Porsche enthusiast where it has resided for the past 33 years.
During the past 33 years of ownership with the most recent owner, the car was treated as a member of the family being regularly detailed and thoroughly serviced by Wayne Baker of Personalized Autohaus in Miramar. The car also benefited from annual trips to a high-end detail shop in Los Angeles where the car was cleaned and detailed including undercarriage annually.
Most recently the car has benefitted from a top-end overhaul of the engine which was carried out 2 years and about 1000 miles ago. The top-end overhaul was performed by the former engine builder of Wayne Baker, now working independently after Wayne’s retirement.
Today the car presents as an absolute top example from both a cosmetic and mechanical standpoint. Upon arrival at CPR the car was found to need nothing, including a detail as it had just returned from its annual detail with a fresh paint correction performed and new ceramic coating applied. The undercarriage of the car is immaculate. Absolutely no dirt or grime build-up, and beautiful plating and surface finishes throughout. The car looks freshly restored from all angles.
Slantnose conversions have been performed at all levels of quality over the years. Most were performed poorly which is why we traditionally never take them in. In the past years, we have found that the only legitimate high-quality period-built Slantnoses came from Alan Johnson Racing, and this car is likely one of their finest. That coupled with a 33 year owner who took meticulous to another level, and we are left today with an immaculate 911 Slantnose that many people would be hard-pressed to declare a conversion.
Factory-built Slantnoses are very rare, and very expensive when they become available with prices reaching a quarter of a million dollars or more in some cases. If you love the Slantnose aesthetic, prefer a normally aspirated engine, and would like to own a beautiful example at a mere fraction of the cost of the original, this AJR-built conversion is a must-consider 911.
