EXCELLENT MINT PORSCHE 911 CARRERA CABRIOLET - RARE WHITE ON WHITE PACKAGE

Not a day goes by that I don’t get compliments on this very rare 1989 911 Carrera Cabriolet!It’s a HEAD TURNING KNOCKOUT and RARE AND COLLECTIBLE – A GREAT INVESTMENT CAR.

Moreover, it is one of an estimated approximately 100 911 Carrera Cabriolets with the dazzling “White on White” special order package where factory painted Grand Prix White 16 inch Fuchs wheels were matched with a Grand Prix White body. The interior and top are dark blue. Sunset Porsche’s Pre-owned Manager generously gave me approval to quote him after he said to me, “In my decades of selling Porsches in Los Angeles, Monterrey and now Portland, I believe I’ve only seen one example of this beautiful stand-apart combination.”

One of the fastest mass-produced automobiles of its day, 1989 was the last year an air-cooled Porsche left the Stuttgart production facility in Germany proudly displaying the iconic 911 badge of honor. This is why if it is carefully preserved as it is today, it will continue to escalate in value.

The body is in near-showroom condition. The navy blue convertible top and rear window are excellent, replaced with the highest quality German canvas just over six thousand miles ago. The windshield and surrounding rubber moulding is new, as are the Kumho Performance tires.

I have been the owner since 1997. This beauty has been meticulously cared for as the substantial records attest ( Upwards of $15,000). It has lived its pampered life since 1997 in a climate controlled garage. It has never been raced.

The interior is likewise excellent. All original, including the original Blaupunkt Reno Radio and cassette, much improved with five top of the line speakers. The original leather seats have been resurfaced and the leather steering wheel wrap has been replaced and resewed. The dash shows no cracking. The carpet and all other elements of the cockpit, doors and elsewhere are beautiful.

Mechanically, the car drives exactly as it did, in every respect, when I purchased it with 23,000 miles on the odometer. A joy to behold.It registers perfect oil pressure at all the key RPM markers. Moreover, the exhaustive 36 point 30,000 mile inspection and service was performed just six thousand miles ago, and the results of the State emissions testing less than one hundred miles ago are also available.

Though the 911 Carrera series ran from 1984 to 1989, only the 1987, 1988 and 1989 models were produced with the coveted G-50 transmission, which represented a giant technological and performance leap forward, producing smoother and more rapid shifting. But there were other advancements and improvements for the 1989 model. which came equipped with larger wheels and a more rigid anti-roll bar for vastly improved handling. No question, the 1989 was both the best and the last of the highly evolved and perfected Porsche 911 Carreras with a 3.2 engine commonly referred to as “bulletproof” (if properly maintained).

Equipped with a Billy Boat high flow stainless steel exhaust renowned for the beautiful note it emits on this particular Porsche model, purring melodiously while idling or cruising, only to emit an unforgettable, respect-commanding growl when unleashed for attack. Between the “B and B” exhaust and the performance enhancement computer chip, there is an approximate ten percent increase in horsepower and torque. (The original chip comes with the car.)

But the highly unique quality the 911 G-50 Carrera has always been known for and which makes it such a desirable collector car today, is that is crossed a threshold into an exotic yet civilized machine. That special appeal was due not only to the G-50 transmission but also to the introduction of creature comforts we all take for granted today like power seats and windows, a better ride and more.

If you have a serious inquiry, please call (preferably) or text at 503-705-3278.

For a great article describing why this is a “Supercar” that both Superman and Clark Kent will love, I invite you to read the following:

https://www.classicandsportscar.com/news/csc-features/the-affordable-supercar-porsche-911-32-carrera

I will also include a windscreen,the original Colgan Bra and two very high tread Michelin X-ICE front tires.

RECENT WORK PERFORMED, EQUIPMENT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

WORK PERFORMED WITHIN THE LAST YEAR

New Brake Pads. Calipers cleaned and lubricated

Four Kumho Ultra-High Performance All Season Radials

New OEM Windshield and Moulding

New AC Compressor, Fan and Motor

New interior dome and defrost lights

New High Beam/Turn signal switch assembly

New Battery

New Leather Steering wheel wrap and stitch

Resurface and recondition driver and passenger seats

New front headlight lenses

MAJOR WORK PERFORMED WITHIN LAST SIX YEARS AND SIX THOUSAND MILES

New German Canvas OEM convertible top

30,000 Mile Service

Interior

Driver seat power adjustments, Front air conditioning, Front seat type: bucket gauge,: Passenger seat power adjustments, Power door locks, Power windows, Wheel trim: leather, Tinted glass, Upholstery Leather, Anti theft system, Cruise Control, Blaupunckt Reno original cassette AM-FM

Exterior

Front fog lights, Electrically controlled side mirrors, Fuchs factory painted 16in. Alloy wheels

EVOLUTION OF THE 911 3.2 CARRERA

1984: New 3.2-litre engine with Motronic injection. Brake pedal pressure limiter helps reduce front wheel lock-up under heavy braking

1985: Improved oil cooling for flat-six engine, plus heated screen washers and electrically adjustable front seats

1986: Better cabin ventilation/heating, shorter-shift gearbox, and sports seats available as an option

1987: New five-speed G50 replaces G15 gearbox, anti-corrosion warranty extended to 10 years, plus more standard equipment

1988: 15-inch Fuchs alloys become standard, replacing previous ‘telephone dial’ wheels. Improved spec too

1989: Fuchs alloys increased to 16-inch, stiffer anti-roll bar fitted

1989 911 Carrera Cabriolet Specifications

ENGINE TYPEFlat 6

INDUCTIONNormally-aspirated

COOLINGAir/oil-cooled

VALVETRAINSingle overhead camshaft

INJECTIONPort injection

BORE X STROKE3.74 in/95 mm x 2.93 in/74.4 mm

DISPLACEMENT193.00 cu-in/3,164 cc

HORSEPOWER217 @ 5900 rpm

TORQUE195 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm

MAX RPM6560

COMPRESSION RATIO9.5:1

transmission

Transmission, G-50 5 speed

chassis

TYPERear-engined, rear-wheel drive

CURB WEIGHT2,866 lbs.

HEIGHT51.97 in/1,320 mm

GROUND CLEARANCE4.72 in/120 mm

LENGTH168.94 in/4,291 mm

WHEELBASE89.45 in/2,272 mm

WIDTH64.96 in/1,650 mm

TRACK FRONT55.04 in/1,398 mm

TRACK REAR55.31 in/1,405 mm

DRAG COEFFICIENTN/A

WHEEL SIZE FRONT16 x 6

WHEEL SIZE REAR16 x 8

TIRE SIZE FRONT205/55ZR-16

TIRE SIZE REAR225/50ZR-16

brakes

CALIPER FRONTFixed 2-piston/CALIPER REARFixed 2-piston

DISC TYPE FRONTVentilated discs

DISC TYPE REARVentilated discs

DISC SIZE FRONT11.12 in/282.5 mm x .94 in/24 mm

DISC SIZE REAR11.42 in/290 mm x .94 in/24 mm

performance

TOP SPEED152 mph

fuel

MPG CITY16

MPG HIGHWAY22

MPG COMBINED19

FUEL TANK CAPACITY22.5 U.S. gallons

REQUIRED OCTANEPremium unleaded (91+)