1982 Porsche 911 SC

Equipment

Pewter Metallic paintwork, Blue/grey Berber tweed upholstery, 16-inch Fuchs alloy wheels, 5-speed manual transmission, Sports seats, Sports shock absorbers, Front and rear spoilers, Tinted glass, Electric windows, Dansk exhaust, Momo Prototipo 350mm leather steering wheel, Wooden gear knob.

Exterior

Finished in its original shade of Pewter Metallic (L956), this 911 SC presents with a fantastic period-correct look. The colour itself suits the classic 911 silhouette perfectly, giving the car a subtle yet distinctive presence compared to the brighter hues often seen on 1980s examples. After a machine polish, the paintwork boasts a deep shine all round. There is some light patina in the finish with minor imperfections in places that are consistent with a car of this age and use. The exterior trim, including the black impact absorbers, rubber inserts, and window surrounds, presents in good order. The iconic Fuchs alloys set the look off perfectly, their classic five-leaf design complementing the metallic silver bodywork. All tyres are recent with plenty of tread remaining.

Interior

Inside, the SC presents very nicely indeed. The grey Berber tweed (also known as Scottish Tweed) is a wonderfully period option. The deep sports bolsters remain supportive with only a small amount of wear to the driver’s side lower bolster, while the passenger and rear seats are in excellent condition. The seat backs and door cards are upholstered in contrasting blue leatherette. The dashboard is free from cracks, a common issue on 911s of this era, and all the switchgear is functional. The original VDO dials are clear and easy to read, their orange needles still bright. In place of the clock is a blanking plate but the original unit has been kept. A 350mm Momo Prototipo steering wheel has been installed as well as a hand-turned wooden gear knob, both of which feel great in-hand and really add to the overall driving experience.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

The SC is powered by Porsche’s 3.0-litre flat-six, a robust unit well-regarded for its blend of performance and reliability. On first twist of the key, it fires readily into life before settling into the familiar flat-six burble through the Dansk exhaust. Power delivery is smooth, and the engine pulls strongly through the rev range, accompanied by that unmistakable air-cooled soundtrack. The 5-speed manual gearbox is fitted with a Rennshift shift mechanism which gives a more precise period-typical shift action. The clutch remains positive, and on the road the car drives with plenty of verve, one of the best we’ve driven.

History File

The accompanying file contains the original maintenance book that’s stamped with the first seven services, and then a raft of invoices showing all subsequent services and MOTs; the dates and mileages are listed below. In 2024 the car underwent a full shakedown with air-cooled specialists, NineSixFour, in Reading. Some of the work carried out included valve adjustment, new oil lines, new engine mounts, ignition timing, gearbox mounts, new fuel pump and lines, new turbo tie rods, gearbox service, etc. The current V5C registration document shows only 6 previous keepers.

1982 - 1,283 miles - service

1983 - 7,830 miles - service

1984 - 12,010 miles - service

1985 - 31,159 miles - MOT

1986 - 35,569 miles - MOT

1986 - 36,723 miles - service

1987 - 44,697 miles - service

1987 - 51,203 miles - MOT

1988 - 52,183 miles - service

1988 - 59,855 miles - MOT

1989 - 61,468 miles - service

1989 - 67,407 miles - MOT

1991 - 74,311 miles - service

1993 - 81,533 miles - MOT

1994 - 83,249 miles - MOT

1995 - 84,296 miles - MOT

1996 - 84,619 miles - MOT

1997 - 2013 - STORAGE

2013 - 85,312 miles - MOT

2015 - 85,369 miles - MOT

2019 - 85,420 miles - service and MOT

2021 - 85,659 miles - service and plugs

2022 - 85,844 miles - MOT and brake fluid

2022 - 85,897 miles - service

2023 - 86,343 miles - MOT

2023 - 86,198 miles - service

2024 - 88,505 miles - MOT

2024 - extensive shakedown and service

2025 - 88,618 miles - MOT