Highlights

Cassis Red Metallic over burgundy leather: a rare and eye-catching colour combination
Late-production G50 five-speed gearbox
Three former registered keepers
Recommissioned over the past nine months with photo documentation
Large accompanying history file and fresh MOT

The Appeal

Colours make cars, and this 911 is a case in point. It stuns in Cassis Red Metallic over burgundy leather electric sports seats piped in crème and is replete with quintessentially '80s appointments, including 'whale tail' spoiler and 'heckblende'.

The Carrera 3.2 was the final evolution of the original air-cooled 911 lineage before the arrival of the 964, and examples fitted with the G50 gearbox, introduced only for the very last year of production, are among the most sought-after of the breed. Combine that with the Sport Targa body style, and you have a car that offers open-air motoring with all the mechanical refinement Porsche had developed over more than two decades of continuous evolution.

Showing 61,000 warranted miles, it comes with a large history file and an advisory-free MOT valid to 17th March 2027.

Having spent a period in storage, the car has been the subject of a thorough recommissioning programme over the past nine months, all of which has been photo-documented. Work has included mechanical overhaul at marque specialist AC MSE, replacement of seals and weatherproofing items, a recovered Targa roof, a paint refresh where required, interior reconditioning, and a full service. Full details of the work carried out can be found in the relevant sections below.

Presented with the benefit of considerable recent expenditure, this unusually specified and irrefutably groovy '80s 911 Targa would be a super addition to any garage.

History and Paperwork

UK-market right-hand-drive car first registered in 1988 on an 'E' prefix plate
61,000 warranted miles
Large history file accompanying the car, including typed-out service/repair records (see gallery)
MOT to 17th March 2027 with no advisories
Recommissioned over the past nine months after a period in storage, with photo documentation of all work carried out

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The Condition

Cassis Red Metallic paintwork, with a paint refresh carried out as required during recommissioning
Burgundy leather electric sports seats piped in crème
Grey carpets
Interior reconditioned
Targa roof recovered
Replacement door seals, Targa seal, and window seals fitted
Blaupunkt Classic Bluetooth stereo and upgraded speakers fitted
Prospective bidders are encouraged to study the photographs closely

In this seldom-seen colour combination, this is undoubtedly one of the best-looking '80s 911s you'll see anywhere on UK roads. The Targas are always especially smart, we find, and this one has all the classic features like colour-coded Fuchs alloys, 'whale tail' spoiler and 'heckblende' reflector. The car's overall condition would appear to be very good, with a history of professional repair whenever the bodywork has borne signs of its age. The interior has worn very nicely, in line with the warranted low mileage.

The Mechanics

3.2-litre air-cooled flat-six engine
G50 five-speed manual gearbox
Both kidney assemblies replaced at AC MSE
New stainless steel heat exchangers fitted
Replacement heater ducting
New rear CV boots
Washer pump replaced
Full service carried out, including plugs and oils
Clutch replaced at 59,000 miles

Having undergone a comprehensive program of works, as detailed in the above list, this 911 is reportedly driving very well indeed. It comes with the benefit of an advisory-free MOT, valid to March 2027.

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