One to Buy: Special Order 26,000 mile 1987 Porsche 911 3.3 Turbo Flachbau Coupe (930)
Within weeks of the flat-nosed 935 racing car making its Mugello debut in March 1976, customers began to commission road-going replicas from the likes of Kremer and DP.
Porsche finally got in on the act in 1980 when a wickedly expensive Flachbau was quietly offered through the ‘Sonderwunsch’ special wish department. The original factory Flachbau design was then refined to incorporate pop-up headlights for 1984.
In late 1986, Porsche decided to offer the Flachbau through the official global dealer network. It became the most expensive option the company had ever offered, adding more than the cost of a well-equipped 944 to the price of a stock 930!
Along with the UK, the United States proved a really good market for the Flachbau once it began to be widely promoted for the 1987 model year and currently on the market with Broad Arrow Private Sales is a special order California-domiciled Coupe.
Chassis WP0JB0932HS051379 was configured in Grand Prix White with a rare 98-option code two-tone interior that comprised Burgundy for the seats, dash, steering wheel and door caps and Black for the door panels, centre console, and carpet. ‘S051379’ was further optioned with a limited slip differential, steering wheel with raised hub and an alarm system.
Sold new through Carlsen Porsche in Redwood City on March 19th 1988, the numbers matching car comes complete with a fully documented history and is currently showing a little over 26,000 miles.
Reprinted below is Broad Arrow’s description:
Chassis No. WP0JB0932HS051379
Engine No. 68H01480
Transmission No. 77H02115
Rare factory-built, M505-optioned 911 Turbo, one of just 144 Slantnose Coupes delivered to the United States for 1987
A matching-numbers example finished in Grand Prix White, retains a large majority of its original paint
Special order “98” Burgundy and Black leather interior
Optioned with a limited slip differential, steering wheel with raised hub, and an alarm system
Offered with 26,034 miles, a clean CARFAX, a substantial history file, and Porsche-issued CoA
One of the most iconic body styles to leave the factory in Stuttgart, the Slantnose variant of the 911 Turbo is a cornerstone race-derived Porsche. Its slanted front fascia concept came directly from the 935 racing car, with the Slantnose clearly showing both form and function. Its sleek aerodynamic nose discarded the Type 930's upright headlights, opting instead for a simpler hood line with pop-up headlights and cooling vents integrated within its front fenders. Customers eager to chase the most expensive and exclusive Porsche model approached Porsche's Sonderwunsch or “Special Wishes” division to bring their beloved race car to the road.
These hand crafted and highly customized versions of the 911 Turbo trickled out of the factory in the early 1980s, and as the allure of the Slantnose grew, Porsche offered the Slantnose treatment as a factory option code M505 for the U.S. and M506 for the Rest of World markets beginning in 1987.
Of course, exclusivity has its price. The Slantnose option commanded a $23,826 premium on debut, nearly two thirds of the price of a base Carrera Coupe at the time! Beyond the cosmetic upgrades, the Slantnose was fitted with extensive performance improvements as well. Flared rocker panels, side-mounted oil and brake cooling ducts, and vented front fenders all contributed to reduced front-end lift and improved thermal management at high speeds.
These upgrades added to the prowess and capability of the Slantnose, matching looks and athleticism in equal measure.
This California-market (C03) Slantnose Turbo Coupe is presented in classic Grand Prix White over a “98” code interior which Porsche's 1987 dealership Fact Book describes as “Interior with Variation of Std. Color/Material.” The unexpected combination of Burgundy seats, dashboard, steering wheel, and door tops and Black door panels, center console, and carpeting is likely rarer than the Slantnose model itself!
A limited slip differential, steering wheel with raised hub, and an alarm system round out the factory-fitted options. Of course, powering the rear wheels is the Type 930's 282-horsepower, 3.3-liter turbocharged air-cooled flat-six paired to a four-speed manual transmission.
This original example has been well cared for and documented over its 26,034 miles. Its original service book records its first owner located in Portola Valley, California, sold through Carlsen Porsche, now Porsche Redwood City on 19 March 1988.
The substantial history file and clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report record ownership throughout its time on the road in California with a stopover in Ohio during a change of ownership. Its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity verifies that it is a full matching-numbers example, and a history file with service receipts and invoices reveals a slow but steady accumulation of mileage over the years.
This file tells the tale of a Slantnose that has been well cared for, a collector grade example—just the type of car that is becoming harder to find by the day.
The 911 Turbo Slantnose is a car whose rarity, motorsport pedigree, and hand-built construction place it in rarified air. With only 144 Coupes delivered to the U.S. for 1987, this example's low mileage and outstanding preservation offers a unique opportunity to acquire a genuine icon of 1980s performance and style.
