1978 Porsche 911 930 Turbo Imports

This Porsche 911 Turbo is an iconic 1970s supercar, offered for sale by its current long-term owner of 22 years. It is powered by a turbocharged 3.3-litre flat-six, delivering 221kW to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. Registered in the UK in March 1978, this 911 Turbo is now located in Lochinvar, NSW, Australia and has been in under the same ownership for 22 years. The engine was rebuilt in 2020 at 86,427 miles, the transmission was overhauled in the same year, and the paintwork was professionally resprayed around two years ago. The seller notes that the car has covered 86,662 miles from new. Build year: 1978 This 911 Turbo is finished in Guards Red over a black leather-trimmed cabin, featuring a carbon-look gear knob. It rides on a set of 17-inch ‘Cup’ alloy wheels, fitted with Pirelli P Zero tyres. Equipment includes a sunroof, electric windows, and a Blaupunkt stereo. An aftermarket exhaust system, a Blaupunkt Calgary CD30 stereo, and a MOMO Corse steering wheel have been installed. Various receipts accompany the sale. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: slight discolouration on the driver’s side leather from entry and exit, and a split on the bottom section of the right-hand rear seat. The seller also states that the air conditioning belt has been removed and the system requires re-gassing, the heater ducting from the exhaust is not connected, and the flex tubes are missing. The car was reportedly kept in storage for 18 years. It underwent a professional bare-metal respray two years ago. The car’s last roadworthiness inspection was reportedly conducted in February 2025. This 911 Turbo was last serviced in 2023 by Coretuned. The engine was rebuilt in 2022 at 86,427 miles, and the transmission has been overhauled, the fuel tank has been refurbished, and the fuel lines, electric pump, and brake callipers have been serviced. This is a highly usable of the marque’s era-defining supercar, finished in the classic Porsche hue of Guards Red and treated to various restorative works over the years, including an engine rebuild, a transmission overhaul, and a bare-metal respray. It would now make a fine addition to a wider assembly of landmark Porsches, and promises to excite and charm in equal measure each time it is let loose on the new owner’s favourite country roads.