1991 Porsche Turbo - Very Low Miles, Original

You are bidding on a low mileage, rare, 1991 Porsche 911 Turbo – paint to color car – 1 of 1

My 911 Turbo has only 32,555 original miles.
Is there a more iconic Porsche than a 964 bodied, air cooled Turbo? If there is, I don’t know it. Head over to Singer.com and spend a minimum of $450,000 for a 964 bodied custom Porsche (or buy mine for much less).

Eight or more years ago when I bought this car – she was fast. Today I’d call her “current”. But not hypercar territory. I wasn’t then – and am not now, seeking super stardom. I love the pure manner of older Porsches. They are, at heart, drivable, toss-able and most of all, bullet proof. Pure air-cooled fun.

I am liquidating part of my collection and this Turbo must go. I have purchased a business (SaveUp.com) and sadly it’s taking all of my available cash (so you want to be an entrepreneur?).

There were only 3,660 Porsche Turbo’s built between 1991-92 worldwide. Of course less were brought into the US. Needless to say - she is rare.

The color is also very rare: Paint to Customer Color Match – L999 – which means that there is not another 1991 Turbo in this color. It was a special order customer selected match. Porsche can only say that it was custom and no color name is affixed to it. The car is a dark metallic green – stunning really – as the picture show. It sometimes appears black, but, in the light, she is a dark green color.

Do I need to tell you – she is a beast? Wait for 3,500 rpm and then – hold on. Pray you are not in the middle of a corner when the wick is lit – because you’ll get sideways pretty darn quickly. Seasoned Turbo drivers (before 4wd and electronic gimmickry) well know that you need to be ever vigilant and expect this boost. With a large single K27 Turbo, there is enough turbo lag that you could lean over and find your favorite radio station, then resume your frenetic driving.

There is the on / off nature of vintage Turbo’s that makes them so much fun. Below 3,500 rpm – Volkswagen. Above 3,500 rpm – insanity. Early Porsche Turbo’s don’t have the work linear in their lexicon. Nope, it’ a light switch, on or off.

964 Turbo 3.3

0-60 4.4 sec 1/4 mile 12.9 sec

Condition:

I don’t drive my Turbo often, but when I do, I don’t worry about a stone chip or errant pebble. This car is meant to be driven. If you want a trailer queen, this may not be your car. Which isn’t to say that she isn’t very nice, she is. If you want a show car, look at my other auction – a low mileage 1976 Porsche 911S that our team restored. Best paint on any Porsche anywhere.

Back to the turbo – I took the car to the Porsche Exchange in Highland Park, Illinois (great shop) and they tweaked the ecu a bit. The car doesn’t have 320 hp any longer, more like 360. There is also an aftermarket exhaust on the car.
Other than that – stock. There isn’t much you can do to the 3.3 engine, without cooling it with water (if you want reliability). Or pulling it out and reworking it entirely.

The exterior is a 9.5/10. A few small chips – a minor scratch here and there

You can see by the pictures that she is very nice, but I am particular. The interior is also very nice, tan with dark green piping. There is an aftermarket stereo in the car – it isn’t great and the sound is average. If you are listening to the radio – I suppose you miss the point of the air cooled engine entirely.

The clutch is heavy (meaning all 1991 Turbo clutches require a strong right leg) but in excellent condition. The transmission shifts perfectly. The engine runs amazingly – no issues at all (shouldn’t be at 32,500 miles). She comes onto boost with no issues. When the boost it at full spool, she sounds like an ape whose banana you just stole. Angry.

• The sunroof and windows work perfectly. The rear seats have probably never been sat in (who can fit?).
• There is a wooden shifter knob – very nice – an option.
• The seats are leather and power
• There is a rear wiper ( I think it was standard on Turbos) works great

• Sunroof (if you can find the switch – hint under the dash) works perfectly.

• The rims are original and in great (but never perfect) condition.
• The tires are in excellent condition. I’ve never replaced them.

The car tracks straight and true and brakes with the best of them. After all, she weighs only 3,276 lbs.
She is a five speed. You’ll wish there was another gear as she has more power and top speed if there was one. Very retro.

There is a sense of heft in the rear end. No matter how improved the 964 Turbo was over the previous version, there is the ever present bobbing – a product of the heavy engine and small wheelbase. This “bobbing” is normal and the very essence of a vintage Porsche. She’ll do in excess of 168mph – but you won’t. Who has that kind of courage? The front end will lift at higher speeds and she might drift in an unnerving way. Truly only the courageous or stupid need seek the top speed of this car.

The car is very nice. I keep my cars in a heated and climate controlled showroom. There is no rust on the car whatsoeve.

I have a clean and clear title. There is a history of a spin and damage to the rear axle and rim (before I bought it). The car was repaired professionally by Porsche. I suspect a lot of Turbo’s have been spun and not reported. However, I knew this when I bought the car. It drives true and straight. I have had a four wheel alignment done on the car to assure proper tire wear.

The tires are in excellent shape but not new. The brakes are original.

SPECS

1991 911 Turbo Coupe (964)

engin

TYPE _Flat 6_

INDUCTION_ Turbocharged_

COOLING_ Air/oil-cooled_

VALVETRAIN _Single overhead camshaft_

INJECTION_ Port injection_

BORE X STROKE _3.82 in/97 mm x 2.93 in/74.4 mm_

DISPLACEMENT_ 201.32 cu-in/3,299 cc_

HORSEPOWER_ 315 @ 5750 rpm_

TORQUE_ 332 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm_

MAX RPM_ 6800_

COMPRESSION RATIO_ 7.0:1_

Transmission

OPTIONS _5-speed manual_

Chassis

TYPE_ Rear-engined, rear-wheel drive_

CURB WEIGHT_3,274 lbs._

HEIGHT_ 51.57 in/1,310 mm_

GROUND CLEARANCE _4.72 in/120 mm_

LENGTH_ 168.31 in/4,275 mm_

WHEELBASE _89.45 in/2,272 mm_

WIDTH _69.88 in/1,775 mm_

TRACK FRONT _56.54 in/1,463 mm_

TRACK REAR_ 59.09 in/1,501 mm_

DRAG COEFFICIENT_.36_

WHEEL SIZE FRONT_17 x 7_

WHEEL SIZE REAR_17 x 9_

TIRE SIZE FRONT _205/50ZR-17_

TIRE SIZE REAR _255/40ZR-17_

Brakes

CALIPER FRONT _Fixed 4-piston_

CALIPER REAR_ Fixed 4-piston_

DISC TYPE FRONT_ Ventilated and cross-drilled discs_

DISC TYPE REAR_ Ventilated and cross-drilled discs_

DISC SIZE FRONT_ 12.68 in/322 mm x 1.26 in/32 mm_

DISC SIZE REAR _11.77 in/299 mm x 1.10 in/28 mm_

Performance

0 TO 60 MPH_ 4.4 seconds_

TOP SPEED_ 168 mph_

Fuel

MPG CITY_ 12_

MPG HIGHWAY_ 20_

MPG COMBINED_ 14_

FUEL TANK CAPACITY _20.3 U.S. gallons_

REQUIRED OCTANE _Premium unleaded (91+)_

I require a $2000 deposit, non refundable (been burned before) upon winning the auction. The balance by wire within 5 days. Inspections are encouraged and welcomed. We have lifts here so she can be put in the air. Porsche Exchange has serviced the car – so records are available. They can also inspect the car for you – should you choose.

Now for the legalese:

The car is not new, it is used and sold as-is, where is. We encourage email questions and inspections. My rating is important to me, as is your satisfaction.

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The successful high bidder will submit a $500 NON-REFUNDABLE Deposit due immediately following the close of the auction. This $500 deposit is good towards the purchase of the vehicle and will be deducted from the total amount of the purchase. We accept PAYPAL only for the initial deposit only. If the vehicle cannot be picked up or paid for completely within 7-days from the close of auction, Deposits and fees are NON-REFUNDABLE if the vehicle is not paid for.

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Buyer Inspections ...

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Vehicle Condition ...

This car is NOT brand new. It is personally owned by me. Please expect a certain amount of wear, use, and flaws, as is standard on ANY pre-owned vehicle that has been driven. All pre-owned vehicles including this one may have dings, nicks, chips, scratches and any other marks that are associated with use consistent with age and mileage of the vehicle. Any known obvious defects that are not normal wear and tear will be noted in the listing.

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On Aug-14-16 at 20:16:58 PDT, seller added the following information:

I want toreiterate. I have aclean title forthe car. It is not arebuilt title - if you need a copy of the title, please send your email address. Thanks