This 1977 Porsche 930 (chassis 9307800228) is one of 2,800 or so early three liter cars built between 1975 and ’77. Sold with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, it’s owner and serial 911 collector Magnus Walker describes it as the smoothest running and shifting of the several early 930’s he owns. Purchased last year with 85,155 miles on the odo, the car now has less than 400 more added to that figure, in which time it’s been treated to a fully rebuilt engine and transmission. Find it here on eBay in Los Angeles, California with no reserve and fast bidding.

​Black is the car’s correct factory color, though a respray of unknown age is mentioned. The car still looks nice and shiny in photos, and the seller describes it as good driver quality. Magnus is known to drive his cars as they were built to be, and though by all indications they’re well-looked after, flawless cosmetics seem to take a back seat to sorted underpinnings—it’s all about priorities. We dig the monochromatic color scheme and non-polished rim, black-center Fuchs, while the lowered ride height and Euro lamps are spot-on.

​The interior looks reasonably clean with a good dash and carpets, though the driver’s seat has a rip and various vinyl surfaces including door and rear side panels as well as vertical dash surfaces show some minor blemishes. The dash top appears to be crack-free, however, and all gauges including the clock are said to be functional. A Momo Prototipo is currently fitted, and though a good fit we wish the original was included as well.

​Aside from the rebuilt, matching-numbers drivetrain, the car has also received new Bilsteins, front strut bushings, brake pads, fresh Toyo Proxes R888 semi-slick performance tires, new axles, sway bar bushings and a new windshield to replace the pitted original. Tastefully lowered all around, the seller notes 1.7 degrees of negative camber in front and 1.6 in the rear. Recently corner balanced, weight is given as 2,725 pounds with a 5/8ths full gas tank and spare tire, jack and tool kit in place.

​Dozens of good-quality photos show the car from underneath, outside and in, and documentation includes the original warranty voucher, maintenance log and owner’s manual. Additional pictures detail the engine and gearbox rebuild, and it’s now said to start right up, settle into a smooth idle and run cool even while stuck in maddening LA rush hour traffic.

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We like the restraint shown in this one’s partial refurbishment, as a sorted driver is always more fun in the end than an as-new, fully resto’d car. We’re not advocating parking it in a crowded grocery store lot or leaving it out in the driveway for days at a time, but it’s a relief to not wince every time you drive over a puddle or pick up a stone chip. Fix the driver’s seat, order a legacy blue plate from the DMV and go enjoy.