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Porsche : 928 C928 RARE 1981 Porsche C928 Carelli. #8 of 8 limited production 6,333 miles

$64,000

Saratoga Springs, Utah

Porsche C928 Carelli A Brief history of the conception, and design team can be found in the below data also located on the Carelli Design web site. As a upfitter sanctioned by Porsche, Carelli produced 8 C928 convertible automobiles as a feasibility study for Porsche. In this process, only materials that met Porsche's standards were used. A short time with this automobile and it is easy to gain an appreciation for the continuity between Porsche and Carelli Design processes. This vehicle has 6,333 original miles. We are the 3rd owners. I worked for the dealership that purchased the car new for a client. The purchase price per my employer was $103,000 in 1981. That client brought the car back in for trade and it was resold to a niche grocery store owner in the Pacific Northwest. The vehicle was stored (for its then owner) most of this time in the dealership during the mid 80's and 90's and my father in the early 2000's purchased it from my then prior employer. Say what you want to say about this automobile but I have sufficient documentation to prove that it is more than just an aftermarket modification. Items that have been modified after original sale are as follows1. Aftermarket muffler and exhaust tip was installed.2. a switch was installed on the auto antenna (so that it did not have to be 18 inches in the air) the switch is a Porsche switch installed next to the window switches. See pictures. Please feel free to contact me for more information. I have a certificate of authenticity from Porsche, a Motor Trend Article on the Carelli 928, and a little more information on Carelli the design company. If you have additional information, I would be anxious to see it as well. I am particularly interested in the status and where abouts of any other Genuine Carelli cars. In person I have seen only one other and it was a first class full restoration. There are some thought provoking rumors about the 8 produced, I am anxious to continue to put the stories together and confirm how many still exist. I can be reached at 801-657-2266. Please email me for more pictures. I have quite a few more. We realize Ebay may not be the best venue for this vehicle but given our circumstances, it will hopefully suffice in helping us connect an interested buyer or someone who can put us in contact with one. This Porsche C928 should be an intriguing compliment to an avid collector's collection of fine cars. Summary of the Carelli Project. In the spring of 1979, Porsche Audi of North America and Carelli International Corporation launched an aggressive effort to develop a special limited series 928 convertible. The model would eventually become known as the Carelli Design C928 Porsche Convertible. The challengeThe new c928 would wind-up sporting a variety of extensive modifications and upgrades. Among the most obvious was an extensive reconfiguration of the interior appointments, a redesign of the vehicle’s doors and the creation of a handsome new trunk for luggage, as a result of the vehicle’s new convertible top. The C928’s new interior featured lush Connelly leather hides out of England, a luxury only previously engaged by the automakers Rolls Royce and Jaguar. When in the down position, the new convertible top is skillfully stored entirely in its own concealed storage compartment, a feature relatively common by today’s standards but nearly unprecedented in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Engineering a convertible top was the first challenge. Designing it to disappear into a totally concealed chamber required extensive engineering since none of this existed in the original coupe or any other Porsche for that matter before now. Those who knew something about the 928’s new chassis, in particular Porsche’s own hardcore engineers were all quick to point out that any attempt to modify the 928’s existing chassis (a unibody structure based on monoblock technology) would be a near-impossible task.The resultCompletion was followed by an enormously successful round of international debuts beginning in 1981 at the AutoExpo in Los Angeles California. Nearly every auto publication from around the world acknowledged Carelli Design as a new creative powerhouse having demonstrated its ability to beautifully style highly complex products in harmony with their maternal makers. Why the Carelli Design C928 Porsche?The company, Dr. Ing. H.C.F. Porsche AG has often been described as the smallest among auto factories, and while that might be true within Germany, international comparisons prove otherwise. At the time of the C928 project, Porsche’s production was approximately 15,000 units annually, with a work force of some 4,200 employed. That could seem gigantic when compared to small automakers, particularly those of Italian and English persuasion with annual productions of 50 to 2,000 units. Truth be told, Porsche’s 928 coupe received a lukewarm reception from its traditional steadfast customer base. The special limited series Carelli Design C928 Porsche convertible was a major attempt to boost, or rather draw attention to the 928 product. Carelli Design had already been in the creative spotlight, receiving positive press on custom one-of-a-kind vehicles. The price tag for owning a custom Carelli Design vehicle in 1979 could cost their new proud owner as much as $350,000 for its keys.C928 Porsche highlightsExtensive modifications and upgrades. The new c928 would wind-up sporting a variety of extensive modifications and upgrades. Among the most obvious was an extensive reconfiguration of the interior appointments, a redesign of the vehicle’s doors and the creation of a handsome new trunk for luggage, as a result of the vehicle’s new convertible top.Connelly hides of England. The C928’s new interior featured lush Connelly leather hides out of England, a luxury previously engaged only by the automakers Rolls Royce and Jaguar.Concealed storage. When in the down position, the new convertible top is skillfully stored entirely in its own concealed storage compartment, a feature relatively common by today’s standards but nearly unprecedented in the late 70’s and early 80’s.Innovative triumphs. Engineering a convertible top was the first challenge. Designing it to disappear into a totally concealed chamber required extensive engineering since none of this existed in the original coupe or any other Porsche for that matter before now.A near-impossible task. Those who knew something about the 928’s new chassis, in particular Porsche’s own hardcore engineers were all quick to point out that any attempt to modify the 928’s existing chassis (a unibody structure based on monoblock technology) would be a near-impossible task.An extraordinary design opportunity. With an annual production of over 15,000 units, and a workforce of some 4,200 employed, Porsche seemed gigantic when compared to small automakers, particularly those of Italian and English persuasion which produce a mere 50 to 2,000 units annually. Big or small, Porsche appeared to the Carelli Design team as a Giant, and for Carelli International’s founder and CEO, Vittorio G. Carelli, it proved to be a perfect fit.Carelli Design assumed responsibility for the entire project. Carelli Design assumed responsibility for the entire project, during which Carelli Design’s MESA team assumed responsibility for the entire research, engineering, eventual vehicle design as well as the production of eight completed prototypes (Carelli Design C928 Porsche vehicles). Completion was on-time with a final project development cost in excess of 2.5 million dollars, and followed by an enormously successful round of international debuts beginning in 1981 at the AutoExpo in Los Angeles California.Products in harmony with their maternal makers. The success of the C928 project brought acclamation and worldwide recognition to Carelli Design’s C928 MESA team. Nearly every auto publication from around the world acknowledged Carelli Design as a new creative powerhouse—having demonstrated its ability to beautifully style highly complex products in harmony with their maternal makers.An unrelenting fascination with Porsche. The C928 project perhaps would have never seen the light of day, if it were not for the company’s early business activities and integral ties with the legendary automobile manufacturer itself. It may even be said that it was Vittorio Carelli’s early unrelenting fascination with the Porsche automobile that Carelli International exists today.Today, our company contributes much of its ideology and engineering principals to those early years influenced by Porsche methodology and philosophy.Technical specifications (Carelli Design C928 Porsche)General descriptionVehicle model: Carelli Design C928 Porsche Chassis type: two seat convertible Final unit cost: $80,000.00 (U.S. Dollars, excluding taxes) Quantity of vehicles constructed: 8 units (excluding prototypes)EngineNo. of cylinders: V-8 water cooled Displacement: 4.5 liters Horsepower: 230 Rated at RPM: 5,250TransmissionType: 3 speed automatic or 5 speed manual (optional)ChassisFront suspension: independent, double A-arms with coil springs Rear suspension: independent WEISSACH axle Steering: power assisted (hydraulic) rack and pinion Brakes: dual diagonal circuits, calipers front and rear, disc vented Stability control: stabilizers front and rear Ø 28/22.5mm Wheels: 16" alloy front and rear Tires: Pirelli P7 Frame: C928 triangular space added for rigidityDimensionsWheelbase: 2500mm Track, front: 1552mm Track, rear: 1529mm Length: 4622mm Width: 1836mmWeightWeight: 3290 lbs /1480 kg (with automatic transmission)CoachConstruction: all steel and aluminum Exterior: acrylic enamel finish Interior: Connolly leather and 100% wool carpeting Seats: 6 way, power operated Windows: power operated Safety: central warning system Convertible top: 2-ply European auto cloth canvasPerformance Maximum speed: 143 mph 0-60 mph: 7. 5 seconds Duration 1/4 mile: 15.5 seconds The story behind the Carelli Design C928 PorscheThe company, Dr. Ing. H.C.F. Porsche AG has often been described as the smallest among auto factories and while that might be true within Germany, international comparisons prove otherwise. At the time of the C928 project, Porsche’s production was approximately 15,000 units annually. That could seem gigantic when compared to small automakers, particularly those of Italian and English persuasion with annual productions of 50 to 2,000 units. Big or small, Porsche appeared to Carelli Design as a giant and for Carelli International’s founder and CEO, Vittorio G. Carelli, it was a perfect fit.From a modest beginning to the creative spotlightTo the surprise of many, Carelli International began as a small independent service center of Porsche and Volkswagen automobiles. The Carelli name quickly became a prominent enterprise with a reputation for technical excellence. Vittorio Carelli had acquired a profound understanding about every nut-and-bolt of the Porsche product. His technical capacity and attention to detail was already evident during his early childhood. In 1978, the Carelli enterprise set forth on independent design ventures, which soon provided for the creation of a full-scale transportation design facility located in Costa Mesa, California. The modern facility was dedicated entirely to vehicle transportation design and often referred to as Carelli Design. The C928 project would have perhaps never seen the light of day if it were not for the company’s early business activities and integral ties with the legendary automobile manufacturer itself. It may even be said that it was Vittorio Carelli’s early fascination with the Porsche automobile that is responsible for the modern existence of Carelli International today. Our company contributes much of its ideology and engineering principles to those early years influenced by Porsche. The eventual success of the C928 Porsche design brought acclamation and worldwide recognition to the company’s small team of inspired designers and engineers, at the time a mere 28 employees in all. On May-01-14 at 07:51:10 PDT, seller added the following information: Thank you for the "Ebay Find of the Day" honor across the internet on April 30th. We agree that the top down look is purely amazing...for this reason the top has only been up a couple of times. I wanted to point out that the vehicle resides currently in the Portland Oregon area where it was sold new. The vehicle was more meticulously detailed since these pictures and yes the mileage is correct, I checked last week.