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- Silverstone Auctions RAF Museum London Season Opener 2022
- 1985 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Targa
1985 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Targa
Lot Number: 614
1985 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Targa
Imported from the US with 20,000 miles indicated and still sitting on its original (1985) tyres.
- Sold for: £61,875
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 6th March, 2022 at 2.00pm GMT at RAF Museum London
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BODY COLOUR
Red -
DRIVE
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REG NUMBER
B323 PJC -
ODOMETER READING
20000 Miles
SUMMARY
Imported from the US with 20,000 miles indicated and still sitting on its original (1985) tyres.
DESCRIPTION
- Imported in 2020 from America finished in Guards Red and with c20,000 miles indicated
- Still rolling on its original factory Fuchs alloys with original dated tyres and wheel weights
- UK registered and totally recommissioned by Greatworth Classics (£5,000)
- Upgraded to European specification giving a fresher, sharper look
- Receipts for all the work completed, copy of the original US Title and the NOVA Certificate
- The current indicated mileage is 20,731
- Recent total inspection by John Glenn, Independent Porsche Engineers, copy in the file
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 1980s 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 231bhp - enough to propel the lithe and slippery model 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.
Finished in Guards Red with a beautiful black leather interior, B323 PJC was imported from a dry state in the US during 2020 with an incredible 20,000 miles indicated and still sporting its original factory-spec tyres with visible and readable factory wheel weights. It was UK registered with the help of its accompanying NOVA Certificate and then duly gone through including transferring the spec from American to European in terms of bumpers, lights etc. giving it a far cleaner appearance.
Greatworth Classics were the company that went through the car preparing it for the road including refreshing the whole braking system and totally recommissioning the car with a spend of just over £5,000. It was MOTd with a different set of wheels and tyres, as the car could not be driven on 35-year old rubber, however, it now sits back on those venerable wheels and tyres aiming to keep it as original as possible. There are receipts for all the work completed by Greatworth Classics and also a copy of the original US Title along with the NOVA Certificate confirming that all taxes were paid upon arrival. The current indicated mileage is 20,731 and recently the car had a total inspection by John Glenn, Independent Porsche Engineers, a copy of which is in the file. This cracking 911 Targa drives exactly as a 20,000-mile car should and still feels tight with a decent turn of speed.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 614
- Make
- PORSCHE
- Model
- 911 TARGA
- Registration Number
- B323 PJC
- Chassis Number
- WP0EB0915FS160156
- Engine Number
- 64F00353
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Red
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Simon Langsdale
- Car Specialist
- simon@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Simon.
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