1977 911 Carrera 3.0 Coupe

For two years from 1976 to 1977, the top of the line naturally aspirated 911 was the Carrera 3.0. Using the Turbo’s 2994 cc engine minus the turbochargers, the 3.0 would be the basis for all future 911’s up to 1989. Of the 3,687 cars built during the two-year run, 2,564 were coupes and 1,123 were produced as Targas.

This 1977 911 Carrera 3.0 Coupe is finished in a lovely color combination of Copper Brown Metallic with Black side script over a Cork leather interior with Pinstripe velour seat centers. Originally a European car, this example made it’s way to the US in the late 80’s spending time in New England before finding it’s way to the seller our of Florida.

This 96,282-mile example benefits from a recent 2021 restoration and was refinished in its original color of Copper Brown Metallic. Detailed images in the gallery look very nice, as they should for a car that’s only been driven 4,000 miles since restoration. The interior is excellent as well, and I just love the look of Cork with the Pinstripe inserts.

The 200 horsepower 3.0 has had the fuel system restored by CIS Flowtech in Alabama and the top-end of the engine was restored as well with service to the heads and piston rings. The car comes with a COA, Bilstein lowing springs, an aftermarket stainless-steel exhaust, and a stack of service records. A very nice car in a stunning color for sure.

The market for Carrera 3.0s saw a lift at the end of 2022 with prices popping from an average of around $75k to just over $100k with a recent high of $195,000. Our Spotlight car was bid to a cheeky $77,911, but that final bid wasn’t enough to take her home. It is currently offered at a Buy Now price of $150,000 in PCARMARKET’s Deal Tank, a price that would slot this example in the number two all time spot for sales price.

Is it worth the $150,000 asking price? That’s a tough one. The $195k car had just 37,000 miles on the odometer, but this one benefits from a very nice restoration and is in a remarkable color. Personally, for that money I’d need to see it in person. But it is certainly worth more than the final bid.

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