1987 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo

KEY FACTS

• A highly desirable air-cooled performance icon, the 930-generation Porsche 911 Turbo.
• Its power comes from a 3.3-litre turbocharged flat-six engine, driving the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission.
• First registered in 1987, it is an original UK-delivered example, which has been with the seller for eight years.
• The odometer shows 97,422 miles, which the seller believes to be the genuine total.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 930-era 911 Turbo is finished in the appealing shade of Marine Blue Metallic over a matching Marine Blue leather-trimmed interior.
• It rides on a set of 16-inch Fuchs alloy wheels finished in satin-black with anodised lips, and fitted with Toyo Proxes T1R tyres.
• Equipment includes 'impact' bumpers, heated and electrically adjustable front sport seats, air conditioning with climate control, electric windows, a sunroof, a front chin spoiler, a rear 'tea tray' spoiler, a Sony cassette stereo, a rear wiper, and a luggage compartment and rear panels in carpet.
• This example has been fitted with a Momo Prototipo steering wheel and Bilstein suspension.
• Accompanied by its original steering wheel, a Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche, the owner's manuals, the stamped service booklet, the V5C, and a large collection of maintenance invoices, MOT certificates, and old tax discs, as well as three keys (one original, two spares).

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: minor blemishes are present on the boot spoiler, including a chip and some light imperfections. The front scuttle has faint water spots on the paint. The car underwent a major refresh in 2017, including new kidney bowls, and the front valance was recently redone for stone chips.
• MOT test history is shown via the button in the listing overview.

SERVICE HISTORY

• It was most recently serviced in August 2025 at an indicated 97,208 miles by Porsche specialist Dove House Motor Company.
• The seller states that additional maintenance includes new injectors being fitted in April 2026 and a turbo wastegate refresh in August 2026.
• Other notable maintenance includes a recent engine-out service, a new clutch, and a rebuilt gearbox, all completed within the last 3,000 miles.

Dates and mileage:

Nov 1987 - 1,137 miles - Maltin Porsche

Jan 1989 - 12,310 miles - Maltin Porsche

Jul 1989 - 22,052 miles - Maltin Porsche

Feb 1990 - 26,688 miles - Rivervale Porsche

Jun 1991 - 31,320 miles - Evans Halshaw Porsche

Jul 1992 - 33,899 miles - Evans Halshaw Porsche

Aug 1993 - 36,041 miles - Evans Halshaw Porsche

1994 - 36,000 miles (Approx) - Stratstone of Wilmslow

Sep 1995 - 52,011 miles - Stratstone of Wilmslow

Aug 1996 - 67,494 miles - 930 Sport Porsche

Sep 1997 - 71,210 miles - 930 Sport Porsche

Jun 1998 - 73,128 miles - Classic Car Workshop Porsche Specialist

Feb 2000 - 75,327 miles - Classic Car Workshop Porsche Specialist

Oct 2001 - 77,353 miles - Classic Car Workshop Porsche Specialist

Sep 2003 - 81,070 miles - Classic Car Workshop Porsche Specialist

Aug 2004 - 84,736 miles - Classic Car Workshop Porsche Specialist

Unreadable - 88,001 miles - Paul Gardner Engineering

Sep 2007 - 89,350 miles - Paul Gardner Engineering

Feb 2009 - 90,810 miles - Paul Gardner Engineering

Unreadable - 91,177 miles - Paul Gardner Engineering

Mar 2011 - 91,820 miles - Paul Gardner Engineering

Jul 2012 - 91,899 miles - Paul Gardner Engineering

Dec 2016 - 91,925 miles - Classic Car Workshop Porsche Specialist

Jul 2018 - 91,959 miles - Classic Car Workshop Porsche Specialist

Jul 2019 - 91,957 miles - DW Performance Ltd Porsche Specialist

Aug 2020 - 94,652 miles - Dove House Motor Company Porsche Specialist

Apr 2021 - 95,369 miles - RPM Technik Porsche Specialist

Aug 2022 - 96,053 miles - Dove House Motor Company Porsche Specialist

Jun 2023 - 96,158 miles - Dove House Motor Company Porsche Specialist

Aug 2025 - 97,208 miles - Dove House Motor Company Porsche Specialist

SUMMARY

The 930-generation Porsche 911 Turbo stands as a seminal air-cooled performance icon, celebrated for its raw power and distinctive styling. This particular example, presented in an appealing matching Marine Blue colour scheme, reportedly benefits from a major refresh in 2017 and recent significant mechanical work including an engine-out service, a new clutch, and a rebuilt gearbox, alongside a Bilstein suspension upgrade. It would make a fine addition to any collection of iconic performance cars, ready to be enjoyed on weekend drives and classic car show visits alike.

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