1988 Porsche 911

Convertible

3.2L Flat 6 Cylinder Gasoline Fuel

Manual

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Gasoline

Hello you are looking at a clean 2 family 1988 Porsche Cabriolet with the stunning Red/Tan leather combination. This car has spent its entire life in Florida so it has not seen the snow and salt that will typically rust these cars out. The car looks as great as the pictures and has just recently undergone a complete interior restoration including new carpets and leather. I purschased this car with the intention of keeping it as an investment and a weekend driver. Unfortunately my son has been recently diagnosed with a terminal disease and I am not able to enjoy the car as I had anticipated. I had the car thoroughly checked by a certified Porsche dealer at the time I purchased it and it was given a clean bill of health with the exception of a few minor things like hood and lid shocks. All items reported on the list were completed and it now has no known defects. The previous owner did a great job with the restoration, the clutch has recently been replaced and it drives as it should. It starts immediately, runs smooth, accelerates as it should and the gears go in and out as new. I spent a good part of 3 years looking for the right car and it pains me to have to let it go but some fortunate person will be getting a great clean clear title unmolested Porsche. A car in this condition is difficult to find and will appreciate over time. The mileage is deemed to be accuarate and only reflects a mere 4,000 miles per year. If I were to rate this car from 1-10 it would get a strong 9 !! Conditions of this auction ** Please only bid if you are serious buyer ** a $1,000 deposit is due within 24 hours of the auction completing through paypal ** the balance is due within 5 days of the auction ending and I will only accept a cashiers check from a US Certified Bank. ** transportation is the responsibility of the buyer however I will work with the transport company of your choice ** I will entertain any reasonable offer but please do not insult the car with low ball offers - I am not desperate to sell and will keep the car if my price is not met. ** The reserve is set at the current market price for a vehicle in this vintage and condition ** I have a Youtube video of the car upon request ** inquiries by email only ** a recent Carfax is available on request Good Luck and enjoy the auction Here is a brief history on the 911 911 3.2 Carrera series (1984–1989) 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet With the 911’s future ensured, 1984 saw the launch of a replacement for the successful SC series. It was the model year 1984 911 3.2 Carrera, reviving the Carrera name for the first time since 1975. The 911 3.2 Carrera was the last iteration in the original 911 series, with all subsequent models featuring new body styling with new brake, electronic and suspension technologies. A new higher displacement motor, a 3.2 liter horizontally opposed flat 6 cylinder, was utilized. At the time Porsche claimed it was 80% new.[12] The new swept volume of 3164 cc was achieved using the 95 mm (3.7 in) bore (from the previous SC model) combined with the 1978 Turbo 3.3 crankshaft's 74.4 mm (2.9 in) stroke. In addition, higher domed pistons increased the compression ratio from 9.8 to 10.3:1 (although only 9.5:1 for the US market). New inlet manifold and exhaust systems were fitted. The 915 transmission was carried over from the SC series for the first three model years. In 1987, the Carrera got a new five-speed gearbox sourced from Getrag, model number G50 with proven Borg-Warner synchronizers. This slightly heavier version also featured a hydraulically operated clutch. With the new engine, power was increased to 207 bhp (154 kW; 210 PS) (@ 5900 rpm) for North American-delivered cars and to 231 bhp (172 kW; 234 PS) (@ 5900 rpm) for most other markets. This version of the 911 accelerated 0–60 mph (100 km/h) in 5.4 seconds and had a top speed of 150 mph (242 km/h) as measured by Autocar. Factory times were more modest: 0-60 mph time of 6.3 seconds for the US version and 6.1 seconds for cars outside the American market. The brake discs were increased in size to aid in more effective heat dissipation and improved oil-fed chain tensioners were fitted to the engine. To improve oil cooling, a finned cooler replaced the serpentine lines in the front passenger fender well. This was further improved in 1987, with the addition of a thermostatically controlled fan. Driving refinement and motor reliability were improved with an upgrade of the fuel and ignition control components to a L-Jetronic with Bosch Motronics 2 DME (Digital Motor Electronics system). An improvement in fuel-efficiency was due to the DME providing a petrol cut-off on the overrun. Changes in the fuel map & chip programming from October 1986, further improved the power to 217 bhp (162 kW; 220 PS) (@ 5900 rpm) for North American delivered cars as well as for other markets requesting low emissions, like Germany. Custom-mapped chips remain a popular upgrade. The fuel relay that is mounted externally on the DME is known to be a weak point of the system. Three basic models were available throughout the Carrera years – coupe, targa and cabriolet. When launched in 1984 in the United States, the prices of the 911 Carrera lineup were $31,950 for the coupe, $33,450 for the targa and $36,450 for the cabriolet.[13] Almost indistinguishable from the SC, external clues are the front fog lights, which were integrated into the front valance in the Carrera. Very modest cosmetic changes were made throughout the lifespan of the Carrera, with a redesigned dash featuring larger air conditioning vents appearing in 1986. In 1984, Porsche also introduced the M491 option. Officially called the Supersport in the UK, it was commonly known as the "Turbo-look". It was a style that resembled the Porsche 930 Turbo with wide wheel arches and the distinctive "tea tray” tail. It featured the stiffer turbo suspension and the superior turbo braking system as well as the wider turbo wheels. Sales of the Supersport were particularly strong for its first two years in the United States because the desirable 930 was not available. For the European market in Italy a very exclusive version was introduced by the Porsche agent, ten Carrera model ST (Senza Turbo) were produced to commemorate the myth of the 10th anniversary of the Carrera RS model, revised engine developing 255 bhp (190 kW; 259 PS) they were all "Grand Prix white" with red or blue "Carrera ST" decal on each side of the car and blue or red wheels, the logo carrera ST (and 3.2 on the boot gril) on their famous duck tail, and a special engraved plate on the dash board, the serial N° were 490-499. The 911 Carrera Club Sport (CS) (option M637), 340 of which were produced worldwide from August 1987 to September 1989, is a reduced weight version of the standard Carrera that, with engine and suspension modifications, was purpose built for club racing. The CS had a blueprinted engine with hollow intake valves and a higher rev limit, deletion of: all power options, sunroof (except one example), air conditioning (except two examples), radio, rear seat, undercoating, sound insulation, rear wiper, door pocket lids, fog lamps, front hood locking mechanism, engine and luggage compartment lights, lockable wheel nuts and even the rear lid "Carrera" logo, all in order to save an estimated 70 kg (155 lb) in weight. With the exception of CSs delivered to the UK, all are identifiable by the "CS Club Sport" decal on the left front fender and came in a variety of colors, some special ordered. Some U.S. CS's did not have the decal installed by the dealer; however, all CS's have a "SP" stamp on the crankcase and cylinder head. The UK CS's were all "Grand Prix White" with a red "Carrera CS" decal on each side of the car and red wheels. Although the CS was well received by the club racers, because it cost more than the stock 911 but had fewer "creature comforts", it was not well received by the public in general. Consequently, according to Porsche Club of America and Porsche Club Great Britain CS Registers, only 21 are documented as delivered to the U.S. in 1988 with 7 in 1989, one to Canada in 1988 and 53 to the United Kingdom from 1987 to 1989. The 911 Speedster (option M503), a low-roof version of the Cabriolet which was evocative of the Porsche 356 Speedster of the 1950s, was produced in limited numbers (2,104) starting in January 1989 until July 1989 as both a narrow body car and a Turbo-look. The narrow version was produced only 171 times. The Speedster started as a design under Helmuth Bott in 1983 but was not manufactured until six years later. It was a two-seat convertible that featured a low swept windshield.[14] Total production of the 911 3.2 Carrera series was 76,473 cars (35,670 coupé, 19,987 cabrio, 18,468 targa).[15] VIN Identification of Porsche 911 Cars 1988 1988 VIN No Body Model Engine No Engine CC HP / RPM Production WPOZZZ91ZJS100001-103580 Coupe 911 Carrera RDW 930/20 3164 231 @ 5900 3580 WPOZZZ91ZJS140001-141281 Targa 911 Carrera RDW 930/20 3164 231 @ 5900 1281 WPOZZZ91ZJS150001-151501 Cabrio 911 Carrera RDW 930/20 3164 231 @ 5900 1501 CH/+Kat 930/25 3164 217 @ 5900 WPOZZZ91ZJS109501-109930 Coupe 911 Carrera-Japan 930/25 3164 217 @ 5900 430 WPOZZZ91ZJS149501-149586 Targa 911 Carrera-Japan 930/25 3164 217 @ 5900 86 WPOZZZ91ZJS159501-159581 Cabrio 911 Carrera-Japan 930/25 3164 217 @ 5900 81 WPOAB091JS120001-122066 Coupe 911 USA 930/25 3164 217 @ 5900 2066 WPOEB091JS160001-161500 Targa 911 USA 930/25 3164 217 @ 5900 1500 WPOEB091JS170001-172116 Cabrio 911 USA 930/25 3164 217 @ 5900 2116On Aug-09-11 at 17:12:48 PDT, seller added the following information: Here is the Youtube Video of the vehicle running - please accept my apology for the quality of the video - old camera and amatuer operator:( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeKbHXVMHCY