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LOT 105
1986 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2-Litre Coupé Registration no. D911 NOG Chassis no. WP0ZZZ91ZHS101269
Estimate: £35,000 - £45,000
Lot 105
1986 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2-Litre Coupé Registration no. D911 NOG Chassis no. WP0ZZZ91ZHS101269
1986 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2-Litre Coupé
Registration no. D911 NOG
Chassis no. WP0ZZZ91ZHS101269
Registration no. D911 NOG
Chassis no. WP0ZZZ91ZHS101269
*Engine and gearbox professionally rebuilt in 2017
*Only 262 miles covered post-rebuild
*Outstanding condition
*Extensive history file
*Only 262 miles covered post-rebuild
*Outstanding condition
*Extensive history file
Footnotes
Porsche revived the evocative Carrera name - previously used for the competition orientated versions of the preceding 356 model - for its luxuriously equipped, top-of-the-range 911 in 1973, applying the title to all 911 variants, co-incidentally with the introduction of the 3.2-litre engine, from the start of the 1984 model year. The revived name was part of a major revamp of the long-running 911, now selling better than ever, development of which had slowed while Porsche concentrated on meeting the ever increasing demand.
Although it remained an air-cooled 'flat six', the '3.2' motor was 80% new and incorporated an effective cam chain tensioner and associated lubrication system that at last addressed a perennial 911 shortcoming. An ECU controlled the fuel and ignition systems for the first time on a 911, enabling the engine to be both more powerful and less thirsty. As a result, this enlarged and extensively revised power plant now produced 231bhp, 27 horsepower up on its predecessor, endowing the Carrera with a level of performance approaching that of the original 911 Turbo of 1974, the bald statistics being a 0-60mph time of 5.3 seconds and a top speed of 152mph, with 100mph reachable in a breathtaking 13.6 seconds.
No major changes were made to the bodyshell, though there was a new front spoiler with integral fog lamps. Thirty-plus years on, Carrera 3.2s are now highly sought after and for very good reason, though finding one is not that easy.
This example was purchased by the vendor from Prestige and Performance Cars Ltd, trading as 911 Virgin, on 23rd May 2016. In February 2017, £18,039 was spent on rebuilding the engine and gearbox, which was undertaken by Redtek Ltd of Lincoln Park, Brackley, respected specialists in air-cooled Porsche 911 engines and gearboxes (all bills available). The odometer reading immediately after the rebuild was 88,340 miles and is now 88,602 miles, showing that the car has travelled a mere 262 miles since this not inconsiderable investment. Since the rebuild the Porsche has been professionally stored at Windrush in a heated and humidity-controlled purpose-built building.
Described by the vendor as in generally excellent condition, with outstanding bodywork and a beautifully patinated interior, the car comes with an extensive history file containing numerous receipts, photographs, details of past owners, etc. Arguably one of the very best currently available, this rare and desirable Carrera 3.2 is worthy of the closest inspection.
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