Is Slant Nose Porsche rare?
This unique design was polarizing at best and is a rarity among the Porsche community with collectors lining up to own a unique slant nose 911. This particular Porsche 911 slantnose comes from the legendary Porsche tuning house RUF and is one of only two cabriolet versions.
What years did Porsche make the slant nose?
The 930 Turbo Slantnose cars were made from 1981 till 1989. But the one we are featuring in this article is a very rare non-pop-up-headlight version which only 59 exist in the world and 42 of them being made in 1982.
What is a Slant Nose Porsche?
1988 Porsche 930 Slantnose Coupe #50432 Among the developments of Porsche racing 934s and 935s was the introduction of the “Flachbau” or “Flatnose”. Porsche’s solution was to remove the entire fender and headlight assembly creating the flat nose effect which eventually became known as the “Slantnose”.
How many Porsche slant nose were made?
See, this 911 is among one of just 948 built by Porsche’s special order program to Flachbau (slantnose) specification, with a 935-style front end and flip-up headlights. Only 160 examples were imported to the United States, and every one of them is worth big money.
What year was 911 slant nose?
1982 Porsche 911 Turbo Slant Nose.
What is a flat nose Porsche?
Porsche offered a “Flachbau” (“flatnose” or “slantnose”) 930 under the “Sonderwunschprogramm” (special order program) from 1986 model year, an otherwise normal 930 with a 935-style slantnose instead of the normal 911 front end with the replacement of the famous “bug eye” headlamps with pop-up units.
Who made the Slant Nose Porsche?
Mansour Ojjeh
Flatnose (Slantnose 930S) In 1982, TAG Heuer co-owner Mansour Ojjeh commissioned Porsche to develop a road-legal version of the 935 race car. The final product was developed using a body shell of the 930 and fitting fabricated 935 body panels to it.
Why is 930 called Widowmaker?
This is why it became known as the Widowmaker, a tongue-in-cheek reference to the large number of fatal crashes suffered by the Luftwaffe’s F-104G Starfighter pilots around this time. A total of over 21,000 911 Turbos left the Zuffenhausen works before G-Series 911 production was switched to the 964 model in 1989.
When did the Porsche 930 slant nose come out?
In 1965 Porsche began the model line that has become an icon among sports cars. The “911” series offered a number of variants but one of the “Best of the Best” was the limited production 930. This 930 Slant Nose has been owned by the same owner for over 28 years as part of his prestigious collection of automobiles.
Where is the factory sticker on a Porsche 930?
The Porsche retains the factory correct and original production sticker under the front hood that supports that it was produced as a 930. It further documents the cars original color of Guards Red, the options that remain in place (with the exception of the radio that has been upgraded), and other relevant data.
What kind of service does a Porsche 930 get?
The 930 received a complete engine out service including a new completed clutch kit, flywheel pilot bearing, and related components. Additionally, the Porsche received an engine re-seal, new hoses, complete service and inspection. At 37,500 miles (<2,000 miles ago), the car was received new tires, and a 4-wheel alignment/balance.