Modified 1983 911SC Coupe

I look at a lot of Porsche auctions. Like, a lot a lot. And my favorite listings are always the ones that include build and restoration photos. I love seeing the work that went into a car, along with pictures of how it started its journey. The build photos of this modified 1983 911SC Coupe are no exception.

Work on this SC included a bare-metal respray in Arrow Blue, along with a Getty Design ducktail spoiler, bumper blades, and RS-style mirrors. Inside, the cabin was stripped and coated with sound-deadening paint before being fitted with Recaro LS seats, a rear seat delete kit, and a custom rear parcel tray—all finished in Black leather with plenty of Pepita cloth on the door cards and other trim areas. Out back, the 3.0-liter flat-six was overhauled by Autohahn Service in Fairfax, VA. The work involved machining the cylinders and heads, balancing the rotating assembly, and installing steel cylinder head studs and Carrera-style chain tensioners. Additional work included replacing the camshafts, bearings, seals, fuel injectors, piston rings, and valve springs and seals. Overall, a very nice build, with some great behind-the-scenes shots of the process along the way.

Over the last twelve months, modified SCs have averaged $96,900, with a low of $39,500 and a high of $226,563. The wide range in pricing usually comes down to the extent of the backdating, engine displacement, and the amount of work done under the decklid. Our Spotlight car sold at a final bid of $90,000, a fair deal for the level of work, and a great car for the winning bidder.

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