BaT Auction: 1983 Porsche 911SC Cabriolet

This 1983 Porsche 911SC cabriolet was originally delivered to Jack Daniels Porsche Audi of Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and remained registered to its original owner until 2014 before being later acquired six months ago by the selling dealer. The car is finished in Guards Red over a black full leather interior, and power is provided by a 3.0-liter flat-six paired with a five-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes a limited-slip differential, a black soft top, 16″ Fuchs wheels, and air conditioning. An oil change and inspection were performed in February 2021. This 911SC is now offered with service records from 1984-2000 and 2010-2020, factory literature, Porsche Classic tool kit, convertible top boot cover, jack, spare tire,  tire carrying bag, an accident-free Carfax report, and a clean Florida title.

The exterior is finished in Guards Red with a black soft top and features fog lights, headlight washers, and a power antenna. The selling dealer notes that the front trunk area and rear bumper have been refinished. Photos of paint meter readings are available in the gallery below.

Staggered-width 16” Fuchs alloy wheels with black centers and anodized lips are wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires that show date codes from 2009 and 2010 and are sized 205/55 up front and 225/50 in back. Bilstein shocks are fitted at all four corners. A brake fluid flush was performed in 2020 along with the replacement of the rear brake pads, lines, and left rear caliper.

The seating surfaces are upholstered in black leather with a matching dashboard, center console, door panels, and carpets. Amenities include air conditioning, power windows, a Blaupunkt Monterey cassette stereo, and cruise control.

A leather-wrapped three-spoke sport steering wheel frames a tachometer with a 6,300-rpm redline and a 170-mph speedometer. The six-digit mechanical odometer was replaced in May 2007 and currently indicates approximately 16k miles, though true mileage is unknown.

The fuel-injected 3.0-liter flat-six was factory-rated at 172 horsepower with 189 lb-ft of torque. An oil change and inspection were performed in February 2021, while a leaking oil line was repaired in 2020 along with replacement of the fuel pump, oil pressure switch and sending unit, and decklid lift supports.

Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. Additional underside photos are available in the gallery below.

A copy of the window sticker shows original delivery to Jack Daniels Porsche Audi of Fair Lawn, New Jersey along with the optional equipment and an MSRP of $39,605.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and displays history in New York, Puerto Rico, and Florida through its most recent entry in September 2020. The report also notes that the odometer was replaced in May 2007 at 15,517 miles and started over at 0 at that time.

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