There’s a lot going on here, but let’s start with the basics: this is a European-market 1986 Porsche 911, which translates into it instantly being a bit more desirable than a U.S. model. It’s undergone a typical slantnose conversion; typical meaning it was all the rage in the 1980s. There’s even a turbocharger kit included with the sale, which will accompany a 3.3L engine with a rebuilt top end. Still with me? This is a project for sure, but one that seems like it’d be endlessly cool once finished. The seller also claims it previously belonged to LeMans driver Joe Grimaldi. Find it here on eBay for $70,000 or best offer.
We all know it’s risky to take on someone’s half-finished project; half-finished may even be too generous of a statement for this car. The good news is it appears to be completely rust-free, or at least have had that phase of work previously completed while the car has been stripped down to its current form. The slantnose and obvious widebody conversion are interesting anecdotes of a bygone era, but in some ways, it’s not all that different from what Singer is doing now with its hugely expensive restomods. While the work shown here is not to the same level of craftsmanship, it also shows that there’s a faction of 911 owners who love to modify these air-cooled classics.
The engine build seems to have occupied most of the current owner’s time and budget, with the listing detailing a variety of upgrades and improvements. In addition to the rebuilt top end, the transmission has also been rebuilt, and includes a Patrick Motorsports lightweight flywheel. There’s also a Turbo Kraft EFI package with upgraded Garrett GT35r turbocharger, and Billyboat (popular exhaust manufacturer for the German makes) stainless heater boxes. As you can see here, some other details include matte black finish on various engine components as well.
On this table, you can see the sexy 16-inch Remotech mesh wheels, and even the likely rare-as-hen’s-teeth center caps on the table. It looks like in addition to the front air dam / valence that supports the widebody appearance, you also get the factory bumpers as well, and the listing notes that the sale will also include the “….rear quarter windows and rear defrost glass,” which reminds you that despite the wild proportions, the cabin itself remains unchanged. This is a sunroof car as well, and while it’s hard to pinpoint the exact value, there’s certainly a lot to work with here for someone who never planned to keep their old air-cooled 911 stock.
There’s a lot going on there all right. A lot of ugly. Why would anyone butcher a beautiful 911 and install such a ridiculously looking body kit? And actually spend good money doing so? Here it looks like the seller is trying to get someone else to clean up the mess.
When done this will be a modified 911 made to look like a Turbo. I think the seller thinks it’s worth Turbo money with the asking price. Things like a top rebuild on the engine but not the lower seals and bearings seem to me that short cuts could be going on all over the car.
“…a lot going on…”
wish a pic could show just what IS
Only 2 for a look (1st’n last) & w/o
any real view of it .
Couldn’t agree with you more bobhess I’ve built enough of these motors and if you don’t freshen seals and o-rings you are going to have lots of problems.A truly well executed slantnose is very good looking automobile, but this one looks like they were on a very tight budget and it was going well over the budget so corners were being cut and now they are trying to get back as much of the amount they have in it.Wouldnt touch it for no amount of money7
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No. No,thank you.
The panel gap on the fender and door not to mention the cowl looks pretty terrifying to me! I like the stock nose more anyways,not like I can afford a 911 but if i could it wouldn’t be this nightmare.
Fenders are not bolted on, just sitting there.
It’s a shame to see a drug problem manifest itself this way.
Modified Porsches are almost always worth less, not more. This one has been destroyed.
I have to agree with Bob’s comments regarding the car. I did get curious and checked the feedback on the seller. Very positive feedback, but mostly selling parts for Porsche and Toyota. It makes me wonder if they were putting it back together for a customer or themselves? Or bought it to part out? Either way, it appears that the cost and effort didn’t justify the ends. However, in the current world of Porsche prices, this isn’t out of the realm of a Do-It -Yourself project. Just my thoughts.
Another one that needs a lot. Would be a fun project IF the buy in wasn’t so high. Unfortunately the PORSCHE name means $$$$$$ no matter the real value …sigh