1984 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Cabriolet

The 3.2 Carrera is revered as the ultimate development of the original 911 that first appeared in 1963. These final cars (before being replaced by the more complicated 964) were the most flexible and usable of Butzi Porsche's original design. Launched in 1984, and reviving the "Carrera' name for the first time since 1977, these were the ultimate 1980's sports cars.

The all-alloy flat-6 engine, which had been fuel injected since 1971, received a final stretch to 3,164cc, giving a torque-rich 231 bhp - enough to propel the lithe and slippery coupé to over 150 mph, with 0-60 mph coming up in 5.6 seconds. All 3.2 Carreras feature galvanised bodies, which together with Porsche's legendary build quality, ensure that these classics are long lasting.

This Cabriolet example is an original, right-hand drive car finished in the classic colour combination of Guards Red with a Black interior featuring sports seats. Showing 73,500 miles the car is in good all round condition commensurate with its age and mileage and has clearly been well used and cared for by its past owners and, although there are some signs of ageing, overall it presents very well indeed.

Accompanying the car is a folder containing the original sales receipt, a Certificate of Authenticity, past MOTs, and invoices for work carried out on the car. Also present is the all-important book pack containing a well-stamped service book.

A true landmark in the 911 timeline, and the first of the truly usable and durable 911s that, as the years and miles go by will just keep going and going, and probably just get even better looking.