1984 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA COUPE RARE Factory Turbo Look "M491" Option

1984 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA COUPE

WITH VERY RARE

“M491” FACTORY TURBO LOOK (WIDE BODY & CHASSIS) OPTION

PORSCHE DOCUMENTATION SHOWS ONLY 421 PRODUCED!

AS A RESULT. THIS CAR IS 1 0F 421 IN THE WORLD!

 OPTIONS AS LISTED ON INCLUDED ORIGINAL WINDOW STICKER (see pics):

·         ALL LEATHER INTERIOR

·         LEATHER STEERING WHEEL WITH RAISED HUB

·         IN DASH CD PLAYER

·         LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (very desirable option often overlooked)

·         CRUISE CONTROL

·         BLACK ROOF LINER

·         930 PERFORMANCE BODY/CHASSIS [CODE M491]

·         ELECTRIC SLIDING SUN ROOF

If you are not familiar with this rare 930 Performance Body/Chassis option. it is the complete 930 Turbo Carrera Car minus the turbo charged drive train.   Or you could say. minus the high maintenance and headaches. which makes this a very solid and sought after car.

In 1984 the U. S. EPA would not allow Porsche to export 930 Turbo cars to the USA. so they exported the car minus the turbo charged drive train.   This option was called the 930 Performance Body/Chassis option.   [Option code: 491]  These cars are very rare being that they were produced for USA special orders only that year.   As a result. only 421 were produced!  This is a very low number in the collector car world.

The car is in very nice condition in and out as you can see in the pics.   I have owned it for 15 years.   It has never been in rain during that time.   It is always covered in the garage with a tan flannel lined fitted cover which is also included with the car (see pics).

As you can see in the pic of the rear of the car. it has a B&B stainless header exhaust system w/heat exchangers that has been kept polished through the years.

This car has been entered into three shows over the years and has placed very well each time.

In 1998 the car won Second Place in its Class at the Cleveland German Auto-fest.   This was published in the Northern Ohio Region Porsche Club of America newsletter.

In 1999 the car won First Place in its Class at the Cleveland German Auto-fest.   This was also published in the Northern Ohio Region Porsche Club of America newsletter.

In 2008 the car won First Place in its Class at the Cleveland German Auto-fest.   This was published as well in the Northern Ohio Region Porsche Club of America newsletter.

The car is in the exact same condition as in 2008.

All maintenance has been performed by Steinel's Autowerks and Autobahn Extremist.   Both of these shops are the best in the country.   I have a three ring binder with all maintenance records/receipts in chronological order which also includes an index.

This car comes complete with:

·         Original Window Sticker!

·         Original Tool Kit

·         Original Electric Tire Pump

·         Original Dealer Brochure!

·         Covercraft Tan Flannel Lined Fitted cover

·         New fitted leather mirror bras

·         New Fikse FM10 3-piece forged wheels (8. 5x17 and 10x17)

·         New Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport Tires (225/45ZR17 and 275/40ZR17)

Below is an original article regarding the important history of this M491 “Turbo Look” street car:

These special order Carreras contain many suspension and body upgrades developed by Porsche's competition department. The 1973 RSR 2. 8 Carrera was the first example of Manufacturing Option “491” developed specifically for Group 4 road racing. This track-dominating car appeared on the scene with bulging fenders. looking like a “wide-bodied” 911 on steroids. One notable chassis improvement was the relocation of rear suspension mounting points. This change in suspension geometry and rear trailing arms kept newly developed 11-inch rear wheels and tires firmly planted on the road. Stopping power was vastly improved by using drilled and vented rotors with finned 4-piston calipers originally developed for the all-conquering 917. Over the years scores of victories would be won by many a 911 with the famed M491 option. During the late seventies. Porsche quietly began offering “Turbo Look” street cars; most being produced between the years of 1984 thru 1989. Heavier than original track cars. but incorporating similar production parts; every factory “Turbo-Look” Carrera has a unique pedigree and connection to these legendary racing cars and their variants by virtue of its recognized M491 option build code.

The only item I can think of that is not currently working is the air conditioning.   I had the receiver-dryer replaced; system evacuated. dehumidified and charged years ago but it's not working again.

On Aug-25-13 at 07:42:17 PDT. seller added the following information:

Interior is flawless and still smells new.  Leather dash pad is perfect. no cracks. and still soft.  Leather wrapped steering wheel is perfect with no ring damage and no fray on threads.  Clock has always kept incredibly perfect time.  Headliner perfect as well.  This rare car (1 of 421) will be an amazing 30 years old in a few months and has obviously led a very pampered life.

Also published at eBay.com

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