1988 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 3.2 SPORT - G50

KEY FACTS

• One of the definitive sports cars of the 1980s presented in truly superb condition, having been treated to considerable cosmetic and mechanical restoration.
• Under the engine lid is the 230hp naturally aspirated 3.2-litre air-cooled flat-six, partnered with the desirable G50 five-speed manual gearbox.
• First registered in August 1988 in the UK, the vehicle features an extensive service history by official Porsche dealers before it was imported into Australia in 2011.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• The 911 Carrera is finished in a timeless Silver over Blue colour scheme.
• Factory features include a power sunroof, electric and heated seats, and power windows.
• The performance of the car has been enhanced with a new full TT Exhausts stainless steel system and extractors, which perfectly complements the car and is not overtly loud or obnoxious. The original exhaust is included in the sale.
• The suspension and brakes have recently been completely overhauled, using new OEM Porsche shock absorbers front and rear, new OEM control arms, new OEM front and rear disc rotors, new OEM ball joints, new OEM bolts/fasteners, new OEM rear spring plates and bearing covers.
• For added security, a new immobiliser has been fitted and the windows covered in 70% optical clear tint.
• A new retro-styled Blaupunkt stereo has been fitted, with the original head unit also supplied.
• The original 16-inch Fuchs wheels have been fully restored by Depulu Wheels, fitted with new OEM centre caps and wear Pirelli P Zero tyres.
• Supplied with the vehicle is the owner’s manual, plus logbooks, and original toolkit.

CONDITION

• There is no known body damage.
• The exterior of the vehicle is in exceptional condition, with the Silver paint showing no obvious marks or blemishes. The current vendor recently had the bonnet, upper half of the front bar and side skirts resprayed to correct some very minor stone chips.
• Inside, the original factory leather interior is in excellent condition. With the dash, door cards and roof lining presenting very well. All controls, gauges and switches work as they should.
• There are no known mechanical or electrical faults.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The most recent service was performed on 21 July 2021, with the odometer reading 100,885miles. A major service was completed by Porsche specialist DHM Auto.
• In the past year, the vehicle has been fitted with a new battery, new OEM clutch slave cylinder, new front sway bar and bushes front and rear, new front and rear wheel bearings, new brake pads and the brake calipers have been rebuilt. It has had new parking brake shoes and assembly, and new rear trailing arm bushes.
• Any part removed during the work was refurbished or replaced with new OEM parts form Porsche Brisbane.
• During the suspension and brake work a host of parts were vapour blasted and powder coated; including the front struts, trailing arms, front hubs and subframe, oil cooler guard, front tow hook and under tray, and the disc brake backing plates.

SUMMARY

This Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Sport is an iconic classic sports car, presented in excellent condition throughout, and lightly modified for enhanced performance. Following a recent and extensive overhaul of the suspension and brakes, the vehicle is in superb mechanical condition and ready to be enjoyed. It would make for a wonderful weekend companion and a truly rewarding addition to any collection.

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This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.