The ultimate and arguably most desirable G-Series 911 is, then, a late G50 equipped Carrera 3.2 and preferably in Guards Red. Which is handy, because that’s what we’ve got here.
SIMPLY RED
The definitive 80s Porsche colour? Without a doubt, hugely popular with us Brits and the poster car for a generation.
This particular Carrera 3.2 was delivered on Jan 1, 1988, which for its first owner, must have been a pretty good way to see in the New Year. Indeed, Porsche Centre Wilmslow must have opened especially.
Guards Red and with a black leather interior, it really is the classic Carrera spec. And the G50 gearbox. Some will argue for the earlier Type 915 ‘box as the authentic 911 experience, but the G50 was long overdue, when it arrived in 1987.
And like most UK Carrera 3.2s, this one is in Sports spec. That is to say 16in Fuchs wheels, front and rear spoilers and Bilstein dampers. Anything else on the options tick list? Not a lot, really save for sun roof and rear window wiper. Keep it simple we say.
So what more could you wish for? Well, rightly or wrongly, mileage is something to consider for many and it’s difficult to quibble, that lower is better from a sales point of view. With that in mind, the 42,000-miles that this Carrera 3.2 has amassed, is going to be nothing less than desirable for any prospective buyer.
Talking of which, this is a 911 that we have sold before and we’re obviously happy to have it back. It has been in storage for the last few years and as such is going to need a certain amount of recommissioning before we are happy to let it out. That work will be inclusive in the price.
Prior to this, the original service book has been reassuringly and regularly autographed, with a mix of Porsche Centre and Porsche specialist stamps. Most recently by, well known to us, Autostrasse and here at Paul Stephens too.
Fundamentally the mechanical and structural condition of this Carrera 3.2 is commensurate with its low mileage. Having required typically routine maintenance over its 34-years, it has plenty left in the tank. Similarly the interior is in excellent shape.
IN SUMMARY
The most popular of the G-Series 911s and for good reason. It offers the full 911 experience, plus the benefit of 14-years of development, not to mention a very tangible link to the classic pre-74 911s. This example has a lot going for it, not least its low-mileage and desirable UK spec. All it needs is a new owner. Over to you…