Advertising:
Porsche 911 Turbo Carrera Convertible 2-door on 2040-cars
US $36,000.00
Year:1989
Mileage:43915
Color:
Location:
West Mineral, Kansas, United States
1989 was the last year of the 930, and the only year that the G50 5-speed transmission was offered. This was a feature “dream car” at the 2008 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction, and purchased by the current owner in 2009. Overall a very special car. Options: 139 Seat Heating - Left158 Radio - 86 "Reno" - 87220 Locking differential340 Seat heating - Right383 Sport seat - left387 Sport seat - right494 2 speakers on back shelf494 Amplifier system975 Velour carpet in luggage compartmentC36 Canadian type car Modifications: Period correct Momo steering wheel and shift knobPeriod correct Ruf wheels, 17x9 front and 17x10 rear.Borla mufflerUpgraded audio system with Alpine head unit, Alpine CD changer, Sony and Alpine amplifier, Alpine components front and rear In the following paragraphs I will describe this incredibly special car in excruciating detail. Please contact me with any questions. I have over 150 high resolution photos, an Excel file summarizing maintenance records, scans of the Gretzky certificate of authenticity, and scans from the Barrett Jackson Scottsdale sale in 2008. Please note that I am selling this car for a client, I will facilitate the final transaction between the buyer and seller. Exterior: Exceptional condition, showing only light wear from being sparingly driven. This 930 presents as exactly what it is – a car that has been lovingly enthusiast maintained, garaged, and driven for pleasure only. Overall a very striking car, its aggressive stance set off by the color matched Ruf wheels. Paint is in exceptional condition and has been professionally detailed, overall beautiful and glossy with a deep shine. No signs of prior paintwork. No dents or dings, the body is very straight. All of the exterior black components are still fully black, including fade-prone items like the window trim, door handles, wiper arms, and bumper smile. Excellent glass with only light pitting in the windshield. The plastic convertible top rear window has no fogging and easily zips into place. The original full power top works correctly, is still fully black in color with no fade, and shows only light wear. Overall it is an exceptionally well loved 930. Interior: Again consistent with the life of a pleasure car, the interior is very clean with light wear consistent with the mileage. Making this special car even more distinctive is the passenger side sunvisor, signed by the original owner, Wayne Gretzky. All documentation is included to substantiate this autograph including the original request letter, certificate of authenticity from Gretzky Enterprises, and hologram authenticity sticker on the sunvisor. All original with the exception of the steering wheel, shift knob, and audio. The sport seats are a fantastic option, far better bolstering than the standard seats while still remaining comfortable. Every feature works with the exception of one power seat motor, including the seats, mirrors, windows, radio, lights, HVAC fans, cigarette lighter, emergency flashers, power locks, wiper blades, washer pump, and convertible top. Overall clean original carpet with light wear to the nap. Leather is still soft and supple with light dye wear, as is common for light colored leather. No tears, splits, or cracking in the leather. Leather door panels are in excellent shape with only light wear on the arm rests, the door cubbies still open and close smoothly. Good latching glovebox and no puffy sun visors. Mechanical: Driving this car is a good reminder of why the 930 is so prized, particularly the rare 1989 5-speed models. It is tame when desired but has fantastic power on tap, even by modern standards. The mechanical condition is superb, with a number of service records documenting major recent work like a new clutch, battery, full maintenance, brake and clutch master cylinders, and much more. Maintained with an open checkbook, this car needs nothing. The engine starts easily and smoothly with no smoke, idles smoothly, is strong under boost, and has absolutely no leaks. The hydraulic clutch is smooth and surprisingly light with no slippage. The legendary G50 5-speed transmission quickly shows why these cars are so prized, as it shifts smoothly and easily with no grinding, even when shifting into 1st at a roll. The suspension is very nice and tight without any signs of wear, no pulling, clunks, or signs of worn dampers. Steering is similarly tight and free of vibration, with the legendary feel and feedback that can only be provided by a classic 911. Brakes are strong with a firm pedal, no vibration, and no squeaks. Tires are 9/32” tread front BF Goodrich G-Force T/A and 7/32” tread rear Toyo Proxes S4. Overall it is a nearly flawless package that is fully capable of being driven anywhere. Flaws: I firmly believe in full disclosure when selling cars. I am an enthusiast and have bought a number of cars online, I model my selling on my own buying experiences. I am also incredibly particular about cars, most of the noted flaws are not immediately obvious. On the outside: two very light scratches on the left front fender, both too slight to show up in pictures. Very light rock chips on the hood, front bumper, mirrors, and rear fender flares. One small chip in the front lower spoiler. Crack in the left front foglight lens. The top has several light abrasions on the right side, one slight tear on the left side adjacent to the hinge point, and light fold marks. One missing fastener on the top boot. On the inside: the A/C is no longer blowing cold, it has required periodic charges and is likely due for another. Left seat rear height adjustment motor is not working. Interior carpet overall shows light wear to nap, with light stains on the rear seatbacks and left front mat. Light leather wear to the dye, the leather is still 100% solid and supple. Convertible top headliner has been removed. Front left and rear floor mats show wear. There is a dash cap that has been in place since the purchase. Informed shoppers will know how special this car is. The 1989 930 not only the best of the breed with the 5-speed transmission, but also the last. Making the car even more unique is the documented ownership history by the greatest hockey player of all time. This is an exceptionally well loved and unmolested car, suitable for both driving and investment purposes. As is cliché in collector cars circles, they are only original once.
Porsche 911 for Sale
Porsche 911 turbo coupe 2-door(US $27,000.00)
Porsche 911 carrera coupe 2-door(US $37,000.00)
1986 porsche 911(US $18,800.00)
1974 porsche 911 targa(US $17,600.00)
1987 porsche 911(US $22,500.00)
1973 porsche 911(US $17,600.00)
Auto Services in Kansas
X-Treme Automotive L.L.C. ★★★★★
Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Parts & Supplies, Tire Dealers
Address: Hunnewell
Phone: (316) 265-6245
Wholesale Batteries Inc ★★★★★
Automobile Parts & Supplies, Dry Cell Batteries, Battery Storage
Address: Williamsburg
Phone: (913) 498-9322
Wholesale Batteries Inc ★★★★★
Automobile Parts & Supplies, Dry Cell Batteries, Battery Storage
Address: 605 Kansas Ave, Shawnee
Phone: (913) 498-9322
Walt`s Auto Service Plus Inc ★★★★★
Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Diagnostic Service
Address: 2201 SW 10th Ave, Grantville
Phone: (785) 233-3300
Trudo`s Automotive ★★★★★
Auto Repair & Service
Address: 620 E Grand Ave, Haysville
Phone: (316) 524-3538
ORR Radiator Service ★★★★★
Auto Repair & Service, Radiators-Wholesale & Manufacturers, Automobile Diagnostic Service
Address: 2020 W 43rd Ave, Mission-Woods
Phone: (913) 236-8488
Auto blog
Porsche Cayenne diesel V8 may not be long for this world
Fri, Jan 23 2015Goodbye, Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel. We hardly knew ye. Nor did the Europeans, apparently. Porsche's V8 oil burner is still on the European model list for the Cayenne SUV, but the mill won't go through the likely pricey process of being updated to adhere to new and stricter European emissions standards, Just-Auto says. A Porsche spokesman confirmed to the publication that it's a fairly complicated process to update the diesel V8 to be so-called "Euro-6 compliant." With Cayenne diesels selling in relatively low volumes anyways, the German automaker might just dump the V8 diesel altogether, as it'd be quite cost-ineffective to make the necessary upgrades. The V8 diesel was a 4.1-liter engine that delivered 385 horsepower in addition to what sounds like a little too much exhaust for European clean-air regulators. While that's a pretty powerful profile, the most recent gas-powered V8 for the Cayenne delivers about 570 horsepower, so the diesel engine won't likely be missed by European auto enthusiasts. Besides, there's still the V6 diesel that's also sold in the US. That's a 4,800-pound beast that moves from 0 to 60 miles per hour in about seven seconds and gets a relatively (for diesels) modest 20 miles per gallon city. For those who are curious, Autoblog's First Drive review of that model can be found here.
Is the skill of rev matching being lost to computers?
Fri, Oct 9 2015If the ability to drive a vehicle equipped with a manual gearbox is becoming a lost art, then the skill of being able to match revs on downshifts is the stuff they would teach at the automotive equivalent of the Shaolin Temple. The usefulness of rev matching in street driving is limited most of the time – aside from sounding cool and impressing your friends. But out on a race track or the occasional fast, windy road, its benefits are abundantly clear. While in motion, the engine speed and wheel speed of a vehicle with a manual transmission are kept in sync when the clutch is engaged (i.e. when the clutch pedal is not being pressed down). However, when changing gear, that mechanical link is severed briefly, and the synchronization between the motor and wheels is broken. When upshifting during acceleration, this isn't much of an issue, as there's typically not a huge disparity between engine speed and wheel speed as a car accelerates. Rev-matching downshifts is the stuff they would teach at the automotive equivalent of the Shaolin Temple. But when slowing down and downshifting – as you might do when approaching a corner at a high rate of speed – that gap of time caused by the disengagement of the clutch from the engine causes the revs to drop. Without bringing up the revs somehow to help the engine speed match the wheel speed in the gear you're about to use, you'll typically get a sudden jolt when re-engaging the clutch as physics brings everything back into sync. That jolt can be a big problem when you're moving along swiftly, causing instability or even a loss of traction, particularly in rear-wheel-drive cars. So the point of rev matching is to blip the throttle simultaneously as you downshift gears in order to bring the engine speed to a closer match with the wheel speed before you re-engage the clutch in that lower gear, in turn providing a much smoother downshift. When braking is thrown in, you get heel-toe downshifting, which involves some dexterity to use all three pedals at the same time with just two feet – clutch in, slow the car while revving, clutch out. However, even if you're aware of heel-toe technique and the basic elements of how to perform a rev match, perfecting it to the point of making it useful can be difficult.
Audi, Porsche ensnared in new Volkswagen cheating allegations
Mon, Nov 2 2015The scope of the Volkswagen emissions cheating scandal that has enveloped the global automaker for the past six weeks widened Monday. Now, some of the automaker's premium brands are further ensnared in the mess. Officials with the Environmental Protection Agency issued a second notice of violations Monday, accusing Volkswagen of violating the Clean Air Act by using defeat devices that circumvent emissions testing on diesel versions of certain vehicles equipped with 3.0-liter engines. Roughly 10,000 vehicles in the United States contain the illegal software, the EPA alleges. That's a far smaller number than the 482,000 vehicles affected by the first instances of cheating, which Volkswagen confessed to in September. But this latest violation alleges the cheating occurred broadly through the Volkswagen empire and includes vehicles from the Porsche and Audi brands. Audi had one model, the A3, involved in the first round of announced violations. But the brand, which has enjoyed skyrocketing sales in the US in recent years, is more extensively involved in violations announced Monday. The 2016 Audi A6 Quattro, A7 Quattro, A8, A8L and Q5 are among the cars which contain the illegal software, which permits the cars to emit nitrogen oxide at up to nine times the allowable thresholds set in the Clean Air Act, according to the EPA. The 2015 Porsche Cayenne and '14 Volkswagen Toureg SUV are also affected. "There is clear evidence of additional violations and it's important to put Volkswagen on notice and to inform the public." - Janet McCabe. "Audi, which has been on a roll in terms of sales, reputation and image of late, now is being drawn deeper into the quagmire," said Michelle Krebs, senior analyst for Autotrader. "Previously, only the low-volume A3 was under scrutiny, but now Audi's core models are under fire." Audi officials did not respond to a request for comment Monday. In a written statement issued late Monday afternoon, a Porsche spokesperson said, "We are surprised to learn this information. Until this notice, all our information was that the Porsche Cayenne Diesel is fully compliant." Porsche said it would cooperate with authorities.