Lot details
Registration No: RCU911Y
Chassis No: WP0ZZZ91ZDS100414
Mot Expiry: Nov 2010

Boosted by its continual dominance of international sportscar racing, Porsche began to target a new breed of buyer in the mid 1970s. As well as introducing its first front-engined designs in the guise of the 924 and 928 ranges, it set about broadening the iconic 911's appeal. The first major step in this process, the SC, was launched in 1978. Intended to be more reliable, durable and refined than its predecessors, it boasted a fully galvanised bodyshell and re-engineered drivetrain. Utilising the same type-930 2994cc flat-six engine as its fearsome Turbo sibling (but in normally aspirated form), it benefited from a die-cast aluminium crankcase (the magnesium-alloy equivalent used by the previous generation 2.7 litre cars was notorious intolerant of abuse) and Nikasil-coated cylinder barrels. Developing some 180bhp and 195lbft of torque (204bhp / 197lbft from 1981), the reworked unit proved notably tractable thanks to its re-profiled camshafts. Equipped with a revised version of the well-proven type 915 five-speed gearbox containing higher gear ratios, the new model was reputedly capable of 141mph and 0-60mph in 6.5 seconds. With such performance on tap few but the purists quibbled at the introduction of servo assistance for its powerful disc brakes.

The history file which accompanies this particular example includes service stamps, invoices and correspondence from the likes of Lancaster, AFN and Autofarm. Supplied new by Gordon Ramsey Ltd of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, `RCU 911Y' is notable for having been owned during the mid 1990s by Steve Carr who not only co-founded Autofarm but also served as secretary to the Porsche Club of Great Britain. The 911 had covered some 193,000 miles by the time Mr Carr sold it on. Entrusted to marque specialists Northway of Reading from the late 1990s until 2003, the coupe received a new clutch and cylinder head overhaul at their hands circa 25,000 and 7,000 miles ago respectively. Since entering the current ownership five years ago, the Porsche has benefited from a renewed interior (Willtrim, Bradford £2,673.50) and following some intensive in-house preparation a partial respray (Immaculate Conception, Pontefract £1,500). While a variety of parts have been sourced from The Porsche Shop, Halesowen and Design 911, Hainault.

PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle now has an MOT until November 2010.