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This Porsche 930 Turbo Is A Widowmaker
“I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was 12. Jesus, does anyone?”.
There are some things that have an emotional appeal that will never be replicated. The 1978 4-speed manual 930 Turbo is high up on that list. It’s performance is easily exceeded on paper by many mass produced, self driving cars today. But it’s heart, soul and heritage are untouchable.
That was wonderful. Nice plate, by the way. It reminded me that in 1978 Road and Track magazine ( it could have been Car and Driver) referred to this car as a “Mad Dog On the Street.” 0-60 in 4.9. 0-100 in 12.5 13.5@105 in the Quarter Mile. And it would bury its speedometer to a top of 165. And with power windows, wool carpet and air conditioning. In 1978. Good times; good times…
Often referred to as the ass engined nazi, my dad bought one brand new in 1979. I was 25 years old and he had me pick the car up from the local Porsche dealer in Columbus, Oh. Within an hour of driving the car, I spun it out on a hard left turn. These cars have had my upmost respect since then and consider myself blessed that I didn’t crash the car.
Awesome car. Makes me want to sell my 2008 911S and get an older turbo like this. Or get one to go with it, truth be known. 🙂 Of course, it was your Olsen’s 12 Gauge Garage video that took me over the edge and seriously invest in a Porsche 911 in the first place. Always wanted one, no father or uncle to pass one on as they were old school hot-rodders, so I had to go find it myself. And well worth it too. How did I do so far in life without having one? And here I call myself a car guy, and only in the last year have gotten a 911. But, I’m there now. And God willing, I’ll stay in one.
phil in austin
This one hit home, having bought/inherited my uncle’s ’78 911 SC two years ago. He passed away suddenly very recently, so now it’s truly a family heirloom residing in our garage. More than once, he told me that the car “went to the right owner,” as I was refurbishing it over the last couple of years, and sharing those improvements with him.
To me, this is a beautiful video (as always), and an honest depiction of how these cars are kept and enjoyed sometimes. The cars aren’t always going to the highest bidder, they are to be enjoyed and cherished by the ones we love. I have a son myself, and hope to pass the enjoyment along to him one day.
Thanks.
