Rare 1987 Porsche 930 Turbo "Slicktop" Heads to the Block at Saratoga Motorcar AuctionModern Car CollectorEve NowellSat, September 12, 2026 at 1:00 AM UTCAdd us on GoogleA remarkably uncommon example of Porsche's air-cooled icon has surfaced for sale at Saratoga Motorcar Auction: a 1987 930 Turbo finished without the factory sunroof, a configuration enthusiasts call a "slicktop." Cataloged as Lot 114, this coupe pairs the raw, turbocharged drama that earned the 930 its widowmaker reputation with a roofline so rarely seen on North American cars that many collectors go entire careers without spotting one in person.What makes this particular 930 stand out is the option code it never received. Nearly every US-market 930 Turbo left the factory with an electric sunroof checked as a matter of course, so a genuine slicktop is a documented rarity, with informal collector tallies often landing somewhere around seventy surviving examples in this configuration. Deleting the sunroof shaved roughly fifteen pounds from the roof structure, lowered the car's center of gravity, and freed up an inch or two of headroom that tall drivers have long coveted. The listing at Saratoga Motorcar Auction highlights that pedigree clearly, and the extended photo set there is worth a careful look for anyone chasing an air-cooled Porsche with a genuinely different silhouette.Beyond the sunroof delete, the specification sheet reads like a well-optioned survivor: power windows, power locks, power seats, air conditioning, and the numbers-matching four-speed manual gearbox that defined the 930 experience. The car wears its original black paint and rolls on factory color-matched Fuchs wheels, and Saratoga Motorcar Auction notes a clean CarFax along with a documented ownership history that stayed within a single Porsche-collecting family across multiple generations. That kind of provenance, paired with just over 73,000 miles, is exactly what serious air-cooled buyers look for before they even start discussing options.AdvertisementAdvertisementCars combining genuine rarity with clean mechanical history do not sit still for long, and a sunroof-delete 930 with this kind of documented background is the sort of find that tends to draw a crowd of serious bidders. Lot 114 is scheduled to cross the block at Saratoga Motorcar Auction, and anyone with an interest in air-cooled Porsches would do well to review the full listing, photos, and condition report before the hammer falls. For collectors who have spent years searching for a slicktop 930, this may be the closest they come to checking that box.The Saratoga Motorcar Auctions 10th Annual Auction is set to make another spectacular splash on September 18 & 19, 2026, after a record-breaking 2025! With an ever-growing audience of passionate collectors and enthusiasts, the sooner you consign, the more exposure your vehicle will receive—reaching the eyes of potential buyers from around the globe. Whether you're looking to sell a prized classic or add to your collection, consigning early ensures your item gets the maximum marketing support. Don't miss your chance to be part of this incredible auction—it's never too late to bid! Join us in making the 2026 Saratoga Motorcar Auction another amazing success!Join our Newsletter, follow our Instagram page, and follow us on Facebook.
