1986 PORSCHE 911

In the mid-1980s, many buyers loved the look of the 930 Turbo but were wary of its ferocious, all-at-once boost, which earned it the ''widowmaker'' nickname. Porsche's answer was the Carrera 3.2 Supersport. It took the Turbo's dramatic flared arches, tea-tray rear wing, 930 brakes and Turbo-derived suspension, and paired them with the sweet, naturally aspirated 3.2-litre flat-six and a five-speed manual gearbox. The result was the Turbo look without the Turbo's temperament. Supersport equipment added thousands of pounds to a Carrera's price in the UK, so relatively few were built, and the Cabriolet was the rarest body style of all.

The Carrera 3.2 is widely regarded as one of the finest classic 911s. Classic & Sports Car described it as ''the supercar you can use and afford.'' Its air-cooled engine is celebrated for its deep, mechanical soundtrack and linear pull. The unassisted steering is full of feel, and the Turbo-derived chassis gives the Supersport a planted, confidence-inspiring stance.

This 1986 example has covered just 50,580 miles and is exceptionally original. It retains its original body panels, original paintwork and original interior, which matters enormously to serious buyers who increasingly seek out unrestored cars.

The car is finished in black with a matching black hood. The deep front spoiler, tea-tray rear wing and widened Turbo haunches give it real presence, and the black-centred Fuchs wheels with polished rims complete the look. Inside, the cream leather cabin contrasts beautifully with the black coachwork. The sports seats have perforated centres and black piping, with matching door inserts and rear seats, a black dashboard and black carpets. The four-spoke Porsche steering wheel, classic five-dial instrument cluster and period Blaupunkt radio cassette complete an interior that has been preserved rather than restored.

A major service has recently been completed by AHD, a dedicated Porsche specialist.

Forty years after leaving Stuttgart, this Supersport Cabriolet offers low mileage, outstanding originality and recent specialist care. It's the iconic 1980s Turbo look combined with the classic air-cooled 911 experience, in its most desirable open-top form.