1977 911 Turbo Carrera

At the time of launch in the late ‘70s, the 3.0-liter 930 Turbo was the fastest production car in the world and one of the earliest production cars to receive turbo power. The 930 Turbo was originally produced as a homologation car and Porsche planned to build just 400 units. But as the cars popularity, and sales, grew, Porsche decided to soldier on.

This 1977 911 Turbo Carrera is one of 1,237 examples imported into the US for the 1976 and 1977 model years and is finished in Light Yellow over a Black interior. Originally delivered by Algar Porsche-Audi in PA in 1977, this example has seen quite a number of owners over its lifespan including two previous rounds of auction action.

The Light Yellow paint is an older respray by a previous owner and looks to still be in decent condition with minor wear here and there. The interior is clean as well with minor wear on the seat bolsters and in the footwells. Mechanically the car has been well kept with an engine rebuild in 2005 including JE 7.5:1-compression-ratio pistons along with ARP fasteners, reground camshafts, and a replacement turbocharger. Further service has been performed since then as evidenced by the service records included with the sale. Overall, a pretty nice driver.

The market for early 3.0-liter 930 Turbos has been on a bit of a decline since peaking in 2022 with average prices sitting just over $100,000 today. Our Spotlight car sold at a final bid of $120,000 back in the Summer of 2016 and more recently, failed to sell at a final bid of $100,000 in January 2021.

This time it was able to find a new home as it hammered at $115,000, a price pretty much in line with recent sales. With an engine rebuild and plenty of service history, I believe the buyer got a solid example that they can enjoy for years to come. Fair deal for both parties.

Two things that go hand-in-hand? Porsche and watches. Every Porschephile I know is also a watch nerd. And like Porsches, watches can be enjoyed at all price points. 

On a recent visit to Pittsburgh, SML subscriber Allan S. tossed me his new Sheffield Allsport watch. Sheffield Watches is a reboot of an old dive watch brand founded in New York in the ‘50s that was synonymous with producing low-price point, quality watches. The weight of the stainless steel case felt robust, as did the feel of the screw-down crown and unidirectional bezel—definitely quality. As for price point, the Sheffield diver punches way above its weight at $108. You can’t buy more watch for the money, period. 

And that’s what Sheffield Watches’ founder Jay Turkbas set out to accomplish, reviving the brand's ethos and creating a watch synonymous with quality, technology, and affordability. Taking inspiration from his original Sheffield watch from the ’70s and his 30-plus years of experience in product development and innovation, he knocked it out of the park with a durable watch capable of exploring the depths of the ocean one day and cars & coffee the next. And all at a price point equivalent to the $13 the watch originally cost back then. Take a moment to give Sheffield Watches a look. I know you’ll be just as impressed as I am.

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