1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet: Incredible 11k Orig Miles, 1 Owner, Euro G50 on 2040-cars

Offered for sale is an absolutely striking, 11,331 mile, one owner, entirely original, heavily optioned, European version 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet finished in beautiful yet ever-menacing Black over Black leather. Ordered new from Porsche as a Netherlands-spec car (Option Code C20) by a wealthy North Carolina businessman, he picked up the car from the factory while vacationing in Europe, drove it to Holland and had it exported back to the U.S. through Pon’s Automobielhandel B.V. in Amersfoot. 

Upon receiving the car back in North Carolina, it became one of many in the owner’s significant collection, always garaged and truly treated as a prized weekend driver with very few miles put on it per year. This is documented by the following North Carolina DMV Vehicle Inspection Reports, which are included with the car, along with nearly every annual registration document and the owner’s proof of insurance documents: 

• 1988……………………408 Miles                2003……………………10,334 Miles
• 1993……………………6,000 Miles             2004……………………10,647 Miles
• 1995……………………8,119 Miles             2006……………………10,948 Miles
• 1997……………………8,550 Miles             2007……………………11,053 Miles
• 1998……………………8,651 Miles             2008……………………11,140 Miles
• 2000……………………9,585 Miles             2011……………………11,200 Miles
• 2001……………………9,918 Miles             2013……………………11,318 Miles
• 2002……………………10,207 Miles 

Having held onto the car for nearly 28 years, the original owner’s advanced age finally caused him to begin to thin his collection, and we were fortunate enough to have been able to acquire the car directly from him earlier this summer. 

As one would expect of such a well cared for, original low mileage example, the car is in absolutely stunning condition. The original finish is exceptional and virtually flawless, deep and lustrous and marred only by the odd insignificant rock chip on the hood and front valence. The body is entirely original and straight, free of accidents and retaining factory consistent panel fits and gaps throughout. All of the original glass and rubber is exceptional and the original black canvas top shows virtually no wear, it’s rear plastic window entirely clear. The original Fuchs wheels are also in excellent original condition and are wrapped in Pirelli P6000 tires with plenty of remaining tread. The car’s undercarriage is completely rust-free, original and untouched and the engine block itself still retains much of its factory delivered “Cosmoline” coating, typically burned off on higher mileage cars.

The car’s interior is equally as clean, the Black leather sport seats, original carpets and interior panels showing only nominal wear. The dash is free of cracks or warping and it houses the original European Blaupunkt Toronto radio which still functions beautifully through the car’s original sound system. Both the black canvas boot cover and full tonneau cover are in excellent original condition and according to the options sticker on the inside of the hood and in the owner’s manual, the car left the factory with the following options: 

•             C20…………Netherlands Specification Production Car
•             018…………Sport Steering Wheel with Elevated Hub
•             070…………Tonneau Cover – Cabriolet
•             197…………Higher Amperage Battery
•             330…………Radio Blaupunkt Toronto SQR 46
•             341…………Central Locking System
•             383…………Sport Seat Left
•             387…………Sport Seat Right
•             401…………Light Metal Wheels
•             419…………Rear Luggage Compartment Instead of Rear Seats
•             454…………Automatic Speed Control
•             473…………With Front and Rear Spoilers
•             533…………Alarm System
•             559…………Air Conditioner (with Front & Rear Condensor)
•             567…………Windshield Green Graduated Tint           

The car is also exceptionally tight and strong mechanically. The bulletproof 3.2L engine fires up without any smoke or hesitation, pulling strongly and smoothly through each of the desirable G50 transmission’s gears. Compression is excellent, as is oil pressure, and it’s easy to understand why this era of 911s is one of the most desirable: it beautifully melds efficiency, reliability and everyday ride quality with a truly visceral, vintage driving feel that is sure to provide anyone behind the wheel a wonderfully grin-inducing experience. 

As mentioned above, the car is extremely well documented with North Carolina registration documents, annual vehicle inspection documents and annual insurance documents. The car also comes with its original owner’s manual, service manual, service center booklet, Blaupunkt radio manual and warranty information, the original booklet and manual cover, ALL of the original keys, the original touch up paint tube (never used), both the original full tonneau cover and boot cover (and their pouches), the original space-saver spare tire (never used), the original air compressor with instructions (never used), the original Porsche tire pressure gauge and case (never used), the original plastic tire changing mits (still in their plastic cover), the original plastic bag that houses the three above items, and even an original matchbook supplied by the factory (also never used) when the owner picked up the car. That said, we do want to stress that the car was never smoked in. Lastly, the car also retains its original Netherlands license plate from the owner's original vacation to take delivery of the car.

Whether the seasoned Porsche collector or just a weekend enthusiast, you’re no doubt aware of the nearly meteoric appreciation that the desirable models have experienced over the last few years. 3.2L Carreras are certainly one of those models, and there is likely no better original example available outside of the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. If you’re in the market for a truly investment grade, collector quality 911 Carrera, this incredible example certainly deserves your consideration.

Please Note: eBay will not accept the car's European VIN. The correct VIN is WP0ZZZ91ZHS150083 and the car also comes with any entirely clean Carfax report. We also have TWENTY (20) ADDITIONAL PICTURES documenting this car's incredible original condition. Please contact us directly to obtain a link to an online photo album.

We want this car to go to great home and would be happy to answer any questions, so please feel free to email us or call us at 805-202-4557. You can also visit us online at GoodmanReed.

Goodman Reed Motorcars 

We’ve always had an appreciation for classic European cars and over the years have created an eclectic personal collection. We only buy cars that we’d personally be interested in owning and generally only sell them to make room for other acquisitions. That time has come for this Porsche (if the price is right, of course – this isn’t a fire sale). We try to give accurate descriptions of the cars we’re selling, but we’re enthusiasts, not experts, and we encourage and are happy to help facilitate personal or professional inspections. But please do so before bidding, as the alternative harms our ability to make sales to other interested parties who have done their proper due diligence before bidding. 

For U.S. buyers a 10% non-refundable deposit is required within 3 days of the auction’s end, the balance to be paid within 7 days of the auction’s end. Foreign buyers must pay in full within 7 business days of the auction’s end. Buyer is responsible for shipping, however we’d be more that happy to help with recommendations and arrangements. The car is listed locally and we reserve the right to end the auction at any time should it sell prior to auction’s end. Thanks for your interest.