In stock now is this stunning Porsche 911 3.0 Carrera, surely one of the finest in existence.
Initially delivered in May 1976 by Glen Henderson Motors, then the Porsche dealer for Ayr in Scotland the car was built and remains finished in Light Yellow. It was ordered with black Carrera graphics, two rear foglights and an engine compartment light.
Over the course of over five years the car underwent an astonishingly comprehensive restoration by Provost Automobiles in Le Mans, a specialist renowned for restoring Le Mans cars. Wherever possible factory parts were used, and upgraded parts if possible.
Work done included:
*Non sunroof roof.
*All suspension and steering replaced with brand new parts including upgrade 930 anti-roll bars, torsion bars, rear arms etc.
*Brakes - upgraded 930 items, this meant fitting 16" turbo Fuchs alloys. Stainless steel braided lines.
*Cooling upgraded to 964 US spec including oil cooler and thermostatically controlled fan
* Engine dismantled and checked, crankshaft x-rayed. Engine rebuilt by a very experienced mechanic who worked for the race team Courage. Top end renewed and hydraulic chain tensioners. New clutch
* Electrics - harness renewed for the majority of the car
* Bodywork taken back to bare metal on entire car, bodywork, underpan etc. Primer used was an expensive one normally used in aviation, then Silikens products.
* Interior - Porsche radio installed (no radio specced from new), new dashboard top fitted (very rare item), electric motors rebuilt. All leather interior fitted, top of the range Connelly rear seat backs etc
* Glass - all renewed except for rear window. All new rubber seals.
* Black trim - all restored or renewed
* Exhaust - SSI heat exchangers and exhaust system per the RS models to give better sound and increased power
* Headlights - all new lenses and upgraded bulbs
* Heating system - new electronic sensors etc
Some way through the restoration the bills had totalled £107,000 but the final cost was in excess of that!!
A stunning example, inside and out, of the rare 911 3 litre Carrera, a car of which the UK only saw 177 RHD coupes imported.