1975 PORSCHE 930 TURBO/ 911 TURBO CAR RUNS AND DRIVES CAR IS CLEAN NO RESERVE!!

The first generation 911 Turbo (sometimes referred to by its Porsche internal type number 930) is an icon in the classic car world. It is the car that inspired a generation of car enthusiasts and became the undisputed flagship of the Porsche model line up.

It is a real looker but is a specialised Porsche to buy, not least because its power delivery is very raw and like the other 911s of its era, has its full share of idiosyncrasies.

The early 3-litre cars are very rare today and are probably only for serious collectors. The largest choice will be the 1978-1988 3.3-litre cars with the 4-speed gearbox. 4-speed, you say? The engineers simply assumed that with so much torque on tap once the turbocharger was spinning, drivers wouldn't need more.

And the car does indeed deliver when required, although the slow shift of the Porsche synchromesh does require learning. If you wanted an easier shift, you'll need to stump up for a 1989 model with the slicker 5-speed G50 gearbox.

There is a real technique to driving a Turbo that requires at least 3500rpm any time you want brisk acceleration. There is little usable power below these revs and the car has an almost 'digital' throttle with, by today's standards, an enormous turbo 'lag' - which is all part of the fun.

On the cam and with the turbo spinning, the power surge is ferocious and completely addictive. Nevertheless, the 917 race car derived brakes (from the 1978 models) have massive reserves of stopping power and servo assistance and require a technique to prevent the front wheels locking under heavy braking. ABS was far in the future, but the servo was given a more American feel (softer by 25%) for the 1986 MY.

The Turbo's ride is firm, but by modern standards fairly relaxed. The Bilstein shock absorber based arrangement was derived from the race 3-litre Carrera RSR - a car that had won the Targa Florio on roads not dissimilar to modern day British roads.

Like a good malt whisky, a classic Turbo is an acquired taste.