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Modified 1982 Porsche 911SC is up for auction

In October 2023, this modified 1982 Porsche 911SC Coupe was sold on BaT for $160,000 USD. Whether it was just an investment and an attempt to make a profit is unknown, but the current owner put the car up for auction.

This car is finished in black, and is equipped with modified fiberglass bumpers, steel fender flares, adjustable torsion bars, a rear spoiler, a custom exhaust system, a Steve Wong chip, a front-mount oil cooler, H4 headlights, a sunroof, Vitaloni Californian dual side mirrors, Bilstein shocks and rear helper springs, Rebel Racing RSR-style spring plate bushings, Elephant Racing ball joints, Elephant Racing bump steer kit, 930 Turbo rear torsion bars, and 930 Turbo tie rod ends.

Inside, the sport seats are upholstered in blue fabric with tartan inserts, while the door panels and dashboard are covered in black vinyl. In front of the driver is a three-spoke MOMO steering wheel and a six-digit odometer showing 13,751 miles (total mileage is unknown). Additional equipment includes an aftermarket harness bar, a JWest Engineering Rennshift shifter, a 917-style shift knob, power windows, RS-style door panels, and metal pedal covers.

Under the hood is an air-cooled 3.8L flat-six engine by Torque Power Engines of Reno. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Type 915 five-speed manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential. It is mounted on gold 15″ Group 4 wheels wrapped in Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring (front) and Nitto NT555R (rear) tires.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with recent service records and a clean Montana title.

The auction ends on February 29 and the highest bid at the time of writing was $27,000 USD.

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1957 Porsche 356A is up for auction

In a time of rapid development of electric cars, it’s nice to see that there are still those who appreciate classic cars, especially when it comes to models like the Porsche 356. As the predecessor of the legendary 911 and Porsche’s first production car, the 356 has always attracted attention but also reached high price at auctions, especially well-preserved examples. One of the cars from the second version of this model, the 1957 Porsche 356A coupe is up for auction.

The Porsche 356A is powered by a rebuilt 1.6-liter flat-four with dual Weber carburetors and polished air cleaners. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. The Automol is mounted on silver-finished 15″ steel wheels wrapped in 165-width Michelin XZX tires.

This car is finished in Platinum Silver Metallic and has a few imperfections such as uneven panel gaps and visible corrosion on some components. It is equipped with body-color bumpers with chrome-finished overriders, dual side mirrors, H4 headlights, single polished exhaust outlet, replacement windshield, four-wheel drum brakes, and retrofitted shock absorbers.

Inside, low-back bucket seats are trimmed in black leatherette that covers the door panels, dash and rear bench. In front of the driver are a wood-rimmed Nardi steering wheel, green-letter VDO instrumentation and a five-digit digital odometer reading 63,335 miles (total mileage unknown). Additional equipment includes seat belts and a Blaupunkt push-button radio.

The car comes with manufacturer’s literature, partial service records, spare components, a Hazet tool kit, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on February 21st and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $62,500.

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1957 Porsche 356A is up for auction
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Restomod 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe is up for auction

Singer Vehicle Design is one of the best, if not the best, when it comes to restoring and modifying Porsche 911 cars. Their story began fourteen years ago, and all their models attract attention whenever they appear. Such is the case with this 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe that will be offered at the world’s largest collector car auction “Kissimmee”, which will take place from January 2-14, 2024.

The car is finished in Namibia Yellow with ghost stripes and Brown Porsche lettering. It is equipped with carbon fiber body panels including fenders, bumpers, front hood, rear deck lid and roof, retractable rear spoiler with a tinted acrylic screen beneath the grill, bi-xenon headlights, polycarbonate front lenses, bullet-style mirrors, nickel-plated brightwork , individual throttle bodies, ohlins adjustable shock absorbers, Brembo cross-drilled and ventilated disc brakes with red calipers.

There are also exterior options including an external fuel filler cap centered in the hood, external oil filler cap on the right rear quarter panel, nickel-plated bumperettes, gold-colored Singer badge atop White lettering.

Inside, Bone White leather covers the seats, door panels and ceiling. The luxurious interior is completed by brass air vents, matte black pedals, a Momo Prototipo steering wheel wrapped in black leather, air conditioning, power windows, a Porsche Classic navigation system, sound system, and an odometer showing 7,712 miles.

Under the hood is an Ed Pink-built air-cooled 4.0L flat 6-cylinder engine with about 400 hp (298 kW), paired with a 6-speed manual transaxle with limited-slip differential. The car sits on 17-inch Fuchs wheels wrapped in Michelin Sport 4S tires.

The value of the car is estimated at $1,200,000 – $1,300,000 USD.

Source: Mecum

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Restomod 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe is up for auction