1979 Porsche 911SC Slicktop (Lot 74)

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Globally respected for top-flight, air-cooled Porsche engine development and service, Thoroughbred Motorsports of Corry, Pennsylvania, was founded by Dr. Karl Hens— a man whose experience and knowledge have been honed by a lifetime dedicated to building precision Porsche powerplants. Along his journey of automotive excellence, Dr. Hens amassed a collection of special air-cooled Porsche sports cars spanning every generation, alongside a nearly immeasurable treasure trove of highly sought-after Porsche parts.

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For 1978, a new version of the Porsche 911 revived the SC — or "Super Carrera" — designation. Its air-cooled 3.0L flat-six originally came with an advanced fuel-injection system, though a desirable upgrade for many is a carburetor conversion. A galvanized steel unibody resists corrosion far better than earlier 911 generations, while forged Fuchs alloy wheels reduce unsprung weight at each corner.

The relatively rare models not fitted with power windows, a sunroof, or air conditioning are often referred to as "lightweight" cars. This example was acquired by Dr. Hens in 2007 at around 94,650 miles, and it was previously issued a salvage title. Its 3.0L flat-six has been fitted with a Weber 40 IDA triple-throat carburetor conversion, and it features such period modifications as a Nakamichi head unit paired with an Eclipse amplifier.

The car has reportedly been driven very little by Dr. Hens. Note that this 911SC was previously issued a salvage title in Maryland.

This 1979 Porsche 911SC is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist in Georgia with a clean Pennsylvania title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from the Thoroughbred Motorsports Collection 

• Finished in black over a tan interior 

• Lightweight non-sunroof example without A/C or power windows 

• 2,994cc all-aluminum air-cooled flat-six engine 

• Triple-throat Weber carburetor conversion 

• 5-speed manual (Type 915 transaxle) 

• Forged Fuchs alloy wheels

Factory Equipment

• Galvanized steel unibody 

• Leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with raised hub 

• Center console 

• Heated rear window 

• No factory air conditioning, power windows, or sunroof

Modifications

• Body repainted from Copper Brown to black 

• Nakamichi head unit 

• Eclipse amplifier 

• Weber carburetor conversion  

• Fuel pressure regulator 

• Flo-thru exhaust

Servicing & Documentation

• Some receipts from previous ownership 

• Carburetors rebuilt in preparation for the sale

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of vehicles in this collection, it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present. Please refer to the photo gallery.

Ownership History

This 1979 Porsche 911SC is offered from the Thoroughbred Motorsports Collection of no-reserve automobiles. Dr. Hens acquired it in October 2007 and has driven it little since.

Additional Information

This car was previously issued a salvage title in Maryland.

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Marvin Waters II Phone: 910.315.2918 Email: mwaters@hagerty.com 

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