1984 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2

The poster car 911? A white Porsche 911 Targa will no doubt have adorned the walls of many a small child in the 1980s. And just look at those period Fuchs wheels!

So, with a white exterior, you might expect a sombre black interior. A pleasant surprise awaits then with burgundy leatherette adorning the seats. So very 80s, but rather lovely.

Our seller has owned and cherished the car for over ten years and is only reluctantly offering it for sale due to ill health.

He spent considerable time looking for the right car, as long-term ownership was always his plan. He settled on this car, not only because it was the best he could find, but also because it was registered on his 25th birthday.

The car was sourced from Elmstone Classics in Kent, renowned Porsche specialists.

The car has always been safely tucked away in a dry garage when not in use and has taken him on many wonderful adventures. Touring holidays in France were perhaps the highlight.

We are told the car has been completely reliable during our seller’s ownership, right down to the fact that it has never used a drop of oil between services.

He reports that it pulls like a train and drives superbly. It is never less than exciting, with every journey, no matter how short, a pleasure.

The car is quick, even by modern standards so expect to be able to sprint to 60mph from rest in a shade over six seconds. Top speed is 150mph and our seller reports seeing that figure on the speedometer on a few occasions, not in the UK of course!

We think this car is likely to be one of the very best of its type on the market today and will doubtless be an appreciating asset.

Let’s start with that white paint. It looks to be in excellent condition and is hard to fault.

If we are being picky, the area aft of the rear wheels shows a little sign of cracking, but this should be an easy job to repaint.

Shut lines are straight and the flanks smooth, just as its German maker created. Let’s not forget Porsche has a well-earned reputation for build quality and engineering excellence.

The distinctive bumpers look to have had a quiet life and have clearly done their job when necessary.

We have spied a little corrosion at the base of the Targa hoop, where it joins the bodywork. We also note that there is some slight degradation to the windscreen rubber in places.

Those distinctive Fuchs alloys present well and have most likely been refurbished at some point in their life. Most importantly, each is shod with premium rubber in the form of Pirelli P6000 tyres. As we never fail to point out, good tyres are a clear sign of careful and considered ownership.

The removable Targa panel looks in good order and is easy enough to remove when required.

Those burgundy seats are as comfortable as they look, and they certainly brighten up what would otherwise be a typically sombre Germanic car interior.

We note some wear to the driver’s seat bolster, not unexpected given the car’s age. Elsewhere, the seats just show that lovely gentle patina from careful use.

There are back seats, with seat belts, but they are best suited to small children. Better to fold them down and use the space to supplement the rather modest boot for luggage etc.

Door cards and dash all look to have stood the test of time well.

We do note some signs of light surface corrosion close to the door hinges which will doubtless need addressing.

Carpets are in good order and lifting them reveals a floor in fine fettle.

Ergonomics are a tad eccentric. Knobs and switches are not always located in the most obvious places, but you soon become accustomed to the car’s inbuilt foibles. Most importantly, everything works!

We always like to include plenty of pictures of a car’s underside, as this is where hidden nasties often lie. We can detect nothing that worries us in any way. A quick clean up and perhaps a little more underseal wouldn’t go amiss, especially if the car is to be used all year round.

The engine bay is a crowded one and it is awfully hard to get a proper look at the important stuff. This is why a good maintenance history is so important, as it really needs experts with the right equipment to make sure that all is well.

How we love to see lots of paperwork. Caring owners hang on to this stuff as it is always useful when the time comes to sell.

In our pictures section you will be able to inspect a raft of old MoT certificates, which help confirm the Targa’s low mileage. The current certificate is valid until 2nd August.

Invoices are plentiful too and show that much work has been carried out during our seller’s ownership, the aim being to keep the car running as it should.

The gearbox was completely rebuilt nine years ago, and slick shifts are now the order of the day!

Our seller has used Resto Classics in East Sussex for repairs and maintenance, and we can see the car was last serviced by them in 2019, the car being little used since.

Of special interest is the car’s original bill of sale:

• Purchase price: £23,872.37 including Road Tax

• Passenger door mirror £85

• Extended cloth seats £72

• White wheel rims £136

The car was supplied by AFN Ltd in Guildford, Surrey.

The owner drove the car to us from London without any problem, which is worth noting. When we drove the car the battery needed a little 'boost' to start from a small pack which worked worked perfectly.  But this would lead us to suggest that a new battery may be in order in the near future (or simply keep it on trickle-charge in your garage which many would do anyway).

We are expecting this rare Targa 911 to attract a lot of interest. Beautifully presented and showing all the signs of careful maintenance, this powerful Porsche looks set fair for exciting new adventures. And with summer just around the corner and the world beginning to open up once again, what could be nicer than a Porsche 911 Targa in which to enjoy it.

We think the car is likely to sell for between £30,000 and £40,000. Get bidding with haste we say!

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