About this Porsche 911

The Carrera name is synonymous with Porsche, and in the 70s it was used exclusively for performance derivatives of the 911, initially for the 2.7 variants from 1973-75. These were replaced by a new 200BHP, three litre variant for the 1976 model year. Known as the Carrera 3.0, this model was only actually produced for 2 years from late 1975-77, before being superseded by the more familiar 911SC. During this very short two-year production timespan, only 3687 Carrera 3.0s were built, a small number compared to the 58,000 Porsche 911SCs and 76,500 Carrera 3.2s that followed. Of these, only 2564 were delivered as coupés and it is believed that less than 40 were in RHD UK specification, certainly making it one of the rarer derivatives of the 911 today.

The 3-litre engine was essentially the same 2993cc unit as the 930 without the turbocharger and in addition, the lighter 6-bolt flywheel and crankshaft from the 2.7 RS were installed. To compensate for the missing turbo booster of the 930, Porsche increased the compression ratio and thus provided the 3.0 litre unit with a normally aspirated 200 BHP and 255 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm. This allowed similar performance to the outgoing 2.7 Carrera by being two tenths quicker to 180KPH. It could be specified as a sport model with front and rear spoilers, 16” Fuchs wheels and black anodised window surrounds which gave the Carrera 3.0 and Turbo models their fashionable iconic look of the time.

After the Carrera 3.0 had been in the market for only a year, several improvements were introduced for the following model year. Technically speaking, the most noticeable changes were the use of a brake booster and at the same time the handling of the clutch became much easier and smoother with the installation of an Omega spring. Some changes were also made to the interior, the dashboard receiving two adjustable ventilation grilles in the centre and for the first time a system of automatic temperature control was used, which was installed between the front seats where the mechanical control was situated before. The doors received the novel twist-lock mechanism, which would now make it much more difficult for thieves to break into the car.

This beautiful Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 Coupe - VIN No: 9117600544 and Engine No: 6679096 / 930/12 is a 'Matching Numbers' car and was built in Stuttgart on 19th November 1976 and supplied to AFN Ltd in Isleworth, Middlesex and first registered on 23rd February 1977 to its first owner in New Malden, Surrey.

According to the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, it is still finished in its original colour scheme of Sienna Metallic (Z5Z5) with a Tan leatherette interior with Pin Stripe Beige Velour seat inlays and with the optional equipment of Impact Absorbers, Cruise Control, Coloured (tinted) Windows, Centre Consul and Sun Roof and it was also specified with the Porsche 3-Speed Sportomatic Gearbox, however like most, this was later swapped for a traditional 5 Speed Manual Gearbox during the 1980's. The car has been maintained and restored by a number of renowned Porsche main dealers and specialists for its previous owners including AFN, Malaya Garage, A Bianchi, Autofarm, Chris Turner, Cotswold Porsche, RGA Porsche Centre and Paul Stephens who sold the car to the current owner in April 2019.

Works carried out on the car over the last 10 years are detailed on Paul Stephens letter to the new owner at the time of sale and these included a full bare metal respray, kidney bowl and sill repairs, new shock absorbers, new Exhaust system, engine out with many seals replaced, fuel injection system overhaul, Gearbox overhaul + new Clutch, new fuel tank, complete electrical system overhaul, Brake overhaul, new Cookie Cutter Alloy Wheels and many other new components as detailed on all the invoices.

Since purchase in 2019, the current owner has taken the car to Porschetech Ltd in Hampstead and they replaced the Sun Roof gearbox and guides and renewed the heater controls and adjusted the clutch - £2,529.91 and the car has now covered a genuine 117,312 miles from new with an extensive service history file which includes its original Porsche wallet and Drivers Manual, Porsche letter of Authenticity, invoices dating back to the early 1980's, MOT certificates, old V5 registration documents and a clear HPi check & Certificate.

Due to some stone damage and scratches on the front bumper and bonnet, we have just had GP Auto Design in Park Royal, London repaint the front of the car and it now really is in exceptional condition throughout and really needs to be seen and driven to be fully appreciated.

Upon sale, the car will be given a pre-sales service and come with a new MOT and our own 6 Month Mechanical Warranty that can be upgraded and extended at additional cost if required.

Car on display at our showrooms in Mortlake, South West London.

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