Administrators sam_webmaster Posted November 11, 2022 Administrators Share Posted November 11, 2022 Jack Williams | https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/time-capsule-porsche-911-belonging-143239267.html A ‘time capsule’ Porsche 911 that once belonged to musical legend Peter Grant is being tipped to sell for an eye-watering £180,000. The 930 Turbo was bought from new by Grant in 1980 and he kept it as part of his impressive collection of motors until his death in 1995. After that it passed down to his son, Warren, who sold it a few years later. Since then it has seldom been used and is now being offered with less than 12,000 miles on the clock, despite being more than 40-years-old. Up for sale with Silverstone Auctions, it is expected to fetch a fee of between £140,000 and £180,000. The auctioneers say it remains in the same pristine condition as it was in when it was in Grant’s possession and hope its rock and roll heritage will help it stand out at auction. Grant, who is said to have ‘ruled the entire music industry’, managed Led Zeppelin from all the way from their formation in 1968 to their breakup in 1980. He is widely credited with improving pay and conditions for all musicians in dealings and was famed for his ruthless nature which is said to have been key in Led Zeppelin’s rise to the top. Joe Watts who consigned the car for Silverstone Auctions, said: ‘The car’s current owner has stored it in his garage/workshop, using it only a handful of times, covering just 2,000 miles in the last 20 years; it now has 11,124 miles on the clock. ‘It has not moved or been started for around 15 years and is believed to be largely original, as when Grant owned it, with perhaps the exception of the bonnet that may have been painted. ‘It has recently had a full recommissioning (after coming out of hibernation) done in preparation to sell at auction, passing an MOT.’ He added: ‘It has been carefully stored, its paintwork is excellent and its interior is all-original. It comes with a huge history file, lots of invoices, handwritten letters, hotel bills etc. all with Peter Grant’s name on, both keys, original tool-roll, jack, Porsche-factory service kit and original dealer sticker in rear window – it is a proper time-capsule car!’ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Fantastic automobile. Glad to see it is so well maintained. He is featured with it on the front cover of a back issue of Raw magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sems Fir Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Will the sale include the license plate Bad 1, that the members of Bad Company bought for Peter? 😁 Robert www.anextranickel.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Moon Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Considering his size, it must have been hard work to get in and out of the 911. Great car, a friend of mine had a Carrera 3,0 some time ago. I remember the braking deceleration beeing equal impressive as the acceleration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 8 hours ago, Sems Fir said: Will the sale include the license plate Bad 1, that the members of Bad Company bought for Peter? 😁 So long as there's an extra nickle to be gained, by exploiting that license plate... 😁 When Peter's estate auction was held, I was very keen to acquire the household furniture from Horselunges Manor. However, many of those furnishings on offer were quite large and the shipping expense was cost prohibitive. Still seeking the whereabouts of the silver cane presented to Peter by The Everly Brothers. Peter's son Warren told me he does not know. I understand he may have chosen not to say for any number of reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 This 1929 Pierce Arrow also belonged to Peter Grant. Magnificent automobile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Peter Grant's 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS. Stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveZ98 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Steve, thanks for posting the photos of Peter's other cars. That Pierce Arrow is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Wow, amazing automobiles. How sweet it would be as a Led Zeppelin fan to have one of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
76229 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 I love the way the 246 Dino is parked outside 484 Kings Rd, former home of Swan Song records Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FavouriteTipple Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 I am not a petrolhead at all, but by Zeus! the Porsche 930 Turbo is one of the coolest cars ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivian james Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 On 11/11/2022 at 1:49 PM, Sems Fir said: Will the sale include the license plate Bad 1, that the members of Bad Company bought for Peter? 😁 Robert www.anextranickel.com No, Warren Grant inherited the car in 1996 and before selling it in 1999 the BAD1 plate was removed. Since 1998 it has been and still is registered GGM107V. The plate BAD1 is not assigned to any vehicle presently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 21 hours ago, vivian james said: No, Warren Grant inherited the car in 1996 and before selling it in 1999 the BAD1 plate was removed. Since 1998 it has been and still is registered GGM107V. The plate BAD1 is not assigned to any vehicle presently. Vivian James, are you not the one who was investigating Led Zeppelin's motorcycles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivian james Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 22 hours ago, SteveAJones said: Vivian James, are you not the one who was investigating Led Zeppelin's motorcycles? Yes, that is me. Here's the RAW front cover: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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