Chapter 1 · Porsche 911 · by HBi Auto
Buying a Porsche Early 911 & 930 Turbo (1964–1989)
The original 911 ran from 1964 to 1973, then the impact-bumper G-series carried it to 1989: the 911 S and Carrera 2.7, the 3.0-litre SC from 1978 and the Carrera 3.2 from 1984, which got the much nicer G50 gearbox in 1987.
The original 911 ran from 1964 to 1973, then the impact-bumper G-series carried it to 1989: the 911 S and Carrera 2.7, the 3.0-litre SC from 1978 and the Carrera 3.2 from 1984, which got the much nicer G50 gearbox in 1987. The 930 Turbo arrived in 1975 and was sold in the US until 1979 and again from 1986 to 1989.
These are mechanical cars. Most of their value is in originality, documented history and rust-free metal, and a good specialist inspection matters more here than on any other 911.
- Engines
- Air-cooled flat-six, 2.0 to 3.3 litres
- Gearboxes
- 4- and 5-speed manual; G50 from 1987
- Body styles
- Coupe, Targa, Cabriolet, Speedster
- Buy for
- Driving feel and long-term value
- Cars on 911 Tracker
- 754
- Sales on record
- 560
Every Early 911 & 930 Turbo model
Pick a model for its market analytics, what to check and how to buy it.
930 Turbo Slantnose1986–1989median $236,00064 salesOpen ›
1989 Carrera Speedster1989median $210,00050 salesOpen ›
930 Turbo1976–1979, 1986–1989 (US)median $165,000435 salesOpen ›
1973 Carrera RS 2.7197311 sales on recordOpen ›What they sell for
Median sale price for each model over the last 24 months; models with 5 or more sales. Hover a bar for the number of sales.
Early 911 & 930 Turbo sales per year
VIN-checked US sales recorded on 911 Tracker per year, as of Oct 30, 2026. Hover a bar for the median price that year (shown with 5 or more sales). 2026 is the year to date.
Show as a table
| Year | Sales | Median sale |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | too few |
| 2016 | 9 | $82,500 |
| 2017 | 10 | $74,500 |
| 2018 | 42 | $93,000 |
| 2019 | 38 | $88,000 |
| 2020 | 30 | $104,000 |
| 2021 | 58 | $140,000 |
| 2022 | 69 | $143,000 |
| 2023 | 65 | $147,000 |
| 2024 | 76 | $156,000 |
| 2025 | 78 | $165,000 |
| 2026 | 81 | $210,000 |
911 Tracker, VIN-checked US sales, as of Oct 30, 2026.
What to look for
Rust
Floors, front pan, kidney bowls and door bottoms. Repair costs dwarf mechanical work.
Chain tensioners
Early tensioners fail; most cars have been upgraded to the pressure-fed Carrera type. Ask for proof.
Head studs
2.7-litre engines from 1974–77 are known for pulled head studs.
Matching numbers
Engine and gearbox numbers that match the car add real money. Verify them on the inspection.
Maintenance schedule
We have not found a factory maintenance schedule for these cars that we can verify, so we do not print one. Older Porsches are best serviced on time rather than on miles: oil and brake fluid at least every year or two, and a specialist inspection every year.
The 111-point checklist: Early 911 & 930 Turbo
HBi Auto's full 111-point inspection, the same list our technicians sign on every car we certify. Tick as you go; your ticks stay on this device. Print it, or download the blank form (PDF) and take it to your inspection.
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Written by the 911 Buyers and HBi Auto team in Mocksville, NC. Market numbers come from 911 Tracker's VIN-checked US sales and say what they are based on; maintenance intervals say where each one comes from. This course is general information, not an inspection, an appraisal or legal or tax advice.