How is the turbo thought of today?

We spoke to Jamie Tyler of Paragon Porsche and Russ Rosenthal of JZM to learn their views on the 930. Both were enthusiastic, Jamie describing the Turbo as a “poster car that everyone remembers,” and Russ noting that “quite a few collectors have one tucked away – they have stood the test of time.”

We found in excess of 30 original Turbos for sale in the UK at the time of writing. Prices range from around £40,000 for a project in need of serious work to £150,000 for a lowmileage example in unrestored or concours condition. Our experts caution against the costs of full restoration, however, which may exceed a completed car’s value.

When it comes to the most desirable models, rarity rules. Jamie names the first pre-1978 3.0-litre models and the final 1989 five-speeders as his top choices, while Russ also nominates the 930 Cabriolet, Targa and limited-run Turbo LE – along with the rare Martini Championship Edition. Guards red, as seen in many of Porsche GB’S original press photos, is the most-wanted paint shade, although Grand Prix white and Solid black are also popular. Early cars in bright, off-the-wall 1970s colours also fetch a premium.

With the children of Thatcher now grown up and looking to buy their heroes, the 930 looks a safe bet. Russ says: “It’s a solid investment, just like other early, relatively low-production air-cooled 911s. They seem to be a good market indicator, and values will move up and down over time. The days of buy today, make profit tomorrow have gone for now, but long-term we expect the 930 to do rather well.” Jamie agrees: “Appreciation for the Turbo is growing. We can only see the values continuing to rise, particularly as good examples become increasingly hard to find.”