The car was disassembled, the body was refinished in its original Black Metallic, and the interior was reupholstered in the correct Weissach specification featuring Doric Grey leather with Burgundy accents. The 3.0-liter flat-six engine and five-speed manual transaxle were rebuilt, including upgrades such as Dilavar lower head studs and Carrera 3.2-spec chain tensioners. The brake and suspension systems were also comprehensively overhauled. Since the completion of the work, the car has covered only 90 miles.
The car is now offered by the owner in Nijkerk, Netherlands, and comes with a German-language Porsche certificate, photographic documentation of the restoration, removed original parts, and Dutch registration documents.
ExteriorThe Weissach edition was created to honor Porsche’s motorsport development center in Weissach, Germany, and included a whale-tail rear spoiler as standard. This example is finished in Black Metallic, one of only two available Weissach colors, and was fully refinished in this original shade during the restoration. Rubber seals and gaskets were replaced, and the original US-spec bumpers and lighting are included in the sale.
Wheels & SuspensionThe 15″ Fuchs alloy wheels are finished in Platinum Metallic with polished lips, and are fitted with Continental tires. The following components were replaced or refurbished:
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Wheel bearings
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Brake pads
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Front brake rotors
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Brake hoses
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Spring plates and mounts
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Ball joints
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Tie rods
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Front struts
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Rear Bilstein shocks (installed prior to refurbishment)
The control arms were bead-blasted and clear-coated.
InteriorThe cabin was completely disassembled and restored in full Weissach specification, including:
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Reupholstered seats, door panels, steering wheel, and headliner
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New carpeting
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Doric Grey leather with Burgundy piping
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Power windows
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Blaupunkt Monterey SQR 23 radio
InstrumentationIncludes:
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170-mph VDO speedometer
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Tachometer
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Analog clock
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Auxiliary gauges
The odometer was reset during the refurbishment and reflects the mileage since completion.
Engine & TransmissionThe 3.0-liter flat-six engine was fully rebuilt, with the following work carried out:
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Wear check of cylinders and pistons
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Installation of Dilavar lower head studs
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Overhauled cylinder heads
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Carrera 3.2-spec chain tensioners
Replaced components include:
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Crankshaft bearings
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Rod bearings, bolts, and nuts
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Intermediate shaft bearings
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Camshaft chains
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Valves, seats, and guides
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Starter motor
The Type 915 five-speed manual transaxle was also rebuilt, including:
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New 1st- and 2nd-gear synchros
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New clutch disc and throwout bearing
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Subframe bead-blasted and clear-coated
Documentation
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German-language Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, dated June 10, 1980, listing factory colors and engine/gearbox numbers
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Photo documentation of the restoration
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Removed original parts
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Dutch registration documents (proof of ownership)
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