1989
Slant Nose Porsche: History Of The Flachbau
Derived from motorsport, the Porsche slant nose gave the 930 Turbo more than just unique looks and here's how it came to be
The 1980s was a truly crazy time. On the one hand, we’d just experienced the oil crisis, which had led to some horrendous cars and ruined previously great ones. On the other – it was a time of innovation, futuristic styling, and some very radical design decisions. Pronounced fender flares, side gills, and pop-up headlights were the norm in those crazy days. When it comes to the Porsche 911, one design stands out as the definitive 1980s styling element – the Flachbau which translates to Slant Nose or flat nose in German.
Rare 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster Once Owned By Rally Legend Walter Röhrl Is Up For Grabs
Speedsters are already a rare breed, but the two-time world champion and Porsche has given this example, some unique upgrades makes it even more special
Something special caught my eye as I was browsing Bring-A-Trailer the other day, a special 911 Speedster with an interesting ownership story. The 1989 911 Speedster is a pretty rare car by itself, with only 823 examples produced. But the interesting thing that drew my attention was who the ex-owner of the car was - Walter Röhrl. That name is instantly familiar to those of us who are enamored with motorsports and the Porsche brand. The man is a two-time former WRC Champion and Porsche factory driver/brand ambassador.