1981 Porsche 911 3.0SC Targa
Highlights
- Very low mileage of only 50,605 miles
- Stand-out blue metallic over cream colour scheme
- Thick history file dating back to earliest days
- Extensive mechanical overhaul with few miles since
- Comprehensive history file with numerous MOTs and invoices
- Historic Vehicle usefully MOT and tax exempt
- Current MOT to May 2025 with no advisories
The Appeal
Reintroducing the legendary ‘SC’ nomenclature connected Porsche’s new model to its 356 forebears. This was a 911 that could be enjoyed every day - quick enough to excite, comfortable enough to drive long distances.
Finished in gorgeous light blue metallic, this ‘81 911SC has been used very sparingly over its 43 years, covering a mere 50,000 miles in that time. The lack of use hasn’t meant corners cut on maintenance - the history file is bulging, covering major and minor work including an engine overhaul, custom stainless steel exhaust and fully refurbished and polybushed suspension.
That investment and those sympathetic modifications mean that this is a classic 911 that is ready to enjoy. The condition reflects the low mileage, the cream leather interior being well presented and drizzled with some tasteful modifications.
This car is registered as a Historic Vehicle but has been usefully regularly MOT’d to give the buyer an independent assessment of the condition and mileage verification. The current test runs to May 2025 with no advisories.
With its popular specification and Targa-topped versatility, this very low mileage 911 is one of the best we have seen.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st January 1981
- Nine previous registered keepers
- Current keeper since June 2022
- He is now selling due to a house move and loss of storage
- MOT valid to 15th May 2025 with no advisories and 50,605 miles on test
- Registered as a Historic Vehicle so tax, MOT and ULEZ exempt
- Comprehensive folder with lots of MOTs and invoices
- Always kept garaged or stored
- Previous keeper sent the car to Porsche Nottingham for a service and suspension overhaul
- Porsche Nottingham requested to keep the car in their showroom due to the attention it generated
- Barely seen a drop of rain in the last twenty years, only taken out in the sunshine with the Targa top off
- Previous keeper owned the car for over twenty years
- Prior to that, it had been in the same family for many years
- Currently fitted with silver on black hsitoric plates which buyers should not are not legal on a car built after 1st January 1980 as here
- Lots of old MOT certificates and old tax discs
- Only 1,500 miles covered since 2006
Large pile of receipts, highlights include:
- 1986: Various maintenance work – £180
- 1987: Gearbox overhaul – £1,142
- 1988: Tune-up and leather treatment – £100
- 1988: New screen trim, steering lock, and front shock absorbers – £405
- 1989: Engine tune-up – £52
- 1989: Alarm repair – £130
- 1999: Front brake repairs – £69
- 1999: Reconditioned starter motor fitted – £200
- 1999: Clarion stereo system fitted – £304
- 2002: New heat exchangers fitted – £413
- 2002: Stainless steel exhaust system fitted – £640
- 2002: Heater control box – £99
- 2002: New heater parts – £45
- 2004: New pulley and fan assembly – $349
- 2004: Servicing work – £329
- 2005: Belts, pulleys, and misc parts – $24
- 2005: Service kit – £381
- 2005: Targa roof parts – £228
- 2006: New seat belts – £114
- 2006: Gearbox short shift kit – £150
- 2008: New engine lid struts – £36
- 2008: MOT work, servicing, and brake overhaul – £249
- 2009: New discs all around, one new heat exchanger – £845
- 2011: New clutch kit – £250
- 2011: New rear box strap and engine lid struts – £75
- 2012: New gaskets and jet carrier – £50
- 2012: Servicing and MOT work – £600
- 2023: New battery fitted
Highlights noted by seller:
- Stainless steel heat exchanges replaced with few miles covered since
- Custom made exhaust system in stainless steel
- Engine removed and overhauled
- Suspension removed, shot blasted and powder coated
- Poly-nylon bushes fitted to suspension
- Brakes overhauled
- Wheels refurbished
Notable upgrades:
- Aluminium dashboard
- Push button start
- Aluminium pedals
- Later steering wheel
- Sparco gear knob
- New carpets
- Dynamat added for sound proofing
- Gear linkages renewed with short-shift linkages to improve shift quality
- Clutch replaced with few miles since
- Targa top replaced
The Condition
- Smart and unusual light blue metallic paintwork in good order
- Buyers should expect some minor imperfections due to age and originality
- Targa roof model with well kept roof panel showing only minor deterioration
- This includes small wobble to roof likely easily remedied by adjustment
- There are some wear marks to the rubber seats where the roof attaches
- Underside in good order with no structural advisories on current MOT
- Factory sports kit including iconic factory ‘whale tail’ and chin spoiler
- Classic black ‘Fuchs’ alloy wheels with polished rims
- Few miles covered since alloys refurbished and remain in very good condition
- Smart cream leather interior with contrast piping and blue door cards
- Cabin is well kept with only minor deterioration to note in photographs
- This includes slight split on the stitch line on driver's seat and driver's sun visor needs re-padding
- Subtle modifications to interior as noted above and shown in photographs
- Carpets replaced and Dynamat added for soundproofing
The Mechanics
- Aluminium 2,993 cc flat six SC 1980 specification engine
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Engine reported to start on the button and sound lovely
- Extensive maintenance history documented above
- Stainless steel exhaust and heat exchangers
- Suspension removed, shot blasted, and powder coated
- All new poly-nylon bushes fitted to suspension
- Brakes have been overhauled
- Gear linkages renewed with short-shift linkages for more precise gear changes
- Clutch replaced in 2011 with very few miles covered since
- Vendor reports that the car drives well and is a real pleasure to be out in
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT
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✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.
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Auction Details
- Year 1981
- Make Porsche
- Model 911
- Colour Blue
- Mileage 50,605 Miles
- Engine size 2993
- Seller Type Private
- Town Alderley Edge
- County Cheshire
- Country United Kingdom
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Auction ends
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bids
- richbak•••• £36,750 02/07/24
- udayan-•••• £36,500 02/07/24
- keith.m•••• £36,250 01/07/24
- yan-hoo £36,000 01/07/24
- patsyno•••• £35,500 01/07/24
- keith.m•••• £35,250 01/07/24
- malus65•••• £35,000 01/07/24
- richbak•••• £34,250 01/07/24
- malus65•••• £34,000 30/06/24
- keith.m•••• £33,500 30/06/24
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