As much beloved as the original Porsche 930 Turbo is by Stuttgartphiles, it’s hard for me to believe that a low-mileage example has deteriorated to this state. I’d love to know the story behind it, but the advertisement posted earlier today here on craigslist has few details apart from the fact that A) Barn Finds writer Jeff Lavery really, really would love to have it (okay, that wasn’t in the ad, but it was in an email Jeff just sent me) and B) it’s located in Jacksonville, Florida. Oh, the price? A cool $105,000. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Nick Z. for this great find!
It’s not often you find >$100k classics on craigslist, but for all we can tell, this one is for real. The car doesn’t run (no surprise) but does have its original paint, interior, engine and transmission. The paint actually doesn’t look that bad, and I wonder what a good detail shop could do with it. I’m assuming at this point that all of you recognize the significance of a 930 Turbo, but just in case you don’t it was the first turbocharged street Porsche. You can read a brief history of the model here.
The split leather will have to be dealt with, but of course this can be done–for a price! The seat stuffing looks in pretty good shape, though, and I don’t see obvious signs of mold or mildew (but that doesn’t mean it’s not there). Considering the car has only 31,065 miles, I’m guessing carpet and vinyl are ok. Believe me, I’d love to show you more pictures, but they aren’t there.
I was curious as to what a nice 1977 930 Turbo would bring. Realizing that any value guide’s worth is limited, especially considering the limited data as there were only 717 1977 930 Turbos produced for the North American market. The figures above are from the NADA classic car value guide. Hagerty lists an average sale price of $144,000. Either way, I’m not sure how much headroom you would have at the asking price, especially considering the rate per hour of Porsche specialists. Nonetheless — would you want it?
Bwa-ha-ha
Let me get these words out before I join you (sob) … at least it is parked in the shade…. but does the door window have to remain open?
I feel better now…I’ve accepted the fact that it might be part of a divorce settlement that went wrong.
No that makes it worse – please please find out the real story – will somebody local please go around there and talk to the guy ?
Take no weapons please, he is not worth it.
$35,000 for each picture in the ad. It amazes me how some folks have not a bit of love for their cars. Pity
Would love to know the story. The 400E next to it would make a tasty daily driver next to the 930!
400e’s are rocket-ships, 500e is even better!
Looks like the shed mentioned was recently torn down. Maybe a free possum comes with the Porsche. I looked at one of these in 1992 at Automobile Atlanta. The Turbo was priced about $27,000. One thing that stood out was its unique rear bumper. It had cooling holes that helped engine heat to escape and the rear license plate mount allowed the plate to stand about an inch away also for cooling.
With all these Porsches and BMWs it’s like Bring A Trailer, but with rust.
and I love it! Over the past 2 years BAT has really changed it’s meaning to Bring A Trustfund.
I much prefer crusty real life cars that are in within the realm of possible ownership and DIY work.
So long BAT and let the rusty times roll at BF!!!
My only hope is that one day there’ll be an equivalent website for Australia so that I could possibly indulge beyond the imaginary.
Bring a Banker!💰
Lol 😂
Dream on 🤡
There is ample evidence on this site that car collecting may be a form of mental instability. Think of all the beautiful and expensive machines and their “caretakers” who cannot be bothered even covering them from the elements or “forget” they even own them. Do you think that is normal? Can you imagine dealing with one of these wingnuts during a purchase? No thanks.
I’ll sell my 1984 “Average Retail” Corvette today to the first person matching the NADA Guide price. Where in the world do their numbers come from?
Not sure what the seller has been smoking but it’s pie in the sky money they are looking for out of a car that needs everything. Amazes me that folks think just because pristine examples are bringing top $ that their pieces of crap are worth anything more than parts!!!! Granted thsi can be restored, but just keep bringing those wheel barrows of cash to the shop as they find 1 more thing that has been neglected!!!!
The bad thing about the internet is that everyone jumps on a trend and knows prices right away. This all boils down to very few bargains for the average car guy. Now, in the case of Porsche cars is as we all know prices are ridiculously high. This now causes the used parts prices to go through the roof. Cars that once would have been parts are now being rebuilt. So, it even costs more to restore them. I look at all the people that “have to have one” and just shake my head.
They are getting out of control. As much as I love old Porsches they are not worth this money.
The last owner got scared of it!
Something is seriously out of kilter with the front end. Maybe the body pan has rusted away since it doesn’t appear to be collision damage. This is nuts and I’m a Porsche guy.
I know what you mean about the front end but the whole right side is out of proportion.
I thought maybe the photo was taken with some weird wide angle mode or something? I think its more about the image ..
Correct me if I’m wrong, but there’s some sort of poorly-fitting body kit on it. Looks like side sills and a front valence / air dam. I don’t believe that’s factory…
I thought the same thing, but I think it may just be camera distortion. I say this because the headlight lens on the left is misshapen.
I bet they’re banking on someone from the Concourse de Elegance coming in a few weeks sees this.
Um ya’ll do know that parts of Jax were hit pretty hard by a hurriciane last fall? That is probably why the shed was torn down. Maybe it got flooded as well. something to consider.
i wonder if it has the ’76, ’77
‘turbo carrera’ insignia on the Deck lid, as only those years have . 🚀
🕊 gF
I think everyone is agreement that this is crack pipe price. There is no way in hell this seller will get that price for this car.
Anyone who takes any serious interest in will want this 930 done right. Just because it’s a limited edition.
So “oh seller, this too can be treated!”
Oh, c’mon guys…that’ll buff right out. LOL
The P-car market is absolutely nuts!
In this condition do the low miles really mean anything.?
NADA Values are a JOKE. It should be an acronym for “Not Accurate Dumb A$$”
Easy example: I have a 1971 F250 Highboy. On a scale of 0-10, 10 being pristine, it’s about a 6.5. So, that’s gonna be “Average Retail” for NADA. NADA puts that value at $18,400. And that’s not even considering the HighBoy option. That price is so out of whack with the market it borders on criminal. Someone who bases their selling price/valuation on NADA values better be ready to have their classic sit with a “For Sale” sign in the window for ages.
Anytime I talk to someone who’s selling a classic and they say “well the NADA value says…..” I start walking. But hey, NADA is great for insurance companies…..get what I’m saying?