1989 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 3.2 SPORT CABRIOLET

KEY FACTS

• A good example of the open-top classic sports car, with an attractive Velvet Red Metallic finish.
• It is powered by the 230hp 3.2-litre flat-six engine, driving the rear wheels through a five-speed G50 manual transmission.
• Originally delivered to Waldron Porsche in Maidstone, Kent in January 1989, it is presented with a comprehensive service history
• In 2015 the car was bought by the vendor, brought to Germany, and there were some small changes for the German TÜV and registration.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This Carrera 3.2 is finished in the rare colour of Velvet Red Metallic, complemented by beige interior upholstery and a velour-trimmed boot.
• The car was ordered with the Sport package, incorporating the stiffer suspension and front and rear spoilers. While the spoilers have since been removed, they are included in the sale
• It also has the factory-fitted optional sport seats, and rides on the correct set of Fuchs alloys.
• A modern Alpine stereo head unit has been installed, and there is an additional amplifier and booster.
• Accompanying the car are the original owner’s manual and service book, with a raft of maintenance invoices and registration documents.

Specification:

• 058 Impact absorbers front and rear
• 330 Cassette-radio Blaupunkt Toronto SQR 46 (car is now fitted with Alpine stereo head unit)
• 383 Sports seat, left, electrical height adjustment
• 387 Sports seat, right, electrical height adjustment
• 439 Electric soft top
• 473 Front and rear spoiler
• 474 Sports shock absorbers
• 490 Sound system
• 494 Amplifier
• 567 Top-tinted windscreen
• 975 Luggage compartment velour carpet

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage, but the vendor has reported some early signs of rust under the paintwork.
• Its Velvet Red Metallic paintwork is in good shape, with a few light blemishes on the edges of the doors.
• A few marks can be seen on the black plastic bumper trims, along with some scratches to the Fuchs alloys.
• Inside, its original beige upholstery is in good condition for its age, with some creasing and slight discolouration, as well as some more prominent wear on the driver’s seat outer bolster.
• Some light wear can be seen on the gear knob and some of the switchgear controls.
• No electrical faults have been detected.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was in May 2019 at 109,148 miles, by Christian Hülsmann in Soest.
• The car has an excellent record of maintenance from new, providing superb documentation of the mileage accrual over the last 32 years.

Dates and mileage:

• 22/05/1989 - 2,025 miles
• 02/10/1990 - 12,890 miles - Merlin Chesterfield
• 26/03/1991 - 17,758 miles - Unreadable
• 10/09/1991 - 24,558 miles - Unreadable
• 17/03/1992 - 31,160 miles - Merlin Chesterfield (Brake fluid)
• 04/03/1993 - 37,284 miles - Parkwood Porsche
• 15/03/1994 - 41,967 miles - Parkwood Porsche
• 21/03/1995 - 45,175 miles - Parkwood Porsche (Brake fluid)
• 1996 - Unreadable - Lancaster Bow (Brake fluid)
• 02/04/1997 - 49,765 miles - Lancaster Bow
• 29/05/1998 - 56,564 miles - H.R. Owen
• 23/07/1999 - 59,787 miles - Pickup Motorsport (Brake fluid)
• 01/06/2001 - 65,490 miles - Pickup Motorsport (Brake fluid)
• 06/02/2002 - 69,265 miles - Pickup Motorsport
• 11/09/2002 - 72,492 miles - Pickup Motorsport
• 01/06/2004 - 84,468 miles - P.C.T. Cars
• 22/09/2005 - 86,737 miles - Camtune Ltd (Brake fluid)
• 15/09/2006 - 88,230 miles - Camtune Ltd
• 18/09/2007 - 89,215 miles - Camtune Ltd
• 16/10/2008 - 90,213 miles - Camtune Ltd
• 28/09/2009 - 91,110 miles - Porsche Service Centre Byfleet (Brake fluid)
• 26/09/2013 - 102,815 miles - Unreadable
• 09/05/2014 - 103,275 miles - GT One Ltd (Brake fluid)
• 19/05/2019 - 109,148 miles - Christian Hülsmann

SUMMARY

This Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Sport Cabriolet is a smart example of the open top sports car, with a comprehensive service history and a striking Velvet Red Metallic finish. Still looking stylish and offered in good mechanical order, it would make an involving companion for weekend drives or even for longer road trips.

The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details.