Rare Factory Porsche 911 Turbo Slantnose Will Fetch A Fortune

Before Singer and its similar crop of Porsche 911 restomod shops elevated the original retro bug-eye 911 look to new heights of popularity, for years it was more likely you’d see someone attempting a so-called slantnose conversion to get immediate attention, since the original factory-built models of the same style are so rare. Well, now you don’t have to fake it, as one of just 148 examples sold in 1986 in the U.S. is now up for grabs.

Limited Edition Porsche Design

This 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo is notable for having the M505 930 S Slant Nose Package equipped, which means it is factory-modified to look more like the Porsche 935 race car. The original flatnose was a one-off for a wealthy client with suspension and brakes shared with the 935 race car, and then a separate tuner kit, but it became a factory option for Porsche in 1986. Just 984 total units were produced from the factory, making this quite a rare model.

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The modifications of the factory models were limited to just the front fenders and headlights, which were translated into new pop-up units that were the popular style of the time. The rest of the car was a regular 911 Turbo, featuring flared wheel arches and an enlarged rear spoiler, initially making 265 horsepower with a top speed of 160 mph, and this model is equipped with a limited-slip differential.

Minimal Mileage For The Age And An Immaculate Interior Make For A Scary Price

This example is decently loved with 36,555 miles, but nothing too bad, and it was originally sold in Arizona to “loving owners.” It comes equipped with Venetian Blue metallic paintwork on the exterior, with a silver and dark grey interior, an electric sunroof as an option, and lumbar-supported front seats.

The Bonhams listing also claims the car underwent a “recent engine-out service addressing oil lines, various gaskets and seals, and the fitment of a new clutch.” A Blaupunkt AM/FM/CD player replaces the original Blaupunkt Reno SQR46 unit, which isn’t the worst crime against preservation and is likely a welcome upgrade.

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This lot, number 21, is part of the upcoming Miami Bonhams auction on May 3rd, and is priced between $275,000 and $325,000. Similar-year 911 Turbos without the factory slantnose conversion go for between $127,000 and $234,000 according to Hagerty, so a specialized and even more rare version being sold at a $100k premium could make sense. It’s also a lot less than you’ll pay for a Singer restomod, so there’s that.

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Source: Bonhams