The condition of a collector car typically see-saws between pristine and project/barn find, which appeals to both ends of the market: a buyer who can afford to buy a turnkey classic, and at the other end of the spectrum, the party that either wants to save a few bucks or have the satisfaction of restoring a vehicle can choose to do so. We rarely see special cars like this 1977 Porsche 930 hovering in the middle, as it looks mostly decent but does have some cosmetic flaws to sort out. This turbocharged 911 is listed here on eBay for $125,000 or best offer, and it’s optioned with a rare “Lobster” interior.

The 930 was a revelation in the sports car world when it was introduced. Low, wide, and potentially deadly if the operator wasn’t ready for the abrupt twist that occurs when the turbo comes on, the 930 was unapologetically brutal. While most pundits typically crow about the performance, I thought the shape of it had to be out-of-this-world when it came to market. At this point, we hadn’t seen many cars that using flared fenders and other bodywork changes to telegraph that the performance within was a cut above the rest of the model range in such an obnoxious way, save for perhaps the Plymouth Superbird. To this day, if a manufacturer is going to sell a vehicle in limited quantities with a widebody, you can bet the engine is already legendary.

The 930’s interior wasn’t all that wild compared to the standard, naturally-aspirated model, but the color choice on this 930 certainly is. Porsche has typically allowed owners to make requests for special paint colors and interior finishes, which increases the rarity of the model in question and typically increases values. The company still offers these services via its Exclusive Manufaktur program, where you can even equip a standard Cayenne SUV just the way you want it. Regardless, when the first owner of this 930 ordered his car, he made a wise choice by spec’ing it with a Lobster interior, which is absolutely one of the selling points of this 930. The seats show plenty of wear and tear but a sympathetic restoration can be performed to protect what is still in sound condition and refresh the tattered surfaces.

The seller notes that this 930 was found in Arizona after an extended period of non-operation, but has since been made to run once again. The 3.0L turbocharged flat-six produces 260 horsepower and 254 lb.-ft. of torque. As a 1977 model, it has a slightly smaller engine than the next year’s offering, when Porsche bumped displacement of the 930 to 3.3L. Regardless, you rarely get the chance to own a desirable collector car that doesn’t carry the price tag of a pristine example but also isn’t so completely trashed that a restoration is a money-losing proposition. Throw in the rare Lobster interior and you have a very compelling candidate for a modest restoration before simply driving the daylights out of it.