Sometimes, a formula just works. It doesn’t need further embellishment, a dozen different videos, or a four-figure photo session. A 911 SC is a known quantity, and perhaps one of the purest forms of an air-cooled 911 that doesn’t benefit from overbaked hyperbole. If someone wants a 911 that isn’t a 964 or 993 and a long-hood is out of reach price-wise, you don’t have many choices. That’s not a bad thing, because an SC like this 1980 model here on eBay is one of the best options for racking up the miles. The paint looks spectacular, and based on that and some other details, it seems like this 911 may have been lightly restored in the past.
The seller is asking $64,500 or best offer, which isn’t nothing but also places it square in the middle of what similar cars have sold for. In the 1980 model year, the SC was offered in the limited-edition “Weissach” trim, which tends to fetch around $80,000 or so when found in good nick like this car. The standard SC can vary wildly, and we’ve seen some very nice cars struggle to climb out of the $50,000 range despite seemingly being worth more. The seller is likely on the money with this example, as the stance, condition, and attractive paint scheme all work in its favor. The seller mentions that factory manuals and service records are included, but we can’t see the latter in the listing.
The seats do look quite fresh, and the seller’s likely correct that they’ve been reupholstered in the past. The work looks to have been done to a high standard, and the only other tweak we see is the aftermarket 3-spoke steering wheel which is a nice upgrade over the stock assembly. The 911 retains its center console, which is sometimes removed based on the owner’s tastes. This SC sports a sunroof like most of them do – a slicktop is fairly rare – but no word on whether it still works, as these can sometimes fail over time. The mileage is listed as 105,000, which seems accurate for the condition and not at all surprising knowing how these SCs can rack up the miles.
The 3.0-liter flat-six was rated at 172 horsepower and 189 lb.-ft. of torque when new. At this mileage, I don’t believe a rebuild is warranted, as many 911 owners seem so eager to perform. The Type 915 five-speed gearbox isn’t as precise as the later unit, but assuming the syncros are in good shape, it’s nothing you can’t master with a little finesse. It would still be helpful to see what sort of maintenance has been performed on this 911SC for the asking price, but the condition does suggest it has been loved. What do you think – is this a $65,000 car these days, or can they still be bought for less?
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