1987 PORSCHE 911

An exceptionally well-specified Porsche 911 Carrera 3. 2 Super Sport Cabriolet, presented in its original factory Nougat metallic paintwork and retaining its matching-numbers identity.

The M491 Super Sport occupies a distinctive place in the history of the air-cooled 911, combining the naturally aspirated 3. 2-litre Carrera engine with the wider bodywork, suspension and braking system of the contemporary 930 Turbo. This example is further distinguished by its G50 five-speed manual gearbox and original factory hardtop.

The combination of specification, colour and factory equipment makes this a particularly unusual example of the 3. 2 Carrera.

Factory Specification

Original Nougat Metallic and Factory Hardtop

The car retains its original Nougat metallic finish, an individual and period-correct colour that complements the wide-body styling particularly well.

The original factory hardtop is a particularly notable feature. With the hardtop fitted, the car takes on an entirely different character, offering the appearance and profile of a fixed-roof coupé while retaining the option of open-top motoring. In that sense, it offers two distinct experiences in one car.

The transformation is subtle enough that, to the untrained eye, its Cabriolet origins may not be immediately apparent with the hardtop in place. It is an appealing detail that the discerning Porsche enthusiast will particularly appreciate.

Genuine factory-hardtop examples are understood to be exceptionally scarce. Combined with the M491 Super Sport specification, original Nougat metallic finish and G50 gearbox, this makes for a particularly individual configuration.

History and Provenance

The car was originally supplied through Roger Clark’s Porsche dealership in Leicester.

The retained documentation includes the original Porsche book pack, a Porsche-stamped service book, the factory tool kit, historic tax discs dating from 1988 and MOT records. These items provide useful evidence of the car’s period history and continued road use.

The matching-numbers identity, original factory colour, M491 specification and retained documentation are all important features of the car.

The Carrera 3. 2 Super Sport

With approximately 230 bhp from its 3. 2-litre naturally aspirated flat-six, the Carrera offers the traditional air-cooled 911 driving experience, complemented by the G50 transmission and Turbo-derived chassis specification of the M491.

The result is a compelling combination of mechanical character, distinctive styling and driving enjoyment, representing one of the final chapters of the traditional impact-bumper 911.

Summary

A Porsche 911 Carrera 3. 2 Super Sport Cabriolet with a distinctive combination of original Nougat metallic paintwork, matching numbers, G50 transmission and factory hardtop.

The appeal lies in the details: its unusual factory specification, original colour, matching-numbers identity and the versatility of the genuine hardtop. It is a car for the enthusiast who values the finer points of Porsche specification and provenance.

Viewing and Enquiries

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