An iconic classic sports car, which has been treated to cosmetic and mechanical upgrades, and benefits from significant refurbishment within the last 10 years or so. Under the rear engine lid is now an air-cooled 3.0-litre flat-six sourced from a 1979 911 SC, driving the rear wheels through a five-speed 915 manual transmission. Originally a US specification ‘non-sunroof’ 911 S, it is understood to have been bought new by an American naval officer stationed in Japan, where the car lived all its life until it was imported to Australia, and was registered in NSW in 2006. Extensively upgraded by a previous owner, the car was treated to a cosmetic ‘wide body’ upgrade in the style of a 930 Turbo. Around seven years ago, it had significant mechanical maintenance with the engine and transmission removed, overhauled and reinstalled. It has been owned by the seller since around December 2017, but has been carefully stored during this period, only driven sparingly on trade plates. The odometer indicates 16,188 km, though this is not warranted. This 911 is finished in Ice Green Metallic, complemented by black leather upholstery. It now rides on 18-inch three-piece split-rim Alan Jones Racing alloy wheels, wrapped in new Continental tyres (which have covered less than 500 km). While originally fitted with a 2.7-litre engine, this has been replaced with a 1979 911 SC specification motor. Its 930 Turbo conversion reportedly used steel wing panels, as well as a genuine Porsche ‘tea tray’ rear spoiler and black front lip spoiler. The car was also professionally lowered to complement the wider wheel fitment. Its window glass is said to be all original, including the windscreen. Inside, it retains the original cream headlining and steering wheel. An aftermarket retro-look sound system has been installed. Please refer to photo gallery to assess exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: The Ice Green Metallic paintwork was resprayed around 10 years ago. Today, there are some stone chips and odd scratches. Inside, the black leather is said to be in great shape, along with original headlining, and there is slight discolouration on the sun visors. The seller reports that the side and front indicators lights are not flashing, but they believe this may just be bulbs requiring replacement. They are not aware of any other mechanical or electrical faults. The engine is reported to pull strongly and it passed a compression test in 2017 with no issues, and has been barely used since then. Around four years ago, the car was given a check-over and service at Auto-Carbs Automotive in Woolloongabba. A new battery has also been fitted during the current ownership. Approximately seven years ago, an extensive overhaul was carried out, including: All new seals including rear main seal New engine and transmission mounts New Koni suspension all round New clutch cable New short shift kit Gearbox overhaul including worn synchros Rebuilt gauges New brake lines New brake master cylinder New turbo tie rods New washer pump New steel sports foot plates New engine sound dampener New battery New wiper blades This Porsche 911 is a head-turning classic car, transformed from its original narrow body ‘S’ specification into a 930 Turbo tribute with larger and wider wheels, and lowered suspension giving it an impressive presence on the road. Having been used sparingly since a significant mechanical overhaul around seven years ago, it is reported to be in good running order, and should prove to be an exciting and crowd-pleasing addition to any enthusiast’s garage. 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.