1988 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet

3,164cc SOHC Flat 6-Cylinder Engine
Bosch Fuel Injection
217bhp at 5,900rpm
5-Speed Manual G50 Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Largely original and well-preserved example with less than 68,000 miles from new
*Desirable late-production Carrera model with G50 5-speed transaxle
*Sinister triple-black livery
*A very usable and highly collectible air-cooled 911


THE PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 3.2

Introduced in 1984, The Carrera 3.2 was the last iteration of the classic 911 before the largely modified 964. The air-cooled SOHC 3.2-liter six was equipped with Bosch Jetronic fuel injection producing 217 horsepower, which was delivered through the Getrag G50 5-speed manual transaxle, a much-welcomed introduction for the 1987 production year. The Carrera 3.2 also featured an improved interior over its predecessor, with liberal use of leather and comfort features like power seats and air conditioning. True to Porsche's reputation, the Carrera 3.2 offered the unique experience of driving pleasure and performance without sacrificing comfort and usability. Because of their robust construction and strong owners' groups, these 1980s 911s are great cars to be enjoyed and driven.


THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This well-preserved 1988 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet has been retained in its original triple-black livery since new, and today presents as a very original car. Completed at the Zuffenhausen-based Porsche works during November of 1987 as a 1988 model-year car, the Carrera 3.2 received the desirable G50 5-speed manual gearbox from the factory as fitted in the car today. The Porsche was equipped for and delivered new to the US market. According to the Carfax report on file, the Porsche resided in Fargo, North Dakota by 1992 with 21,000 miles recorded, then migrated to Minnesota the following year, and later to Indiana. The mileage is consistently recorded on the Carfax, but between April and May of 2006, the recorded miles went back by a mere 280 miles, surely a clerking error at a service facility or DMV office at the time.

The Porsche appears to have remained in Indiana until 2016, when it was acquired by the consignor, a Reno, Nevada-based sports car enthusiast. Today the car remains in well-preserved condition, with just 67,519 miles recorded on the odometer at time of cataloging. The panel fit is impeccable, and factory-applied decals remain intact in the engine compartment, as does the VIN sticker on the front lid. This 911 recently underwent thorough servicing, making it ready for open-air enjoyment by its new owner.