--- title: "Will You Take a Chance on This Mysterious 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo Slant Nose on Copart?" description: "This 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Slant Nose is currently listed on Copart for cheap but it's a bit of a mystery." date: "2023-05-01" modified: "2023-05-01" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/will-you-take-a-chance-on-this-mysterious-1988-porsche-911-turbo-slant-nose-on-copart" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Porsche News" tags: - "porsche" - "sports car" --- # Will You Take a Chance on This Mysterious 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo Slant Nose on Copart? ![]() Someone is about to make either a brilliant financial decision or a terrible one. There's currently a 1988 [Porsche]() 911 Turbo Cabriolet Slant Nose on *[Copart]()* with a current bid of $29,500, and there doesn't *really* seem to be much wrong with it. For those that don't pay too close attention to classic Porsches, the 911 Turbo Slant Nose is a hugely desirable car among the Porsche faithful. Only 591 factory Slant Nose 911 Cabriolets came to the United States in 1988, making them incredibly rare. The unique shape is so sought after that many 964-gen 911 owners will buy Slant Nose conversion kits. However, factory Slant Nose 911s will easily fetch six figures at auction, with some pristine examples cresting a quarter of a million dollars. So when we see one on *Copart* for the same price as a new [Honda Accord EX](), it widens our eyes. ![]() ![]() Is the *Copart* car a pristine, six-figure example? No, it's a bit rough around the edges and is in desperate need of a good wash but it doesn't seem to have any structural damage or visual signs of a crash. However, the *Copart* listing says it has damage to its side. It doesn't say which side, nor does either side look damaged. The listing also claims the car runs and drives, so why is it so cheap? That low price might have something to do with its mysterious nature. For instance, its seats, steering wheel, and shift knob all look aftermarket, and it has a couple of tack-on gauges on its A-pillar. Its wheels aren't factory 911 Turbo wheels and look like Hartmann three-piece turbo twists. A free VIN check says this car is a 1988 Porsche 911, but not whether it's a Turbo, so this might be a standard 911 with a widebody/Slant Nose kit. The free VIN check also claims there's an accident in its history. If it was in an accident and the airbag deployed, that would explain the aftermarket steering wheel. ![]() ![]() ![]() The car is currently in Georgia, and the auction ends in less than 24 hours, so whoever wants to take a chance on this car doesn't have long to determine if it's worth the risk. A more thorough VIN check could shed some light on the mystery and maybe help any potential buyers decide. Whoever buys it will either have an incredibly rare, highly valuable classic for cheap or a damaged fake. So who's willing to take the chance? *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()