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A rare 1989 Porsche 911 3.2 Speedster with an incredibly low 4,178 miles.
EQUIPMENT
Zinc-galvanised steel body, hydraulic impact tubes, integrated fog lights, Bosch halogen headlights, quartz analogue clock, window lifters, heating controls, brake pad wear, brake warning and seat-belt warning lights, tachometer, cigarette lighter, fuel/oil level gauges, oil temperature/pressure gauge, hazard warning lights, lockable stowage compartments, engine compartment light, tool roll. Factory Options; Turbo Look, Locking Differential 40%, Fuchs wheel centres painted white, wheel caps with coloured Porsche crest, sports seats with electrical height adjustment, luggage compartment velour carpet, cassette-radio Blaupunkt Toronto SQR 46, Hi-Fi amplifier. Accessories; Speedster indoor car cover, 911 carpet mats.
EXTERIOR
The crowning highlight of the discontinued G model generation and three decades after the 1954 356 Speedster, this rare UK RHD C16 911 Speedster is a prized collectors piece. Finished in iconic Guards Red, (Code L80K), the factory paint has a rich, deep gloss shine thanks to perfect dehumidified storage and a 911 Speedster car cover protecting it fully. Admirers will easily spot the unique double-bubble colour coded polyurethane tonneau moulding to conceal the lightweight roof and Porsche aficionados will note the exposed aerial on the nearside wing as the unique steeply raked windscreen was unable to accommodate an integrated radio aerial. The optional ‘Werks-Turbo-Look’ (factory wide body Turbo Look, WTL), shouts 1980’s supercar and all plastics, rubbers and trim are unmarked. All glass is original including the unique single-piece side windows without quarterlights and the front screen has minor delamination to the drivers lower edge. The underside, wheel arch apertures and all shuts reaffirm this example is virtually as good as the day it rolled out of Porsche’s Stuttgart factory in 1989.
INTERIOR
Being largely hand assembled, the Porsche G Model has a quality feel with meticulous attention to detail and this ultra-low mileage example upholds that notion perfectly. Trimmed in Black Leather, (Code LT), the optional sports seats with red piping offer perfect support and even the delicate piping has no wear. All interior materials are factory fresh and even the needles to all the working dials are bright red, thanks to perfect indoor storage. The stitched leather sports steering wheel is beautiful and the pedal rubbers unworn. The silk velour carpets are protected by carpet mats and the front screen ‘check oil’ and glove box ‘heater control’ stickers remain attached. To achieve a DIN curb weight of just 1220kg many luxury items were deleted from the Speedster such as electric windows and central locking and to ensure sufficient visibility through the cut-down windscreen, the seat rails were dropped by 20mm. The front luggage compartment is pristine with an unused tool kit, jack, brace, Porsche tyre pressure gauge and clear plastic tyre change sheet. The important correct factory code sticker, as duplicated in the Guarantee and Maintenance booklet, is attached to the bonnet lid. Without doubt, one of the best remaining examples of this iconic thoroughbred.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
A matching numbers all-alloy, air-cooled, normally aspirated Flat 6 with single overhead camshafts per bank, two valves per cylinder and dry-sump lubrication produces 228bhp. This propels the car from 0-62mph in 6.0secs and on to an exhilarating top speed of 152mph. Comprehensive history including a recent visit to Porsche Centre Cambridge in July 2024 for a major service, ensures optimal driver enjoyment and reliability. The engine compartment is concours with components spotlessly clean and original stickers, plates and tags attached. The Getrag G50 5-speed gearbox with Borg Warner synchromesh and single-plate hydraulic clutch operates perfectly.
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Forged aluminium Fuchs wheels measuring 7 x 16-inches front and 9 x 16-inches rear are shod in premium Continental Sport Contact 205/55 ZR and 245/45 ZR tyres respectively with ample tread. Part of the Porsche Exclusive programme they are optionally finished in Grand Prix White with the wheel caps in coloured Porsche crest. Power assisted, internally ventilated and cross-drilled discs front and rear with pristine black callipers with the Porsche inscription stop the car quickly.
HISTORY FILE
Supplied new by Merlin Chesterfield Porsche on the 1st September 1989 to Mr Taylor, this is one of just 2,103 Speedsters produced of which 129 were RHD and only 64 were to UK `C16′ specification. This prime collector example has covered just 4,178 documented miles with 13 dealer visits. The last being in July 2024 to Porsche Centre Cambridge at 4,168 miles for a major service to include brake fluid change with an accompanying invoice for £3331,57. Such was the appeal of this rare car, the dealer contacted the owner while at the facility to ask if it could be included in their Destination Porsche site launch along with five other exclusive high value Porsche models. As the star attraction the service Manager of 32 years wrote to the owner after the event stating that this is ‘one of the best examples he has ever come across,’ the letter is included in the history file. Last sold in 2016 as an Approved Porsche by Porsche Centre Leeds and supplied with all handbooks, manuals, Speedster supplements and spare keys, this example will appeal to the most discerning Porsche collector.
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