1979 Porsche 930 Turbo slicktop project, untouched since 2007, no reserve
A no-reserve 930 project bid at about a quarter of project sales, with 12 days to run.
1979 Porsche 911 Turbo (930)
Sold Why we picked it
Why we picked it: this is a 1979 911 Turbo with the 3.3-liter intercooled engine, four-speed gearbox and a factory sunroof delete. The seller says it has sat untouched since 2007 and has not been serviced in about 20 years, so treat it as a project. It is a no-reserve lot from a large collection, sells on a clean Pennsylvania title per the listing, and was bid to $21,000 with 12 days left.
Comparable 930 projects sold for $76,000 and $101,010 this summer. Bids on no-reserve collection lots usually climb hard near the end, so the current number will not hold, but there is a lot of room between here and project money.
The value check
When we found it, the bid was $40,250. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $76,000–$101,010, so the middle of the market is about $88,505. That put this car 55% under.
Compared with the two recent 3.3-liter 930 coupes sold as projects: a 1979 at $76,000 on BaT (Jul 2026) and a 1978 at $101,010 on PCARMARKET (Aug 2026).
- 1979 930 project, BaT Jul 2026, $76,000
- 1978 930 project, PCARMARKET Aug 2026, $101,010
- 930 Turbo 3.3 coupe market
What to check
- Repainted from Petrol Blue to black and the paint is described as poor; look for hidden rust and old crash repair
- 20 years of sitting means fuel system, CIS injection, brakes and seals all need attention
- Listing does not say the engine is original or that it turns over; ask before bidding
- Check heat exchangers, turbo and wastegate for seized parts and oil leaks
- Inspect floors, battery box, front pan and rear torsion bar areas for rust
- Confirm the title and VIN match, since this is a collection sale handled by Broad Arrow
Making it drive like new
Recommission the 3.3 with a fresh fuel system, injection service and turbo inspection, then add modern coilovers, larger brakes, a G50 or 5-speed conversion if desired, and updated wiring and lighting while keeping the slicktop body.
How it ended
It sold for $89,880 on Oct 30, 2026, against a market value of about $88,505 when we found it.
What 1965–98 Porsche 911, air-cooled cars sell for
| Condition | Sales | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project | 37 | $4,500 | $30,500 | $101,010 |
| Driver | 88 | $31,000 | $59,975 | $172,000 |
| Collector | 29 | $61,411 | $112,000 | $270,000 |
| Pro-build | 2 | $37,000 | $79,750 | $122,500 |
Recent sales
| Car | Condition | Result | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera (993) coupe, 6-speed with factory rear-seat delete, no reserve | Driver | $94,695 | Oct 30, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo, numbers-matching US car with RUF touches, no reserve | Driver | $117,700 | Oct 30, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1973 Porsche 911E Targa with MFI, COA and original order sheet, no reserve | Collector | $121,980 | Oct 29, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1971 Porsche 911S coupe with COA and records, no-reserve collection lot | Collector | $196,880 | Oct 29, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1967 Porsche 911 SWB coupe with 2.7L six, Porsche CoA and no reserve | ProjectDriver | $92,020 | Oct 28, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1969 Porsche 911E coupe with its numbers-matching engine rebuilt and MFI refurbished, no reserve | Driver | $75,970 | Oct 28, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1965 Porsche 911 early SWB project with its original 2.0 engine, no reserve | Project | $80,679 | Oct 28, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1997 Porsche 993 Carrera S, Japan-market Vesuvio Metallic car with a $25,500 opening bid | Driver | $122,000 | Oct 27, 2026 | PCARMARKET |
