1989 Porsche

Unlike many “recreations”, this is not a 1 or 2 year project produced with a view to resale. In contrast to that, I have owned this car for nearly 16 years slowly evolving it to what it is now. So, everything has been done on my watch, at my expense and by my design. Sometimes by my own hand. If you fancy a walk down internet lane, you can trace much of the car’s history on impactbumpers where I have posted under my own name for many years. And what you can’t find there, I have documented in a comprehensive history file.

Based on a 1989 3.2 Carrera I have taken everything I know about 911s and used that to develop what I think is a fantastic, sports purpose, LW 911 with much of the character of Porsche's own RS cars. Initially focussed on track days, but more recently focussed on European road trips, this is one of the most developed G-series 911s you will find anywhere. Period.

For disclosure, I need to start with pointing out that the car is a Cat D, Condition Inspected. The accident dates back nearly 20 years ago and like many cars of that era, a small accident plus low values conspired to create an insurance right off. I had the car stripped and jigged immediately after purchase, and then condition inspected. It’s now straight and has had a full body resto since then. Cutting to the chase -

- A rust free car subject to a full body restoration when converted to wide body approx 7 years ago. Bills for over £4k with 911 Bodyshop in 2001 and over £5k with APM Autos in 2010 plus all the conversion body parts.

- The rear flares are steel 930 and most everything else is plastic for light weight.

- The sunroof was deleted and the fuel tank is centre fill under the bonnet.

- Bumpers are 3.0 RS/IROC pattern and the rear tail is full size IROC shape

- Headlights were new during the rebuild and the wiring is all through a modern blade fuse style board greatly enhancing reliability.

- Being an 89 car, the gearbox is G50 meaning a 240mm hydraulic clutch, modern shift feel and a largely fail safe shift action.

- The clutch is a spring centred 930S clutch, the pressure plate is light aluminium and the diff is a Powerhaus II assymetric plate type LSD – like a 993RS diff but with clutch plates 30% bigger than Porsche Motorsport diffs.

- Gearbox mounts are poly as are engine mounts. The shift action is precise and falls naturally to hand with a slightly extended shifter.

- A rebuilt engine (by Steve Winter at JAZ in 2005 - part of about 15 years of JAZ history plus numerous other receipts from JZM, Autofarm and Charles Ivey) retaining standard 3.2 pistons and cylinders but running 993 Supercup cams breathing through a 964 plastic intake and a Turbo Thomas custom exhaust.

- Built for 7000+rpm but limited to 7000rpm making 283hp/337NM via Wayne Schofield tuning.

- Lots of other good bits in the engine build sheet - JAZ bill for over £4500, plus another $3000 in parts bills back in 2005 prices.

- Not a normal lazy 3.2, but an engine inspired by the MFI RS engines, one that loves to rev and has throttle response that CIS and Motronic 911 engines dream of.

- With a kerb weight under 1050kg, the power to weight ratio is more early GT3 than 3.2 Carrera.

- Carefully and thoughtfully upgraded suspension. Torsion bars are 22/29mm Sander Engineering hollow bars and the rear anti roll bar is an adjustable 22mm bar.

- Dampers are custom valved Bilsteins to Steve Winter’s recipe. Bushings are Neatrix rear and polybronze front with offset, monoball top mounts to remove stiction and add precision.

- Brakes are 964 front calipers over 944 Turbo discs and C12 rear calipers over 3.2 discs.

- Wheels are 8/9x16 Fuchs with spacers/adapters and good Bridgestone tyres.

- Inside, you will find a mix of lightweight and just enough comfort. Recaro Pole Positions with custom leather covers and alcantara cushions provide the comfort and lightweight sound deadening, closed cell foam and OE carpets keep just enough noise at bay.

- The cage is an FIA spec OMP 6 point with welded in mounts.

- The steering wheel is a 996 Cup Car item and the doorcards are 964RS style with alcantara covers.

- Heat is 3-season with small heat exchangers providing enough to clear the screen and take the chill off. Six-point harnesses and a fire extinguisher complete the mix.

- The graphics and white stripes are all vinyl and are a Magnus Walker design with his blessing.

The honest truth is that not much of this car hasn’t been tested and replaced. The fuel pump quit in the Swiss Alps on one trip and is now a Bosch motorsport 044 pump. The steering rack was replaced at one point. The list goes on and is extensive. But what this car is really about, is a platform developed and optimised for great road trips. Over the last few years, I have been as far as Slovenia, though the Alps twice, the Route Napolean and through the Pyrenees. Track days at Spa, Le Mans and the Ring plus the usual UK tracks are all notches in the belt. I have tested most everything you can test and the car stands ready for it’s next big trip. Ready to create new memories with someone else.

At times, it has felt like I have poured my heart and soul into this car and when the roads and the company are just right, the highs I have experienced are about as much as anyone can hope for in a car. I cannot emphasis just what an amazing package this car is. The handling balance is just perfect, the diff gives amazing drive and the engine sings its little heart out time and again as it reaches for the rev limiter.

I am not selling a concours car or a replica of anything, but I am selling a car that you will build memories with. If you want a car that lets you joins Euro R-Gruppe events, the Bergmeister or my own "Porsche Peleton" trips then this is it. I have rambled on in my description, but I have 16+years of story to tell. I know I have left out a load of stuff, but if my 3.2 sounds like you, then lets talk. Far be it for me to suggest what a new owner may use this car for, but if they want to join in new Euro adventures, then I sincerely hope that is something that can be arranged.

The car comes with a May 2017 MOT and May 2017 service from JAZ. I am happy to deliver the car to JAZ in St Albans for Inspections. It has also just benefitted from a repainted front bumper.

Looking to move on to 2 new projects, so priced to sell!