This 1982 Porsche 911 SC on eBay in Sacramento, California, is seemingly in much better condition than its meager description might suggest. But the salvage title might give pause–is it still in place? We’re told this 126,000-mile car received a salvage title due to minor damage on the passenger fender, but it was repaired and is a runner. It’s sitting pretty in that garage, according to the photos, but maybe a new love has replaced the old Porsche. The bid is at $35,000, with the reserve not met.
This car won’t be to everyone’s taste—especially if they’re introverted. The pop-up headlight Slantnose front is complemented by a huge whale tail and fender bulges with enormous wheels and tires. It’s conceivable that the Slantnose is original to the car, because this “Flachbau” (flat construction) version was around then, and if so, it’s probably an asset. But there are lots of aftermarket parts out there, so it’s most likely a later conversion.
A 1982 911 SC Targa “Flachbau” went for $64,921 at a British Iconic Auctioneers sale last year. The black-plate “UK 930” suggests a Turbo 930 look was being attempted. The whale tail was an effort to provide more downforce for the car, but now it’s a popular styling mod.
The photos aren’t incredibly revealing but the car seems pretty tidy—paint, interior and engine. The leather seats have a nice patina, which is in line with the recorded mileage.
The 911 SC model debuted in 1978, a nod to the 356 SC. There was no actual Carrera version, but the SC supposedly stands for “Super Carrera.” The 911 SC featured a three-liter aluminum engine with Bosch fuel inection and a five speed 915 transmission The original output was 178 horsepower, but by 1981 (and presumably in this car) that was up to 201.
There was talk of ending 911 production in 1981 to make way for the all-new water-cooled and V8-powered 928, but wiser heads prevailed. There was a total of 58,914 911 SCs sold; it’s a relatively common Porsche.
My guess is that this car would make better money had it been rolled out of its garage, washed and polished, photographed in good light, and given a fuller and more robust description. I mean, that’s the easy part, isn’t it? A 1982 Porsche 911 SC in “good” condition is worth $56,000, says Hagerty. This one has higher mileage and it’s history needs to be fully investigated before even the $35k is justified. But it’s a potential bargain.
Got some blue smoke in that running shot. I have no clue as to what a rebuild costs, probably eat up that 15 K difference in price. Pretty sure that will keep the price down, been wrong before though.
Smoke is steady. The engine is in the twi-light of its first life. $18,000 to do it right. Salvage title knocks 40% off retail price for me. It is a nice car otherwise. Someone is going to be in deep on this car.
Around 20,000 to 30,000.
I do believe factory slant nose were all twin trubos.
No, you could almost always get 911s with a “turbo look” which is what this car has. It will be slow, and even slower than a standard SC due to all of the crap attached to it to make it look like a 930.
I had a 1980 911. It was a nice car, but then I upgraded to a 1997 993 which was miles better. Better suspension, brakes, transmission, power, etc. Should have kept it. :(
It seems funny to me that a car that is trying to look so “high performance”, with custom vanity plates, would run license plate frames advertising a nearby Toyota dealer. When I see a license plate frame on a vehicle that didn’t come from an OEM dealer for that make of vehicle, it announces “used car” in my opinion. And what’s with the front air dam on the other vehicle in the garage? I have pebbles in my driveway that would rip that right off.
What is that other vehicle, anyway?
Looks like a well modified Nissan Z.
Nissan GTR
Maybe he,s the owner of the Toyota dealership.Driving a Porsche is great advertising.
Salvage remains salvage: no backs
Also, they don’t hand out salvage titles for “light fender damage”.
I totally agree. A salvage title means it was written off as a “total loss” by the insurance company. I don’t think that “light fender damage” would constitute a total loss for a Porsche.
Depends when the damage and claim happened. 15-20 years ago an SC was a $10k used car, wouldn’t take that much to total one out.
Are the slant fenders fibreglass or steel? That’s pretty important – a well-done steel conversion is neutral at best or could be a value add to the right buyer, but glass is a strong negative.
It would take more than “light fender damage”. Frankly, I am surprised by the number of folks that are minimizing the negativity of a salvage title. The car was written off as a total loss for a reason, and it wasn’t “light fender damage”.
I beg to differ. According to Hagerty, an ’82 930 SC would have been worth 40 to 50 thousand in 2015.
It is not a 930. But after the accident might have been the time that the slant nose was added to fix the issues.
It is not a 930. But after the accident might have been the time that the slant nose was added to fix the issues.
I have seen and owned a car with a salvage title. The one that I owned (Mustang GT) was a theft recovery. Also, on older cars, the insurance company will only look at the book value and work from there. I had a gorgeous Volvo 740 Turbo that the (now ex) wife had a fight with a sign post on a snow covered road and all it needed was a front fender and some paint work. The insurance company called it a total. I collected the check, fixed the car, upgraded the wheels and had it completely painted and still had $1,000 left over. (No salvaged title because I never let go of the title) Yes a salvage title is a bad thing. But only in a resale situation and if in fact the car was damaged badly. A friend had a beautiful Mazda, lowered, fat wheels and tires, spoiler, air dam, etc. He took it to the park to take pictures and on the way home it was totaled by a hail storm. New hood, trunk lid and fenders and some dry ice work on the roof with some repainting and it was good as new. So buyer beware of a salvage title, but not necessarily the end of the world. I know that here in Nevada if you have a salvage title. They will not issue license plates or a new title (still says salvage) without a thourough inspection by a state licensed repair shop.
And you think that “book value” on a Porsche would be low enough to to total one with “light fender damage”? I honestly do not get your point. This is a Porsche and I can guarantee you that an insurance company would not total one for “light fender damage”. Also, all a state inspection is for is to make sure that the repairs done to the car are satisfactory, not to determine how many repairs are done.
Is this considered light damage?
https://carsbidshistory.com/make/277-PORSCHE/330-911/1982_PORSCHE_911_22323493_WP0AA0916CS121248/
Plastic’s pretty light, no?
I beg to differ. According to Hagerty, an ’82 911 or 930 SC would have been worth 40 to 50 thousand in 2015.
I inadvertently posted twice. My second post correctly stated that an ’82 930 OR a 911 SC would have been worth 40 to 50 thousand in 2015.
SOLD for $42,400.
Will C, yes, just plastic pieces. It does not appear to have any bent sheet metal. OR structural damage.