1986 Porsche 911 SuperSports Cabriolet

The 3.2 Carrera is revered as the ultimate development of the original 911 that first appeared in 1963, before being replaced by the more complicated 964. These final cars were the most flexible and usable of Butzi Porsche's original design. The all-alloy flat-6 engine, which had been fuel injected since 1971, received a final stretch to 3,164 cc, giving a torquey 231 hp ~ enough to propel the lithe and slippery coupe to over 150 mph, with 0-60 mph coming up in 5.6 seconds.

Cars built from September 1986 onward received the more user-friendly G50 gearbox, but all 3.2 Carreras feature galvanized bodies, which together with Porsche's legendary build quality, ensure that these classics are long lasting.

Supplied by Lancaster Garages in Norwich on the 17th of March 1986, the car was highly optioned with the "M491' option code Super Sport package, which includes the wide body styling of the 930 Turbo, and the stiffer suspension and larger 917-derived brakes also from the Turbo.

Showing 97,370 miles, this car has been fastidiously maintained, which is evident in the extensive service history, boasting 13 main dealer and specialist stamps in the service book.

Having only covered 200 miles since 2012, the car has also had a recent major service and refresh at a cost of over £2,500. This included new oil pipes and oil cooler, new tyres and a brake refurbishment.Prior to this work, the car had previously benefited from a professional respray in its factory colour of Meteor Grey and additionally underwent an overhaul of the gearbox. Presented with the car are invoices detailing this work along with the service history, instruction booklets, past and current MoTs and previous service invoices.

Only a reported 75 right-hand drive 3.2 Carrera SuperSports were built by the factory and, as the last "proper" 911, the car gathers new found appreciation, representing an opportunity to acquire one of the rarest variants of all, the wide-bodied convertibles. This example is presented in excellent all round condition and is ready for its new owner.