1979 Ruf BTR Porsche 930 Turbo at RUF Automobile UK

1979 Ruf BTR Porsche 930 Turbo

Seller's description

RUF Automobile UK is very pleased to offer for sale on behalf of the current owner this early left hand drive RUF BTR with a 3.3 Turbo engine which is believed to be one of between 70 and 80 examples bearing a Porsche VIN (there are a further 20-30 cars with RUF’s factory ‘W09’ VIN).

First registered in 1979, this Porsche 930 Turbo was significantly upgraded to BTR spec (estimated 1985) using original RUF parts. The plaque on the glovebox indicates the conversion was completed by the authorised Japanese RUF importer, Ishida Engineering. The RUF factory in Pfaffenhausen, Germany, has supplied a recent letter confirming the originality of all RUF parts and modifications.

BTR Modifications:

RUF 5 speed gearbox
RUF single-piece forged Speedline alloy wheels, sized 9x17 and 10x17
RUF Twin double tailpipes exhaust muffler
RUF Turbo Boost Control
RUF BTR body kit: deeper bumpers front and rear, and thicker-set side skirts,
RUF badged engine lid
RUF DTM grafted racing wing mirrors
RUF embossed steering wheel
RUF badged instrument cluster, with turbo boost gauges
RUF embossed gear lever
RUF floor carpets
Ishida Engineering / RUF plaque on the glovebox
Original RUF specified Recaro racing bucket seats with harnesses

Presented in its original Grand Prix White, this purposeful looking BTR is now registered in the UK and all duties and taxes have been paid. Consistent with almost all historic cars from Japan, there is no service history but the current UK-based owner has obtained a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, a Porsche Letter of Origin and a factory signed letter from RUF, confirming the originality of all RUF parts and modifications.

VIN: 9309700508
Eng. No 67F00544
Eng. Type 930/66
RUF Gearbox No. RUF.930.5.2.202
Mileage: 91,486 (showing 147,234 kms on the clock)

Since RUF BTR converted Porsches are very rare, re-sale values are quite difficult to determine. At present a full spec BTR flat-nose with history is currently on the market for £299,000. In our own opinion this 911 BTR Conversion has a potential value of between £120,000 and £140,000. However, the current owner is happy to consider offers from genuinely interested parties.

For more details, further images, detailed history and price - Please get in touch wit RUF Automobile UK.