Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3

The vehicle in detail

Following its Can-Am success, Porsche introduced the turbocharged 930 at the 1974 Paris Motor Show. A 1978 update increased displacement to 3.3 liters, added an intercooler, and raised output to 265 hp, while also delivering a revised whale tail, larger four-piston brakes, and suspension upgrades.

This 1979 Porsche 930 is among the final 50 delivered before the Turbo’s temporary withdrawal from the US market. It is believed to be the sole 1979 example finished in Gulf Blue, and it was specified with a black leather interior, sport seats, sunroof, and a limited-slip differential.

Delivered to Pioneer Porsche Audi of Denver in December 1979, this 930 is reported to be one of several purchased new by Houston oilman Jim Allison, who believed US imports had ceased. The strategy unraveled when the 930 model returned in 1986, with the cars reportedly sold at prevailing prices. Purchased in May 1991 by the consignor, a respected automotive historian and author, this 930 has been driven and enjoyed while earning multiple awards, including recognition at the 2010 Porsche Parade, 2017 Werks Reunion Amelia Island, and 2019 Werks Reunion, among others. Fastidiously maintained, it is accompanied by maintenance receipts and a detailed log book.

Presenting in largely original condition, this Gulf Blue 930 represents a distinctive example from the closing chapter of the model’s first US run.