This 1980 Porsche 911 was a one-owner car until 2013 when the seller took possession of it, and it has clearly led a careful existence since new. The 911 appears to wear nicely preserved Iris Blue paint paired with Fuchs wheels with blacked-out centers, and the whale tail was installed by Porsche at the behest of the second owner. The car has been in Texas all of its life, and as such, survives in rust-free condition, with deep window tinting helping to protect the cabin from the ruthless sunshine. The seller notes he is only selling it due to age and having difficulty getting into and out of the car. Find it here on eBay where bids have reached over $34,000 and the reserve remains unmet.

The paintwork appears to be in excellent shape, with no signs of repaint visible from these photos. The shutlines appear consistent as well, and the body-colored bumpers look damage-free. The whale tail is a take-it-or-leave-it affair, and while I understand it’s preferred to have it be a dealer-installed accessory rather than one of the thousands of aftermarket products installed by customization shops, the car would still look infinitely better without it. My brother has a 1986 911 in the same color, and I can say with little hesitation that the non-Turbo fender cars are far cleaner without any extra adornment. Still, that’s an easy fix if the next owner agrees with me.

While I will never claim to be a fan of window tint, I do think it makes sense in climates like Texas, Florida, and parts of the West Coast. It’s a smart investment versus the cost of replacing an expensive interior like the one that resides in vintage 911. The seller doesn’t mention it (which is odd) but this 911 appears to have the optional sport seats, judging by the thicker side bolsters. It’s hard to tell for sure what’s on the lower seat cushion – if it’s some sort of stain or just dust-  but overall, there’s very little to complain about inside the cabin. With mileage of just 42,255, it’s not surprising to see everything in such good order, inside and out. The seller expects a fair price for this condition, however, as he added a note on the listing that as of 2/23, the reserve is no where near being met.

Engine-wise, the listing details several big-dollar maintenance jobs in the 911’s history folder; whether it was under the purview of the current owner or the previous one is not disclosed. The work includes  a “…proper service done for $4,508.06”, with no specifics offered, and an additional invoice for $6,784.16 that included new struts and shocks; a four-wheel alignment; new throttle pedal bushings; brake system service and flush; new fuel accumulator and adapter valve; A/C blower motor replaced; and drive belts and ignition system serviced. While the rise in air-cooled prices can’t be stopped, examples as clean as this 1980 911 at least make you feel like you’re buying a worthwhile example. Delete the spoiler and simply enjoy, and you likely won’t lose a dime against what you’ve paid.