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We’ll step back from the dizzying heights of the Carrera RS to have a look at a more standard Carrera. That shared name is important as it helps link the performance pedigree of each model, even if each truly represents rather different performance standards. While the Carrera RS resurrected the Carrera name, that name would quickly disappear once again, found only on the limited production Carrera 2.7 and 3.0, which shared a similar ethos to the original RS. For the base 911 we were back to the 911 and 911S, both of which suffered from emissions restrictions. It would not be until 1984 that we would see the Carrera name once again, and this time Porsche had no intention of utilizing it for a single special model and then retiring it. The Carrera would be the standard moniker as it has remained to this day. About the car here: this is a Platinum Metallic 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet with Burgundy leather interior and just under 85K miles on it. This would be the first year of the 3.2 Carrera Cabriolet and only the second year of 911 Cabriolet production in general. For those looking for an early 911 Cabriolet there aren’t very many earlier than the 3.2 Carrera.
The gorgeous Velvet Red 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet we featured last month remains up for sale. Pricing remains the same at $59,500 so all of that beauty won’t come cheaply, but for fans of the Cabriolet and classic 911 design this final year model of the 3.2 Carrera should make for a very promising addition to any stable.
The below post originally appeared on our site February 27, 2016:
Complain about not finding enough interesting 911 Coupes and suddenly you start finding a few interesting 911 Coupes. Funny how that works. This particular Coupe won’t be of interest to those hoping for originality or something to add to a collection, but it is nonetheless an interesting option that should provide excellent possibilities for driving on both road and track. It is primarily the execution and attention to detail that I find most striking about this example. The exterior also presents quite well, something that is not always the case with track cars. A 911 like this takes us back to the model’s roots and serves as a reminder that while Porsche has become very much a luxury brand and the 911 itself remains one of the best luxury sports coupes on the market, much of the marque’s history lies in racing and it is always nice to see well executed examples from caring owners. Here we have a Granite Green Metallic 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe, located in British Columbia, with around 118K kilometers on it (~73,300 miles).
I have been enjoying my jaunt through the world of classic 911s looking at examples of the 911SC and 3.2 Carrera. We’ve seen a few nice, and reasonably priced, Targas, a couple very nice Coupes, and a very pretty Carrera Cabriolet. That last model will take our focus in this post as we look at examples from both the beginning and end of the 3.2 Carrera’s model run. 1983, the last year of 911SC production, was the first year Porsche produced a 911 Cabriolet and since there was only one year for those models, it is to the 3.2 Carrera that we typically must turn when looking for the combination of a fully-open cockpit with that classic 911 design. I wouldn’t classify the two we see here as especially rare colors since each is more a subtle variant of a common color, but the color combinations are not ones that we come across very frequently. Those combinations definitely bring with them an extra level of scarcity with these. We will begin with the example from the first year of 3.2 Carrera production, a Slate Blue Metallic 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet located in California with Grey Beige leather interior and 48,133 miles on it.
In my continued efforts to keep an eye on the market for the 3.2 Carrera I present another low-mileage example that appears in exceptional condition. But, if I’m totally truthful, this one is more than that for me and my choice of it to feature isn’t just because it’s a potentially high-dollar Carrera. The 911 we see here is a Black 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe, located in Los Angeles, with Tan interior and 22,900 miles on it. It is outfitted pretty much exactly as I would have chosen. Black and Tan isn’t necessarily an exciting combination and both the black exterior and tan interior will have their detractors. But it’s my favorite combination for a car I plan to spend time driving. There are more exciting colors I’d love to have in the garage, but those are to look at. Add in the black Fuchs, sport seats, and the whale tail (with complementary front spoiler) and this is precisely what I would be looking for in a Carrera Coupe. As we’ll discuss below it’s priced well above what I’d desire from a 911 I wanted to drive, but in all other regards I absolutely love it!
