1987 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 3.2 SUPER SPORT CABRIOLET - G50

KEY FACTS

• A superb, fully restored example of an iconic 1980s open-top sports car, with a sought-after factory specification.
• It is powered by the 228bhp 3.2-litre flat-six, which drives the rear wheels via the five-speed Getrag G50 transmission.
• Respray in original Guards Red with all new nuts, bolts, trims and rubbers; interior retrimmed; new roof and headlining; engine fully rebuilt.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• As a Super Sport Equipment model, the car combines the naturally aspirated flat-six engine with the 930 Turbo’s wide body, stiffer suspension and uprated brakes.
• Finished in Guards Red over a black leather interior, and with a black soft top roof.
• Specified from the factory with heated sport seats, air-conditioning, stronger battery, and with velour front boot carpeting.
• The original Blaupunkt stereo has been swapped for a Pioneer radio cassette player.
• All original Porsche hand books are present, with a good service history file. It has also been serviced every year since 2015 when the vendor acquired the car. A Porsche Certificate of Authenticity is also included.

Specification:

• C16: UK market car
• 058: Impact absorbers front and rear
• 139: Seat heating, left
• 197: Stronger battery
• 286: Intensified windscreen washer
• 288: Headlamp washer
• 330: Cassette-radio Blaupunkt Toronto SQR 24
• 340: Seat heating, right
• 341: Central locking system
• 383: Sports seat, left, electrical height adjustment
• 387: Sports seat, right, electrical height adjustment
• 439: Electric soft top
• 491: Super Sport Equipment
• 559: Air-conditioning
• 567: Top-tinted windscreen
• 975: Velour carpeting in front boot

CONDITION

• The car was treated to a nut-and-bolt restoration at Knowl Hill Performance & Luxury in 2015, using genuine Porsche parts.
• It has undergone a full professional respray in Guards Red, and now looks superb. All trims, rubbers, seals, lights and badges have been replaced with new genuine items.
• All four Fuchs alloy wheels were refurbished to factory specification, and fitted with new Continental SportContact tyres.
• The interior has been retrimmed using the same grade leather as originally fitted at the factory. It also received a brand new roof and headlining.
• The carpets were replaced with new items to the correct specification, made to order by Porsche specialist Southbound.
• Its engine was removed and was fully rebuilt by Northway Porsche with no expense spared. A new stainless steel sports exhaust was also installed.
• All of the brake discs, callipers, and pads were replaced, and all of the suspension components were refurbished.
• There are no known mechanical or electrical faults.
• The most recent MOT test was on 4 June 2021 at 91,814 miles, which resulted in a first-time pass with no advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its last scheduled maintenance was in May 2021 at 91,813 miles, which comprised a full annual service.
• It has been serviced annually while in the vendor's care following the restoration.
• The car remains in excellent order given its full engine rebuild and brakes and suspension overhaul as part of the restoration.

SUMMARY

This Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Super Sport Cabriolet is a stunning example of one of the definitive 1980s 'poster cars'. Benefiting from a recent and comprehensive restoration, this would make a fine addition to any discerning collection, and wants for nothing to be thoroughly enjoyed through the summer months.

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