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1974 Porsche 911 Carrera is for sale

February 12, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

Lately we can see a large number of modified cars fetching a great price at auctions. Some of them are not so well done, but there are also those that even the biggest opponents of modifications would like to own. One such is the 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera with RS specifications that is being auctioned.

Under the hood is an air-cooled 2.7-liter flat-six engine that was rebuilt and assembled by a California company, Competition Engineering Lake Isabella, while assembly was completed by an Oregon company, Dick Elverud. Last year, it was serviced when the valves were adjusted, the fuel pump was replaced, the oil, spark plugs and valve cover gaskets were changed, and the PerTronix ignition system was installed. The engine is paired with a five-speed 915 manual transmission that delivers power to the rear wheels. It’s mounted on 930-specification 16″ Fuchs wheels wrapped in 205/55 and 245/45 Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Position tires.

This car is finished in Grand Prix White, well maintained and in excellent condition. It is equipped with a sunroof, a steel RS ducktail spoiler, a front lip spoiler, amber rear corner lights, European-market headlights, fog lights, custom dual-outlet rear valance, polished-aluminum aluminum trailing arms, powder-coated suspension components, Bilstein dampers at all four corners, four-wheel discs with cross-drilled rotors and stainless-steel brake hoses.

Inside, the seats are trimmed with black upholstery, while black leather covers the door panels and the dashboard to which the fuel and electrical system shut-off switches have been added. In front of the driver is a MOMO Prototipo steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 3,813 miles.

The car comes with service records, owner’s manuals, a Porsche Production Specifications document, and a Montana title in the name of the owner’s LLC.

The auction ends on February 17th and the current highest bid is $130,000 USD.

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Source: Bring a Trailer

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Porsche achieved sales growth in 2022

January 17, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

After a successful 2021 with 300,000 vehicles sold worldwide, 2022 also started and ended successfully for Porsche with 3 percent growth compared to 2021 (309,884 cars sold). Obviously, the global crisis and the overall situation in the world did not affect the demand for new cars, because other car manufacturers also recorded an increase in sales last year.

“The many challenges caused by the war in Ukraine, disrupted supply chains and the ongoing semiconductor crisis have shaped the past year and tested us. So I am even more proud of the entire Porsche team. In this difficult environment, we have been able to fulfill the dream of owning a Porsche for more customers than ever before before,” said Detlev von Platen, member of the Executive Board for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG.

When it comes to different parts of the world, the biggest market last year was China with 93,286 cars, 2% less than in 2021. North America with 79,260 deliveries was the second largest market, the same as last year. In Europe, Porsche delivered 62,685 vehicles, which is 7% more than the previous year. In Germany, 29,512 customers received their vehicles, an increase of 3 percent.

The highest demand last year was for the Porsche Cayenne with 95,604 units delivered. Macan is in second place with 86,724 units delivered. The Porsche 911 proved to be very popular last year as well, with 40,410 cars delivered.

Sales results for other models: Panamera 34,142 cars delivered, Taycan 34,801 cars (-16 percent), 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman 18,203 cars.

Source: Porsche

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1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe is for sale

January 16, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

The Porsche 911 is a legend of the world automotive industry, and over the years it has been presented in many versions. In 1984, Porsche premiered the successor to the SC series, the 911 Carrera. It was produced until 1994, and more than 76,000 cars left the production lines, half of them were Coupés. One of them, a 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe, is up for sale.

911 Carrera Coupe is powered by a 3.2-liter M930/25 flat-six engine with 217 hp (160 kW) and 195 lb-ft (264 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a G50 five-speed manual transmission. It reaches 60 mph in 5.7 seconds with a top speed of 152 mph (245 km/h). It is mounted on 15″ Fuchs alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 tires.

This car is finished in Grand Prix White, in good condition with a few blemishes on the front end. It is equipped with fog lights, a sunroof, heated power-adjustable side mirrors, a rear window wiper, brake discs on four wheels, and body-color headlight rings and side mirror caps.

Inside, the power-adjustable seats are upholstered in black leather that also covers the door panels, dashboard and steering wheel. Additional equipment includes air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, an aftermarket Alpine cassette stereo, and a factory sound system with an amplifier. The clock reads 78,611 miles.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with a tool kit and a California title.

The auction ends on January 20th and the current highest bid is $57,000 USD.

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