Highlights

In current ownership for seven years, always garaged
Maintained at significant cost, including a major mechanical overhaul and glass-out respray
Extensive history file present
Attractive black over burgundy colour scheme

The Appeal

The 3.2 Carrera Sport occupies a special place in the air-cooled 911 lineage. Pairing the dependable 3.2-litre flat-six with the Sport specification, 16-inch Fuchs alloys, front and rear spoilers including the iconic whale tail, and electronically adjusted comfort seats, it delivered a more focused driving experience that continues to command strong interest among Porsche enthusiasts.

This 1985 example is a UK-supplied right-hand drive car, originally delivered through John Lamb Porsche in Chesterfield. The history file stretches back to its first purchase, we are told, and documents regular maintenance by respected Porsche specialists including Motortune, RSR Engineering, and HP Motorsports. Over the years, the car has reportedly benefited from an engine rebuild, a comprehensive mechanical overhaul including a gearbox rebuild, and a glass-out respray, all detailed in the listing below.

Finished in black with a burgundy full leather interior, the vendor states the car presents well for its age and reports no known mechanical faults. Having been garaged throughout the current ownership, this 3.2 Carrera Sport now awaits its next custodian.

Key Information

Mileage: 149,774 miles indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
Technical specs: 3.2-litre flat-six engine (231 bhp) paired with a five-speed manual gearbox
Paperwork: history file dating back to 1985, we are told, including service records and invoices; V5C present
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The Detail

The vendor reports the engine starts and runs with no known faults
Engine reportedly rebuilt by RSR Engineering at 80,000 miles in 1991
Major mechanical overhaul by HP Motorsports in 2015–2016, including engine removal, gearbox rebuild, and replacement of oil lines, thermostat, brake callipers, starter motor, handbrake and heater cables
Glass-out respray and Fuchs wheel refurbishment carried out during the 2015–2016 overhaul
Steering components replaced and new horns fitted by HP Motorsports in 2017
Rear lights rewired, bonnet dampers replaced, and washer pump serviced by Tognola Engineering in 2023
16-inch Fuchs alloy wheels finished in black with polished lips and coloured Porsche crests
Red brake callipers
Whale tail rear spoiler
Electronically adjusted comfort seats and sunroof
Updated Kenwood stereo with AUX input
Small split visible on the driver's seat
Some paint wear visible on door edges and handles
Two keys provided
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