1980 911 Cabriolet???
06-18-2004, 06:28 PM
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1980 911 Cabriolet???
hi... new to the forum, new to the 911 actually. I just purchased a 80 911 SC, but it's a convertable. I know that Porsche didn't manufacture one that year, so what gives?
- after market custom... is this a common thing? I think I saw one one Ebay once, but it as pretty custom. This one looks stock.
- 83-43 911 SC that's had it's numbers replaced? Perhaps, but it looks darn good to me. If the numbers have been lifted from an 80 911 then: What are the major differences between 80 and 84 so that I can prove this?
- other? Any other ideas?
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- after market custom... is this a common thing? I think I saw one one Ebay once, but it as pretty custom. This one looks stock.
- 83-43 911 SC that's had it's numbers replaced? Perhaps, but it looks darn good to me. If the numbers have been lifted from an 80 911 then: What are the major differences between 80 and 84 so that I can prove this?
- other? Any other ideas?
ss
06-18-2004, 06:43 PM
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Welcome to Rennlist and 911 ownership.
In 1984 the 911 series changed motors to a 3.2 liter engine vs. the 3.0 liter used in the 1978 to 1983 911SC. Major difference you can feel and see.
Here's a shot of a 1983 911SC motor:
Here's a 3.2 motor:
Before Cabrio's were offered from the factory, it was not uncommon to see a Targa converted into a Cabrio. You can post the VIN and we'll tell you the model year of the car and if it was a coupe or Targa originally. Years ago, there were instructions on how to change a Targa into a Cabrio. As time wore on and more cabrios were built, it's become no longer cost effective to do these conversions. If a person wanted a cabrio, they would just buy them for only a slight premium over a Targa.
In 1980, a 10 digit VIN was used. Porsche (and the rest of the world) changed over to the 17 digit VIN in 1981.
Other items to note: Front driving lamps changed from a type that hangs on the front bumper on SC's to a more integrated design that is in the front valance on 3.2's. Minor interior trim changes can be found as well. Guage fonts may be different between a '80 and '84. Transmissions are essentially the same between years.
Jay
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In 1984 the 911 series changed motors to a 3.2 liter engine vs. the 3.0 liter used in the 1978 to 1983 911SC. Major difference you can feel and see.
Here's a shot of a 1983 911SC motor:
Here's a 3.2 motor:
Before Cabrio's were offered from the factory, it was not uncommon to see a Targa converted into a Cabrio. You can post the VIN and we'll tell you the model year of the car and if it was a coupe or Targa originally. Years ago, there were instructions on how to change a Targa into a Cabrio. As time wore on and more cabrios were built, it's become no longer cost effective to do these conversions. If a person wanted a cabrio, they would just buy them for only a slight premium over a Targa.
In 1980, a 10 digit VIN was used. Porsche (and the rest of the world) changed over to the 17 digit VIN in 1981.
Other items to note: Front driving lamps changed from a type that hangs on the front bumper on SC's to a more integrated design that is in the front valance on 3.2's. Minor interior trim changes can be found as well. Guage fonts may be different between a '80 and '84. Transmissions are essentially the same between years.
Jay
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06-20-2004, 04:28 PM
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>>Before Cabrio's were offered from the factory, it was not uncommon to see a Targa converted into a Cabrio. <<
Thank you for posting this answer. I remember a neighbor having a red 911 cabriolet in 1977 and after I began to really learn about Porsches I was beginning to think I had some kind of memory problem!
-Shelley
Thank you for posting this answer. I remember a neighbor having a red 911 cabriolet in 1977 and after I began to really learn about Porsches I was beginning to think I had some kind of memory problem!
-Shelley
