1984 Porsche 911 M491 Turbo Look Carrera on 2040-cars
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Make: Porsche
Drive Type: Manual
Model: 911
Mileage: 42,454
Trim: Carrera
1984 Porsche 911 Factory M491 "Turbo Look" Carrera. The M491 is basically a 930 Turbo with the normally aspirated 3.2L Carrera motor, buyers who prefer the wide bodywork, larger brakes and uprated suspension but want to avoid the higher maintenance of the turbo motor were able to order these from the factory throughout the 1980s. This car runs and drives fairly well but is something of a project. I do not know the true mileage on the car as the odometer has quit but am sure its higher than 40k. The motor runs well and makes excellent oil pressure but has a leak that will need to be addressed before it can be used on the road. The gearbox shifts well and done not make any strange sounds.
From what I can see, the rear brake vents look factory and I suspect that they were a "special wishes" add on when the car was ordered. This Carrera is rust and accident free, most of the paint in presentable with the exception of a spot on the drivers side rear quarter panel. The dash is excellent with no cracks and the seats are serviceable. Other faults that will need to be corrected include the sunroof being out of adjustment, some damaged to the fiberglass front bumper sustained during loading and, a new carpet kit. Turbo look cars are difficult to source in any condition and this car is an opportunity to pick up a straightforward project at the cost of a regular Carrera.
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