I managed to get my hands on a 1980 911 slantnose. The body in mint with not a speck of rust on it. It has been sitting forever and the interior is a mess. The problem is I have no idea what exactly it is that I have.

The registrations say 1980
It is a slantnose.
The rear lid says Carrera (but who knows)

I called a local dealer and he couldn't help me.

Here is the vin# - 91A0140553
Can any of you guru's tell me anything more about the car? I want to start searching for and ordering parts but I want to make sure I am buying the right stuff.

Thanks for any help you can provide,

 

91A0140553:
"91" = vehicle type (911)
"A" = 1980
"0" = manufacturing plant
"1" = type supplement (1 = 911)
"4" = engine version; 911 - 3.0 USA
"0553" = consecutive serial number

Is the car a slantnose wide body, or narrow body? It will definitely not be a factory build in either case, and if it's a wide body by VIN it did not start life as a Turbo.

The car is probably nothing more than an '80 SC with some different body panels.

 

Thanks Pete,
Exactly what I was looking for.
It is a widebody, and it's not a turbo. It is all metal and a convertible.
I had my doubts it was a factory build, but it still has the look I like and I can't wait to get it back on the road.

It is my first and I do have lots to learn...

I read somewhere that if it has round lights there is a chance it was a factory build, square means no chance... any truth to that?

lastly, where can I get a copy of your book? Looks like I could learn a bit from it,

Thanks again,

 

Have fun with it, and pull the lower valve covers and check for broken head studs!

 

Pictures.



Love the slant.