1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet

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.

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Year: 1984
Model: 911 Carrera Cabriolet
Engine: 3.2 liter flat-6
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 135,441 km (84,159 mi)
Price: €62,500 (~ $71,135)

One in October 1984 in Meerbusch – Germany newly delivered 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet which was exported after delivery to Houston Texas. European / German version with 231hp engine. Magnificent condition of the body, without damage and still provided fabric wax. Rare color setting, Platinum Metallic with a complete “Burgund” colored leather interior.

Well documented, conclusive mileage- and maintenance history proven by the presence of the original service book, numerous maintenance invoices and inspection reports. Lacquer paint due to previously performed work on the outside renewed based on bare metal parts (detailed photo documented), superb condition of the leather and carpets, undamaged convertible roof. Presenning, tool set, air compressor are ex factory, proven by stickers. Fully featured with leather interior, sports seats, air conditioning, cruise control, 7j and 8jX15 Fuchs rims. Damage free Cabriolet in elegant color combination, with demonstrable history, Porsche certificate, “Matching Numbers”.

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Generally speaking, I really like this Cabriolet. It has a nice elegance about it, but also comes in an interesting interior color. That said, unless the market for a 3.2 Carrera is much different in Europe then I’m not sure this one will have much chance at meeting this price. It’s certainly a very nice example that appears to be well documented in a nice set of colors with some nice options, but at more than $70K that’s asking a heck of a lot for a non-G50-equipped Carrera Cabriolet. We read a lot about the relative merits of European 911s versus those imported into the US so for US buyers there may be extra allure here, but even so I think we’re still going to need this price to come down a bit.

-Rob