1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet

Lot details
Registration No: D973TBM
Chassis No: SABTVR03027185124
Mot Expiry: June 2019

- Impressive specification includes five-speed manual transmission, air-conditioning and electrically adjustable / heated front seats

- Comes with original instruction book, tool kit, space saver spare wheel, 12v compressor, sundry paperwork, three keys and old MOTs dating back to 1997

- First road registered as 'D973 TBM' on July 3rd 1987 but subsequently issued with a DVLA 'SABTVR' chassis number

- MOT'd till June 2019

An iconic supercar, the 911 (930) Turbo Cabriolet was introduced in 1985 and reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds and 150mph. According to its accompanying HPi report, this Porsche was first road registered as 'D973 TBM' on July 3rd 1987 and underwent a colour change from Red to Black some fifteen months later. The same document indicates that it has never been stolen or the subject of an insurance write off. Presenting as a 911 Turbo Cabriolet, the 2+2-seater carries a DVLA issued 'SABTVR' chassis number and a special note on its V5C Registration Document which states: 'Kit Built / Converted - Assembled from parts all of which may not be new'. Whoever reincarnated 'D973 TBM' did not stint on its specification. As well as the obligatory whaletail rear spoiler, the Porsche boasts a five-speed manual gearbox, turbocharged 3.3 litre engine, Alpine radio/cassette stereo, passenger door mirror, wind deflector, electric roof, air-conditioning, electric windows, headlamp washers, white-faced instruments and electrically adjustable / heated front seats. Entering the current ownership in June 2006, the Cabriolet is thought to have covered some 39,000 miles since its conversion (with the vendor being responsible for 9,500 of those). Treated to a new clutch cylinder during 2008, the Porsche benefited from a new exhaust and brake pads two years later plus some remedial paintwork and sundry new parts such as a fuse box, rear valance, cabriolet roof seal and bumper bellows. Fitted with a new ignition control unit and ignition coil in 2013, 'D973 TBM' has only been driven some 200 miles in the past year. Offered for sale at a fraction of the price of a 911 Turbo Cabriolet with a Zuffenhausen-issued VIN, this tempting Porsche comes with an Agreed Value Certificate of Insurance for £40,000, original instruction book, tool kit, space saver spare wheel, 12v compressor, sundry paperwork, three keys, old MOTs dating back to 1997 at an indicated 25,943 miles and a current one valid until 30th June 2019.