Porsche 911 (930) Turbo (1986)

The first half of the 1970s were a turning point for Porsche. Taking the motorsport scene by storm, they introduced the 914/6, 911 S, the 2.7 RS and 2.8 RSR; the replacement 3.0 RS and subsequent RSR and then in 1975, the Type 930 or 911 Turbo as it would be known best. For road cars, however, the scene was different. In the wake of the OPEC oil embargo, manufacturers were battling to meet emissions and ever-stricter safety regulations. The magic of cars had somewhat disappeared. A couple of other manufacturers had introduced some exciting cars in limited quantities; that was all about to change.

Whilst Porsche had experimented with turbocharging race cars in the late 1960s, the rules had become stricter and with those, the entry requirements were tougher. Having competed with the turbocharged 2.1 RSR under Appendix ‘J’ in 1974, the FIA had announced that at least 400 production vehicles would need to be sold within in a 24 month period for the car to be eligible in Group 4 and Group 5 in 1976. Porsche previewed their turbocharged future at Frankfurt in 1973 with the 911 Turbo Concept; a 911 S with a fully functional body kit from the yet-launched 3.0RS, standing apart with turbo script and stripes over both sides.

Primarily developed for homologation purposes, the 930 earned the venerable 3.0 flat-six of the 3.0 RS, inheriting some learnings from the cars’ (much) bigger brother – the 917/30 CAN-AM car. The car also earned its nickname from this technology, and the Type 930 was born.

The 930 was produced between 1975 and 1989, and remained the top of the range 911 for its entire production run. In 1978, the 930 received its most significant changes, notably the increase in capacity to 3.3-litres and the addition of an air-to-air intercooler. Power increased by 40 hp, rising to 295 hp and a series of revisions were made the suspension componentry.

This 1986 example benefits from the later 3.3-litre powerplant and its nigh on 300 hp output. Supplied new by official UK Porsche importer A.F.N Limited of Chiswick, this example was ordered in L700 Black over a full black leather interior. Its first keeper would register the car to the family office in Windsor. This 930 also benefits from a wealth of other options from factory:

• 058 Bumpers with impact absorbers
• 139 Seat Heating - Left
• 197 88Ah battery
• 220 Locking differential (40%)
• 330 Blaupunkt Toronto SQR 46,
• 335 Automatic 3 point rear seat belts
• 340 Seat heating Right
• 383 Sport seat - left
• 387 Sport seat - right
• 462 Carrera script on doors, black
• 528 Passenger side mirror convex
• 650 Sliding Roof
• 975 Velour carpet in luggage compartment

Today this 930 presents quite remarkably with just 42,700 miles from new; an average of fewer than 1,070 miles each year. Over that time servicing and maintenance has been carried out diligently, with the original service book documenting the works carried out over the past 40 years. The original pouch, driver's manual, service guide and radio instruction documentation further accompany the car.

Service history

• 10.02.1987 – Complimentary Service – AFN Porsche – 941 miles
• 02.12.1987 – Engine oil & Vehicle service – AFN Porsche – 4,167 miles
• 05.12.1988 – Engine oil & Vehicle service – AFN Porsche – 7,758 miles
• 28.11.1989 – Engine oil & Vehicle service – AFN Porsche – 11,436 miles
• 15.05.1990 – Engine oil service – AFN Porsche – 12,809 miles
• 27.11.1990 – Engine oil & Vehicle service – AFN Porsche – 15,307 miles
• 26.11.1991 – Engine oil & Vehicle service – AFN Porsche – 16,908 miles
• 16.09.1993 – Engine oil service – AFN Porsche – 18,891 miles
• 06.02.1995 – Engine oil service – Lancaster Bow Porsche – 21,946 miles
• 18.06.1996 – Engine oil, vehicle service & brake fluid – 25,628 miles
• 16.06.1998 – Engine oil service – Lancaster Bow Porsche – 27,670 miles
• 12.05.1999 – Vehicle service – Lancaster Bow Porsche – 31,362 miles
• 17.05.1999 – Long life inspection & Brake fluid – Lancaster Bow Porsche – 31,362 miles
• 31.07.2000 – Engine oil service – Lancaster Bow Porsche – 32,118 miles
• 10.04.2002 – Engine oil service – Lancaster Bow Porsche – 33,367 miles
• 01.08.2003 – Engine oil service – Chris Turner Porsche – 34,450 miles
• 13.09.2005 – Engine oil & Vehicle service – Autostrasse – 36,029 miles
• 04.12.2005 – Engine oil service – Autostrasse – 38,882 miles
• 25.04.2012 – Engine oil service & brake fluid – Autostrasse – 39,829 miles
• 06.04.2016 – Engine oil & Vehicle service – OBD Motorworks – 41,654 miles
• 03.07.2017 – Engine oil service & brake fluid - Riverside Engineering – 41,863 miles
• 19.03.2018 – Engine oil service & rectify oil leaks - Jaz Porsche - 41,941 miles
• 10.07.2018 – Inspection - Jaz Porsche - Jaz Porsche - 42,033 miles
• 05.12.2023 – Gearbox rebuild & additional works - BS Motorsport - 42,373 miles
• 23.07.2025 – Fuel accumulator replacement - BS Motorsport - 42,568 miles
• 11.06.2026 – Inspection - DK Engineering - 42,648 miles

Purchased by its current owner in July 2022, this example has formed a part of a significant Porsche collection and as such used extremely sparingly since covering just a couple of hundred miles since. This example is available to view at our showrooms outside London immediately presenting with just 42,700 miles from new and is accompanied by its original pouch including driver's manual and service book.

• UK supplied by AFN Porsche on 3rd December 1986
• Optioned with sports seats, locking differential and sunroof
• Extensively maintained from new
• Accompanied by its original pouch including drivers manual and service book
• Further accompanied by original tyre kit and pressure gauge
• Just 42,700 miles from new