The 1979 Porsche 930 Turbo: A Time Capsule That’s Finally Ready to Drive

Every so often, a car comes along that stops you in your tracks. This 1979 Porsche 930 Turbo, now listed on Bring a Trailer, is one of them. With just 8,000 original miles and a single owner from new—who bought it in Alaska, then parked it—this is about as close to a brand-new 1970s turbo Porsche as you’ll find.

, and it’s never been modified, never been restored, and never been driven hard. The original owner already had another 930 to enjoy, so this one was tucked away. And it stayed that way for 47 years.

Now, here’s what matters if you’re thinking about a car like this for your own garage—or if you’re just curious what it means for the Porsches, BMWs, Audis, and other European and Japanese cars we see every day at Boca Auto Care. Low-mileage cars are wonderful, but they often need careful recommissioning.

Happily, this 930 got a thorough engine overhaul in 2024: new bearings, timing chains, seals, belts, and cylinder head studs. Fuel and oil systems were refreshed in early 2025. So it’s not a project—it’s ready to drive.

But there’s one catch: the tires are original from 1979. That’s not safe, and it’s not fun. Modern rubber transforms how a turbocharged car handles—especially one with 261 horsepower and a big boost surge. If you buy a vintage car, always check the tire date code. We can help with that here in Boca Raton.

For owners of Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Porsche, VW, Volvo, Jaguar, Lexus, Toyota, and Honda vehicles—including hybrids—the lesson is the same: age matters. Rubber, seals, fluids, and belts all have a shelf life. Whether it’s a classic 930 or your daily driver, regular maintenance keeps it safe and reliable.

If you’ve got a car with unknown service history, bring it by. We’ll take a look.

This 930 will likely sell for well over $200,000. But for the rest of us, the takeaway is simpler: take care of what you’ve got, and it’ll take care of you.