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1983 Porsche 911 SC

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Sold Price

£37,950

Mileage~166,755
TransmissionManual
Engine3.0L
LocationFife

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1983 Porsche 911 SC

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Introduction

Colin Bashford

Professional Consigner

Whale tail? Check. Fuchs alloys? Check. Air-cooled 3.0L flat-six? Check. This 911 SC has it all.

It feels like the 911 has been around forever. First appearing in 1964, its silhouette hasn’t changed too much since then. In recent years, it has grown quite large compared to when it launched in the '60s. The G-series model has to be one of the most iconic shapes of the 911, from the sculpted front wings, following the shape of the headlights, to the huge whale tail at the rear.

This specific car is a 1983 911 SC. It comes to market from ~17.5 year ownership, and has had important work completed at different times in its life through use. It had an interior retrim in 2016, bodywork as necessary too over the years, and a top end engine rebuild along with a gearbox rebuild. It comes with its original service book, many MOT certificates, a huge number of receipts, two sets of keys, and is MOT exempt.

This listing was written from information supplied by Colin after meeting Paul the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.

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Meet the owner

I've had this car a long time, I used to enjoy driving it, but more recently it doesn't get enough use and deserves to be driven.

Paul tells us candidly, he bought the 911 SC online after a few drinks back in 2006. Luckily for him, his wife approved when it arrived! Having purchased the car as a bit of a project, Paul has invested many hours in bringing it back to a former glory. This has included in his ownership, bodywork repairs as necessary, a full respray, interior retrim, and a gearbox rebuild along with other maintenance as necessary.

Paul enjoyed his time restoring the SC and driving it, but he has found that he hasn’t driven the car as often as he used to in recent years. As a result, he has decided to sell it through us. Paul will be on hand to answer any questions about the car in the comments section below.

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EXTERIOR VIDEO

Exterior

Guards Red paint, a whale tail, and Fuchs alloys give this 911 SC its iconic look.

Wheels and Tyres

The 16" Fuchs alloys, finished with gloss black centres and chrome painted rims, all appeared to be in good condition. Both the paint finish and chrome showed signs of age in places though, but no major damage was noted.

A full matching set of Nexen tyres is fitted to the SC, all in good shape with a good amount of tread remaining. The front tyres are dated from 2016, and the rear from 2017.

Bodywork

The bodywork on the 911 appeared to be in great shape, we didn’t notice any dents or other damage. Both doors and the bonnet opened and closed easily, with panel gaps appearing visually consistent around the car. Paul had any necessary action to the bodywork to remove corrosion actioned in 2016 such as to the sills etc as detailed in the invoices. As a result we didn't observe anything obvious in the usual hot spot areas, and only noted a small area in the middle of the nearside front wheel arch.

Since the "whale tail" spoiler was installed, the engine cover struts do not hold the weight of the lid. We've highlighted in more detail our observations through our hi-resolution images and videos, so please take time to look through all the media files for a detailed view at what’s on offer, and for you to assess the condition of the car for yourselves.

Paint

The "Guards Red" paint looks in great condition, with good coverage and an even lustre and colour. Being picky, we did notice some small scratches at the bottom of the engine cover on the offside, as well as a small section where the paint was slightly uneven above the rear quarter window on the passenger side.

The images are taken from a few different angles to show off the car as you would see it if you were standing there for yourselves. So please take the time to fully assess these hi-resolution images and videos of the car, for you to make up your own minds about the condition of the paint.

Glass and Trim

All the glass appeared to be in great condition; we didn’t notice any chips or cracks in any of the windows, and all the seals looked to be in good shape as well.

The plastic trim around the car was also in great condition, and the badges looked excellent. If we’re being picky, the passenger side door was slightly faded, and some normal discolouration and marks to the lower rubber chin. Paul has fitted a reverse camera, which sits above the rear number plate.

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INTERIOR VIDEO

Interior

The SC features black leather seats with red piping to complement the exterior, and the classic 911 driver layout.

Seats and Carpets

The black leather seats are in good shape, having been retrimmed and refurbished as necessary in 2016. Just a small amount of wear noted on the driver's seat bolster and signs of age evident in the form of creases in the leather.

The red carpets in the SC were also in good condition, with very little wear observed. We didn’t notice any stains on the carpets either. The headlining in the car does show its age in the form of some tears and staining as pictured.

Dashboard

A five-dial setup greets the driver, with the most important dial-the rev counter-positioned in the centre. All dials appeared clear and clean, and the odometer read approximately 166,755 miles at the time of our visit.

The dashboard looked free of any cracks or other damage. Paul has installed a screen for the reverse camera on the top right side of the dashboard.

Steering Wheel / Gear Stick

A steering wheel from a 993 generation has been installed, and appears to be in good shape, showing only slight signs of age.

The gearstick and its gaiter were also in good condition, with only minor signs of wear, and all numbers were easily readable.

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'ON THE ROAD' VIDEO

Mechanics

With a 3.0L air-cooled engine in the rear, and a manual gearbox, and no driver aids, the 911 SC is a true analogue driver’s car.

Engine and Gearbox

The flat-six fired into life on first request with a raspy note. While cold, the cars idle undulated a bit, this settled down when the engine was warmed up. Out on the road, the engine delivered plenty of power. The engine had a top-end rebuild in prior ownership in ~2000 as documented in the history.

The gearbox felt good once warmed up. Paul mentioned that it could be quite stiff when cold, but the gears engaged easily once it had warmed up a bit, typical for this era. A full rebuild has taken place in ~2018 a detailed in the invoices and pictures. Watch the video to see the car in action.

Suspension and Brakes

The suspension felt firm yet comfortable on the road, and we didn’t notice any bangs or unwanted noises coming from underneath the car while out with Paul.

The brakes performed well, stopping the 911 without any juddering or pulling.

The Drive

Out on the road, the 911 SC had plenty of power and hugged the tarmac, taking corners in its stride, with no unwanted noises heard during our short drive.

A real joy to drive, it brought a smile to Paul's face. The raw driving experience reminds you of how much fun can be had behind the wheel compared to modern cars.

Electrics and Other

We didn’t test all the electrics during our visit, but we did check the radio, sunroof, electric windows, and reverse camera, all of which were working. The aerial even extended when the radio was turned on and retracted when it was turned off. Paul mentioned that everything else was functioning to his knowledge.

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History and Paperwork

Coming to market from ~17.5 year ownership, this car has seen plenty of maintenance and work over the years with use, some 6 boxes worth, with some important elements being; top-end rebuild in 2000, bodywork and paint 2016, retrim 2016, gearbox 2018.

This 911 SC has been enjoyed and maintained over the years. Coming to market from ~17.5 year ownership, a significant amount of work was completed in 2016, including an interior re-trim and bodywork/chassis repairs in June. Earlier bodywork was done in 2009, with the sills being repaired. In 2018, the gearbox was rebuilt, and in 2000, the engine head was also rebuilt. Paul has owned the car since 2007, covering under 5,000 miles during that time. It comes to market with its original service book, two sets of keys, and a comprehensive history file.

The private registration "PBZ 9115" will be included with the car, and the 911 SC is also MOT exempt.

We’ve done all our usual seller checks including photo ID, V5 and also actioned a history check on the vehicle - this is a professional check operated by HPI that will highlight if the car has been previously stolen, recorded as being in an accident, or have any outstanding finance - note, this does not include a mileage history check.

We've summarised our own view on the car based on information gained from the seller in the listing above, however, and as you can see, we go to great lengths to photograph and video the car in hi-resolution detail - this has been done for you to make your own assessment from the comfort of your sofa. So please sit back, have a cuppa and take your time to review everything on this listing in order to make your own assessment on the vehicle's condition. Viewings are also welcomed with all our listings, so please get in touch with us to arrange a suitable time - we just need to speak to you first and receive a valid photo ID before confirming.

If there's anything you're unsure about, no matter how small, then please first ask the owner in the comments area below before placing your bid/s, as bids can't be retracted and form a binding contract if you win the car - just like a traditional auction house.

Service History

Date	Type	Mileage
29.10.2022	MOT	166,521
02.10.2021	MOT	166,392
15.10.2020	MOT	166,206
18.04.2019	MOT	166,019
09.07.2018	Gearbox Rebuild	165,457
20.04.2018	MOT	165,457
21.04.2017	MOT	164,555
17.06.2016	Chassis Work
09.05.2016	Interior Re-Trim
29.03.2016	MOT	164,115
23.04.2015	MOT	163,483
23.07.2013	MOT	162,348 (Inaccurate Reading)
28.04.2012	MOT	162,348 (Inaccurate Reading)
10.08.2010	MOT	162,352
31.10.2009	Service	162,155
30.07.2009	Bodywork/Sills & MOT	162,185 (Inaccurate Reading)
10.05.2007	MOT	161,904
25.03.2005	MOT	158,495
30.06.2004	MOT	154,210
11.06.2003	Service
30.05.2003	MOT	152,135
28.06.2002	MOT	151,165
09.01.2001	MOT	144,009
11.05.2000	Top-end Engine Rebuild
30.07.1999	Major Service & MOT	136,382
09.07.1998	MOT	133,292
28.05.1997	MOT	126,188
03.04.1997	Major Service	124,799
01.06.1996	MOT	119,918
27.03.1996	Service	118,713
20.07.1995	Service & Brake Fluid	113,995
19.04.1995	MOT	111,934
10.09.1994	MOT	111,425
16.10.1993	Service	109,110
22.09.1993	MOT	108,390
24.07.1992	Service & MOT	102,060
06.09.1991	Service & MOT	90,183
13.07.1990	Service	78,579
08.07.1989	Service & Brake Fluid	64,672
31.08.1988	Service & MOT	52,625
23.06.1987	Service	43,170
21.08.1984	Service	22,435
21.01.1984	Service	13,377
28.02.1983	Service	873

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Key Details

Model911 SC
TransmissionManual
Reg. Date01.01.1983
CC2,993
Mileage~166,755
HistoryYes
ColourGuards Red
Interior ColourBlack
Interior TrimLeather
Chassis #WP0ZZZ91ZDS101153
Engine #63D1635
RestoredYes
MOTNo expired 28.10.2023
MOT ExemptYes
HPi ClearYes
Former Keepers12
Tyre BrandNexen
Tyre Age2016/2017
# of Keys2
LHD or RHDRHD
VisitedYes
Sale TypePrivate
Owned17 years, 4 months
Key FeatureLovely condition, huge history file
Auction ID2203

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11 Comments

Scot4444

25 days ago

Hi Paul, I am in Fife. When can I come and look at your car ?

PaulSC

Seller

Scot4444

19 days ago

I am so sorry I’d not reply to you. If you are still interested please let me know.

Turner

25 days ago

Hi Paul I’m interested in your car I would like to view the car if possible I’m not that far away
Regards
Ian

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Turner

25 days ago

Hi Ian,

We can help arrange a viewing for you, if you could send an email to hello@tradeclassics.com please as we need to do a couple of checks first.

Thanks,
Colin.

reedjj

25 days ago

Hi Paul no need to add info on the bodywork repairs as I have reviewed The invoices. If you could send photo of paint that would be appreciated thank you.

ColinB

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reedjj

25 days ago

Hi,

The small section of uneven paint mentioned is above the rear passenger side window, you can see it being pointed out on the “Exterior Review” video at around 9:35-40.

Thanks,
Colin.

reedjj

25 days ago

Thank you Paul if you could send or upload a picture of the area in question please that would be appreciated. Additionally how extensive was the ‘bodywork’ that you did. For example sills, kidney bowls, rear seat pan etc.

reedjj

27 days ago

Hello Paul – does the car leak ANY drops of oil on the floor after standing?
Was the re spray a bare metal re spray and do you have any photos of the work?
The ad mentions some uneven paint below the passenger side rear window – have you had an assessment made of this and do you have any photos of this area. Thank you.

PaulSC

Seller

reedjj

26 days ago

Hi, there are no oil leaks. The respray was not bare metal and unfortunately I no longer have any photos as it was 12 years ago. I have not had an assessment of the uneven paint below the passenger side rear window but I’m happy to provide you additional photos. Thanks. Paul.

Mbilly7

27 days ago

Hi Paul,
Are there any oil leaks underneath the car when parked? Do you know if the re spray was bare metal windows out? Has the undulating idle on start up ever been investigated? I am unsure in the video whether the engine stalled or was turned off at start up.

PaulSC

Seller

Mbilly7

26 days ago

Hi, there are no oil leaks at all. The respray was not bare metal or windows out. The undulating idle was because the car was cold and hadn’t been used for a couple of weeks. After a minute, idle is smooth. I turned the car off because I couldn’t hear what he was saying. Thanks. Paul.

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