This Porsche 911 is an appealing example of the desirable air-cooled classic sports car, which has been transformed into a handsome tribute to the 964-generation 911 Turbo. Under the rear engine lid now sits a 930-derived 3.0-litre turbocharged flat-six, producing around 191kW and driving the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. The odometer shows 143,724 Kms from new. Understood to be based on a 1971 911 E, this example has been tastefully upgraded with 964-generation Turbo styling. This 911 was with its previous owner for 17 years, and has now been with the seller and third owner for a year and a half. This 911 is finished in the attractive hue of Petrol Blue Metallic over a blue leather-trimmed interior, featuring matching carpets, and a contrasting black dashboard and door card sections. It rides on a set of 17-inch Fuchs replica alloy wheels, finished in matte black with anodised lips, and shod in Toyo Extensa HP tyres. Equipment includes a three-spoke Clubsport-style steering wheel, electrically adjustable front seats, an electric sunroof, a Pioneer CD stereo with USB and auxiliary inputs, Sony speakers, an aftermarket gear knob, and electric windows. This 911 has been upgraded with 964-generation Turbo-style bodywork, including its headlights, front bumper, door mirrors, rear ‘whaletail’ spoiler, and extended wheel arches, as well as 964-era seats and door cards, plus a 930-era turbocharged 3.0-litre engine and brakes. The car will be supplied with a spare wheel, a colour-matching professional car cover, and a collection of around five years-worth of maintenance invoices. The Petrol Blue Metallic paintwork is reported to be in great overall condition, though the seller notes that there are stone chips on the rear wheel arches. There are also light scuffs on the lower front bumper trim, minor stone chips on the front bumper, heat damage on the offside rear bumper above the exhaust exit, and small chips on the edge of the passenger door. Inside, the cabin is presented in good shape given the car’s age and usage. The seller notes signs of wear on the driver’s seat bolsters, and there is also slight wear on the lower driver’s door card, minor blemishes on the passenger seat’s outer thigh bolster, and the wiring in the driver’s footwell would benefit from being tidied up. The seller is not aware of any mechanical or electrical faults, and they state that there are no warning lights showing on the dashboard. This 911’s most recent maintenance was carried out by Porsche specialist Tec-Nine at 142,825 Kms, which included the fitment of new gaskets and seals, the engine strainer plate straightened and new gaskets fitted, a new rear main oil seal and crank pulley seal, an oil cooler, the valve clearances adjusted, a new intake hose, an engine mat and mounts, plates fabricated to rectify rust holes in the boot area, the seat mounting brackets and fuel pump hoses repaired, and a faulty ignition module overhauled. Other notable maintenance includes the fitment of four new tyres in June 2022, new alloy wheels in May 2022, a full inspection, and a full ceramic coating on the paintwork and windows in April 2022. This 1971 Porsche 911 is an attractive and tastefully modified example of the marque’s classic air-cooled sports car, which has been transformed into an eye-catching tribute to the 964-generation 911 Turbo. Presented in great overall condition, with an appealing Petrol Blue finish, and now boasting a turbocharged flat-six from a 930 Turbo, it would make a neat addition to any collection, and a rewarding companion for weekend sprints and classic car show visits alike. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.