1987 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Targa

The Porsche was purchased by a serial classic car collector as a good example needing a little tidying up. The current owner has had the car now for around a year and after giving the Carrera an aesthetic makeover the car now sits around more than the current owner would like, hence the sale.

The idea behind the car was to develop its look into something resembling more of a 1974 911 RS 2.7 with the Targa roof, and the colour combination certainly gives this car a timeless look. After buying all the parts and having them fitted, the car now sports a new look and hopefully it can be given a new lease of life by its new owner by being used regularly. The car has a current MOT, valid until 01/03/2023 so should have plenty of life left in it for the new owner to enjoy.

The exterior of the Porsche presents very well, the paint work looks near immaculate with no rust showing on the wheel arches. Filling the wheel arches are the reconditioned Fuchs alloys which complete the black on white look of the Carrera.

The recent work the current owner has completed on the exterior aesthetics have really paid off with the Carrera now looking its best with some period styling tweaks. The rear light bar at the back is in good condition with no cracks in any of the lenses, the bumper overriders look good too with no fading or splitting. The Targa top is in fantastic condition and really adds something special to the appeal of the car.

The engine cover grille at the rear is in good condition as well with no cracks or fins missing, and all lights around the car are free from cracks, condensation or hazing. The wing mirrors and other chrome items are new and add the final touch of shine to the exterior of this handsome Porsche.

The interior is beautifully 80’s and was presumably modelled on the businessmen of the time’s blue pin stripped suits. The seats are in fantastic condition and have half vinyl, half fabric in a blue colour with a white pinstripe.

The dash materials and general condition throughout the interior is fantastic with very little if any damage to see. There is a modern radio head unit that might not be in keeping with everyone’s tastes, but it hides itself quite well and shouldn’t cause any issues as it allows you easy listening to your favourite radio station.

The steering wheel is the big draw here however, being a Prototipo unit, you know it’s going to be a high-quality product. The wheel, along with the gear lever have very little wear and tear, the gear knob is a new item as well. The bezels on the dials in the dashboard have been replaced recently so are near new items. Even the floors underneath the carpets look to have survived very well as their condition shows. All door cards and upholstery is free from rips, tears and stains. The car also has a remote-control alarm system and an aluminium roll over bar.

Looking in the engine bay first and the powerplant itself looks to be in good visual condition with no wires, rubber hoses or components looking damaged or missing. This is then backed up with the owner’s comments of it being completely sound mechanically. The car has recently had its brakes done, which is reassuring to hear considering the engine looks to be in good health.

Heading underneath the body, the floors all look to be in good health with nothing more than regular road grime to see. Suspension components all look in good condition and the rubber mounts we can see aren’t split or cracked. Our driving notes say that the car does pull to the left, but this could be due to a tracking issue.

The car has been involved with some sort of incident during its 35 years on the road, which has categorized it as a Cat C in the insurance documents, it is believed to have happened around 2005. The work has been completed on the vehicle to a very good standard and the current owner assures us that there is no evidence that anything is out of the ordinary structurally or mechanically. The car has had lots of work completed on it in the last year alone to give the car a new look, these and more are summarised below.

- Front screen moulding, rollover bar seal Targa, door handles, side decals, rear badge, indicator lenses, rear screen mouldings, wing mirrors, gauge bezels, wheel caps Fuchs, Targa seal plug, headlamp bezel, gearshift knob – Sideline Design Ltd – 10/05/2021

- Kenwood car stereo – Bass Junkies – 15/05/2021

- Jacking point bracket right – Sideline Design Ltd – 10/06/2021

- Door glass frame in chrome with vent window right and left – Sideline Design Ltd – 07/06/2021

- Wheels refurbishment, x4 Fuch 5 spoke – Spit & Polish – 11/05/2021

- Chrome headlight bezel – Type 911 – 14/05/2021

- Cigarette lighter – Sideline Design Ltd – 03/06/2021

- Electric seat switch – Sideline Design Ltd – 01/10/2021

- Cam cover gasket, manifold/header gasket – Stortford Prestige – 28/02/2022

- Remove and refit front windscreen – 02/08/2021

This is a very handsome car given a recent makeover to ensure it keeps turning heads wherever it goes. The timeless colour combination, fantastic condition inside and out along with the good condition of the car mechanically should sway any classic Porsche fan to part with their hard-earned disposable.

It has clearly had significant financial resources spent on it to get it looking this good and as the current owner concurs, it’s a shame it is sat on the driveway rather than being out and being enjoyed. If you’re looking for a cheaper version of the 911 RS 2.7 but with all the looks then this could well be the perfect car for you.

We estimate for this Porsche 911 to reach anywhere between £35,000 - £50,000.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.