1987 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 3.2 - G50

KEY FACTS

• A popular and usable 1980s sports car which benefits from a recent mechanical overhaul and total engine rebuild.
• Under the engine lid is the 3.2-litre air-cooled flat-six, mated to a G50 five-speed manual transmission, and producing up to 228bhp.
• First registered in Germany in 1987, this left-hand drive model was imported and registered in the UK in July 1998.
• A good service history accompanies the car throughout its ownership in both Germany and the UK.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• Presented in a tasteful combination of Marine Blue metallic paint over blue leather interior.
• Factory features include a power sunroof, electric seats, and power windows. The original Blaupunkt radio cassette player is present.
• The exhaust has recently been replaced with an aftermarket item.
• A comprehensive mechanical restoration was completed in 2019, at a cost of around £20,000, using OEM parts at independent Porsche specialist Charles Ivey.
• Supplied with the original tool kit, first aid box, log book, spare wheel and air compressor.

CONDITION

• The current owner of almost 20 years reports no knowledge of any prior body damage or paintwork.
• There are stone chips to the front end, mirror covers and some imperfections to the paint at the leading edges of the doors and on the luggage compartment cover, all commensurate with the vehicles age and mileage.
• There are some minor areas of paint bubbling or chips to the wheel arches, windscreen scuttle panel, and front and rear bumpers. A small section of the plastic trim to the nearside rear bumper is beginning to lift. 
• The original 15-inch Fuchs alloy wheels are present but would benefit from being refurbished.
• The blue leather interior presents in very good condition, with some surface creasing but no heavy wear or discolouration.
• The carpet and mats are in good order, and the sunroof works as it should.
• There are some cracks to the rear speaker grilles.
• The vendor reports that the electric clock and the aerial are faulty.
• The most recent MOT test was on 7 April 2021 at 157,690 km, which was a clean pass after the rear tyres and nearside rear drive shaft CVJ boot were replaced.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Last serviced in March 2021 by Charles Ivey, who have a good knowledge of the car having looked after it since 2002.
• A major mechanical restoration to recommission the car was completed in 2019 by Charles Ivey, including, but not limited to, an overhaul of the engine, replacement clutch, new brake callipers and discs, and new wheel bearings. The work was carried out using OEM parts, and detailed receipts for this work are available.

Dates and mileage:

• 21/04/1987 – 4,064 kilometres
• 04/01/1988 – 13,751 kilometres
• 19/04/1989 – 38,205 kilometres
• 17/09/1990 – 57,102 kilometres
• 22/05/1991 – 70,558 kilometres
• 03/09/1992 – 77,979 kilometres
• 03/12/1993 – 85,453 kilometres
• 02/04/1998 – 97,670 kilometres
• Jan 2001 – 126,287 kilometres (first UK service)
• 12/02/2002 – 132,277 kilometres
• 10/10/2002 – 143,753 kilometres
• 04/02/2005 – 153,401 kilometres
• 24/01/2019 – 156,599 kilometres
• June 2021 – 157,811 kilometres

SUMMARY

One of the definitive sports cars of the 1980s presented in a handsome colour scheme, this Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 benefits from a recent and extensive mechanical restoration. A largely original car, the next owner could choose to make some straightforward improvements to the paintwork, or simply take it out to enjoy as-is on the open road.

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