17th Oct, 2018 13:00
Imperial War Museum Duxford
1988 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Targa
Estimated at £40,000 - £50,000
Lot details
Registration No: C17 LLL
Chassis No: WP0ZZZ91ZJS140985
Mot Expiry: Oct 2019
- Warranted 41,000 miles from new with ten service stamps
- Recent £6,000 expenditure to maintain its 'exceptional standard'
- Desirable G50 gearbox and Sport pack
Developed under the watchful eye of Porsche Chief Executive Peter Schutz, the 911 Carrera 3.2 made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show of September 1983. Estimated to be 80 percent new, the model's 3164 cc (hence '3.2') flat-six engine was credited with developing some 231bhp and 209lbft of torque. Allied to a five-speed manual transmission, it proved both rev-happy and flexible, making the model capable of 0-60mph in 5.3 seconds and a 153mph top speed. In order to cope with the increased performance, the brakes were enlarged and the top two gear ratios slightly raised. Among other improvements was a redesigned timing chain tensioner - the Achilles heel of the earlier engines. Early examples of the 3.2 employed the 915 type manual gearbox with reverse gear located beneath fifth, while 1987 to 1989 models had the stronger G50 unit in which reverse was located beside the fifth ratio. An optional 'Sport' pack became available during 1984, comprising a deeper front valance, 'tea tray' rear spoiler, stiffer Bilstein dampers and 16-inch Fuchs forged alloy wheels with black centres.
Finished in Guards Red with Red-Piped Black leather upholstery, 'C17 LLL' is described by the vendor as 'a stunning example of the breed'. The accompanying history file contains the original service book with its first stamp in 1992 (11,920 miles) and nine further stamps between 2000 (25,908 miles) and 2016 (40,139 miles) plus all MOTs from 1996 onwards. A late Sport pack car with the preferred G50 five-speed manual gearbox, the Porsche is said to possess 'very original bodywork' and the 'improved factory galvanisation / rustproofing - one look at the underside will pay testament to this fact'. Recently treated to some £6,000 worth of fettling to maintain its 'exceptional standard', this cherished low mileage 911 is offered for sale the aforementioned service history and a fresh MOT certificate.
Registration No: C17 LLL
Chassis No: WP0ZZZ91ZJS140985
Mot Expiry: Oct 2019
- Warranted 41,000 miles from new with ten service stamps
- Recent £6,000 expenditure to maintain its 'exceptional standard'
- Desirable G50 gearbox and Sport pack
Developed under the watchful eye of Porsche Chief Executive Peter Schutz, the 911 Carrera 3.2 made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show of September 1983. Estimated to be 80 percent new, the model's 3164 cc (hence '3.2') flat-six engine was credited with developing some 231bhp and 209lbft of torque. Allied to a five-speed manual transmission, it proved both rev-happy and flexible, making the model capable of 0-60mph in 5.3 seconds and a 153mph top speed. In order to cope with the increased performance, the brakes were enlarged and the top two gear ratios slightly raised. Among other improvements was a redesigned timing chain tensioner - the Achilles heel of the earlier engines. Early examples of the 3.2 employed the 915 type manual gearbox with reverse gear located beneath fifth, while 1987 to 1989 models had the stronger G50 unit in which reverse was located beside the fifth ratio. An optional 'Sport' pack became available during 1984, comprising a deeper front valance, 'tea tray' rear spoiler, stiffer Bilstein dampers and 16-inch Fuchs forged alloy wheels with black centres.
Finished in Guards Red with Red-Piped Black leather upholstery, 'C17 LLL' is described by the vendor as 'a stunning example of the breed'. The accompanying history file contains the original service book with its first stamp in 1992 (11,920 miles) and nine further stamps between 2000 (25,908 miles) and 2016 (40,139 miles) plus all MOTs from 1996 onwards. A late Sport pack car with the preferred G50 five-speed manual gearbox, the Porsche is said to possess 'very original bodywork' and the 'improved factory galvanisation / rustproofing - one look at the underside will pay testament to this fact'. Recently treated to some £6,000 worth of fettling to maintain its 'exceptional standard', this cherished low mileage 911 is offered for sale the aforementioned service history and a fresh MOT certificate.
Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 17th Oct, 2018
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