1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2
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| The 1987 - 89 Porsche 911 is considered by most
people who really know the cars to be the best years of the 911
series. The engine was the last to be so perfectly machined such
that it did not need O-rings between the cylinder bases and the
block. After the 1989 model year, emission and mileage requirements
necessitated raising the operating temperature to such a degree that the
cylinder bases warped. I know. I had a 1989 1/2 C-4 that had
an engine rebuild at 60,000 miles.
The 1987 was the first year to have the G50 gearbox, a much improved version from the 1986. Also, the hydraulic clutch made shifting pleasurable. Not to be underestimated, the 87-89 was a very efficient machine. If you can stand to keep them under 70 mph, they will crowd 30 miles to the gallon. This particular example was owned by one individual who had it dealer serviced, garage kept, put 47,000 trouble and accident free miles on it, then sold it to a friend of mine who was going through his mid-life crisis. My friend put 1000 miles on it and realized he preferred the comfort of his Mercedes Benz and his first wife. The car is original and stock with the exception of a digital Kenwood stereo and Bose speakers (see pictures), and an upgrade to an R-134 air conditioner. It now has 52,000 miles, a fresh complete service by Franz Blaum (franzblaumracing.com), and a new set of Dunlop's best. There is a small blemish on the right rear (see photo). The price is US$30,000 firm. I will ship it anywhere in the world for expenses. I bought this car to replace a highly modified 78 SC that I had on this page previously. I always hoped that my old friend Julie Owens would see it and call to say hello. It was a Newport / Santa Barbara car that I had for 16 years, but, alas, she didn't and the car went to Mexico City. Here's one last look at her (the car that is):
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