1987 911 Turbo Coupe M505

Born from the dominance of the 935 in endurance racing, the Slant Nose (Flachbau) 911 Turbo began as a one-off commission for Mansour Ojjeh, a key Porsche client and motorsport backer. Inspired by the 935’s aerodynamic flat-front design, Ojjeh’s custom-built 911 Turbo set the stage for Porsche’s Special Wishes Program, which handcrafted early Slant Nose cars for select customers. Due to increasing demand, Porsche officially introduced the M505 Slant Nose option for the 911 Turbo in 1987, offering a factory-built version of the race-inspired design.

This 1987 911 Turbo Coupe is said to be the first M505-equipped car delivered to the US. Initially used as a press car, it was displayed across the country, including the New York International Auto Show before being featured on the cover of the 1987 issue of Automobile Magazine. Finished in Diamond Blue Metallic over a Burgundy leather interior, this historic Turbo left the US for Belgium in 2015 and currently resides in Malta, hence the unbelievable photo locations. Speaking of photos, there are plenty, showing a car in great condition with 55,000 miles on the odometer, paint meter readings, and service records along with that issue of Automobile.

Over the last two years, Turbo Slant Noses have averaged just over $200,000 with top-tier cars around the $300,000 mark and a five-year high of $500,000* for a sub-1,000-mile example in June of last year. I had worried that bidders might be a little hesitant with the location of this one, but any questions were put at ease with a very responsive seller and a car with great history. It sold at a final bid of $285,000, a very strong sale for the mileage, but like I said, what a history.

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