Introduction
Paul Wright
Probably one of the prettiest silhouette cars ever produced.
By the early ’80s, Porsche was at a crossroads with the 911’s future. Earmarked for deletion, a change of heart and a revival of the Carrera name proved to be a turning point for the 911. Offered with three body shapes a Coupe, a Targa, and a Cabriolet, all sporting a new, improved 3.2-litre engine.
The 3.2 Carrera launched in ’83 and, although it was very similar to the outgoing SC, it had numerous technical improvements. The most notable was the new, larger 3,164cc engine that featured a digital Motronic engine management system and Bosch LE-Jetronic fuel injection, raising power from ~204 bhp to ~231 bhp, with a top speed of 152 mph.
This example is one of the last of the G-bodied 911s, featuring the iconic whale tail and the desirable G50 five-speed gearbox. It is also a “Sport” - a UK dealer-only, high-specification car over the standard Carrera 3.2, and is coming to sale from over ~17 years of enthusiast ownership with our vendor, who has just carried out a full service on the car with new spark plugs, fresh oil and oil filter. In Paul's ownership no expense has been spared keeping this 911 well maintained, he has spent over £22,000. The kidney bowls were subject to a restoration, if you know these cars, you'll know how big a job this is.
This listing was written from information supplied by Paul after meeting Paul the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
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It’s been a pleasure and a privilege to own, use and maintain this iconic car. All of the necessary maintenance jobs, replacement parts, and expense that you would expect to likely have to carry out and spend when buying one of these cars has been taken care of already. A proper amount of money has been spent to keep this beautiful example in tip top order. The kidney bowl and cill restoration is major surgery, and is a major expense on these cars. It is one of the biggest jobs if not the biggest that you would ever carry out on them. Nearly all usually always require it, too, but so often it gets neglected, because of the high expenditure and the need for specialists that can do the work correctly. And whilst these cars can still look good enough in appearance without this work, this is just what happens on them, they rot from the inside out. It’s a ticking bomb. It usually starts with the door latch striker cover behind the door jamb, up in the rear wing. A place that gets unnoticed and left alone. It never gets cleaned out. The dirt and moisture can get to it, and once this has got in there, then it begins to rot, and it spreads. From the door jamb to the kidney bowl panel, and on to the three cills, layered one after the other, like an onion. And sometimes even into the tub structure itself. Also, debris, leaves and moisture can collect in the crevice of the kidney bowl and the tub. There’s plenty of opportunity for the moisture to get going over the years and do its worst. Each panel rot contaminates the next in close proximity, and without timely and proper cleaning and intervention, it just continues to escalate and degrade. The completion of this work hardly ever appears in auction listing’s or classified ads for these cars. That tells me this work hasn’t been done, which also tells me that it’s likely they will need it doing. Unfortunately, these cars don’t always get the necessary attention to fix it, and there are plenty of examples out there that are still waiting to be repaired. And it’s only those owners who are fully committed who put it right. And once it’s done, it rejuvenates, renews and extends the cars life, future proofing it.
If I was buying one of these cars again, I wouldn’t buy one without knowing this work has already been done. And it’s the same with all of the componentry, clutch, suspension, exhaust, heat exchangers etc, such items often just get left and neglected, because these classic Porsche 911’s are strong and well built with quality materials and can take a lot of abuse, and they just keep on going. And, because it costs quite a bit to put it all right, too. And it’s already been a considerable cost to purchase the car in the first place. Right? So they just stay as is and people continue to use them, and think the car is performing and operating well, but they’re worn out. Like anything, if it’s not properly maintained, it stops being it’s optimum best. You can almost understand that logic of just leave it for now, but not for me. I like my cars to be sorted and to be functioning well, regardless of cost, for peace of mind, They’re also much more enjoyable like this. The condition of this car, notwithstanding it’s very minor imperfections, and considered in it’s entirety is a 7.5/10 car. A little higher perhaps when considering the car’s overall beautiful preservation, along with it’s component condition and functionality. And it wouldn’t take much at all to make it a 9/10 car, if that’s what you wanted. It currently sits inbetween condition good and excellent on a valuation guide scale. If you want a totally sorted, ready to go turn-key iconic classic air-cooled 911, the most desirable version of them all, in the best spec and colour combination that is ready to enjoy, then this is the one for you.
Hello everybody
Having viewed the close up still shots of the bodywork, I feel compelled to advise the following: I’ve been wracking my brain as to why some of them make it look like there are white paint chips all over. I spent all that morning in the garage using microfiber cloths to clean off the water marks from previously washing the car the other day. Using Maguires “Quick Detailer” spray wasn’t working, as it was so bloomin cold it wouldn’t dry! So I used just the cloths, and a partly used, slightly soiled – but still some life left in it (as you do) – Dust Magnet duster, to flick off the dust off the car. And I now know that it’s this that had left the white flecks all over it, which the high res photos picked up so, er, vividly shall we say. So sorry about that, and I can guarantee that the paint isn’t chipped as it appears to be. I can assure everyone that the marine blue paintwork is generally very nice indeed. I remember saying to Paul when I pulled it out of the garage, that it looked dusty in the bright sunshine! You won’t be disappointed with the lovely finish of it.
Hi Phil. Yes, I love this 911, I was lucky enough to realise a dream, everyone can’t say that. I’m selling it because you just can’t keep all of them forever. I would like to, but you just can’t do it, unless you’ve got land, which I haven’t. And it’s time for me to move on. So I’m selling all of my cars, and will consolidate perhaps, we’ll see, I haven’t fully decided yet. There’s nothing left to do on this car, I’ve done everything, at least once, I’ve had it that long now. But I wouldn’t do anything on it, just enjoy it. Unless you want to make it a 9/10 car, but that’s all you would do with it I guess. So, time to give the next owner the opportunity to enjoy and live with a legend. What would you do with it Phil?
Fulfill my own dream – but I would also use it, perhaps not as a daily driver, and certainly not in the bad weather we have had recently. Unfortunately I also need to sell at least a couple before I am allowed to buy another so it is still just over the horizon I think.
Paul, you obviously have a great deal of affection for the car so firstly why are you selling it, and secondly if you didn’t sell it what jobs, other than the interior lighting, would you do on it? Phil.
Hi Paul could I come and view 911 thanks Steve I’m in barrow in Furness thanks Steve
Hi Steve,
We can help arrange a viewing for you, if you could send an email to [email protected] first, we just need to do some checks.
Thanks,
Colin.
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