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1 owner - California car since new - 64,453 original miles
Immaculate service record - maintenance records since new
Highly optioned, including limited slip differential and 8-way
electric seats
Rare Granite Green Metallic paint color - first introduced in
1987
Original 3.2-liter air-cooled engine and G50 5-speed manual
transmission
Includes books, service records, jack, spare wheel and tire
The birth of the "G Series" 911, which was produced from 1974 until
1989, was the next evolution of the 911 and proved to be an
incredible foundation to work with. With the G series introducing
some worldwide classics like the Carrera, which shared the
legendary Carrera RS engine, or the 930, the first turbocharged 911
street car, there was a little bit of everything for everyone.
Highly capable on the street and track and equally comfortable on
long drives, the G series 911 has proved time and time again that
evolution is sometimes a good thing.
1984 marked the rebirth of the 3.2 Carrera name, having last been
used by Porsche in 1977. Numerous upgrades were applied to the
beloved 911 platform that made it even better to drive than before.
A larger 3.2-liter engine, larger brakes, upgraded fuel and
injection system components. Later models (like this 1987 car)
received the upgraded G50 5-speed transmission, increased power to
217hp, and a number of interior enhancements.
A long-time enthusiast of Porsches, this car's first and only owner
had a special place in his heart for the air-cooled 911s. During
his residency at Stanford Medical in Palo Alto, California he drove
his Porsche 911T everywhere he needed to be. From 1976 until 1984
he owned that car, sadly having to sell it to help fund his new
medical practice. After his medical practice was up and running and
thriving, he decided that it was time to get back into a Porsche.
He purchased his car new on October 1st, 1987. It was spec'd with a
Cassette/radio Blaupunkt Reno SQR 46, limited slip differential,
power locks, 16" Fuchs forged alloy wheels, 8-way electric seats
for driver and passenger, cruise control, sport suspension, and a
sunroof.
He took exceptional care of his car throughout his entire
ownership, ensuring that the car was driven but also impeccably
serviced. He recalled taking the car driving up the winding roads
of the California coastal mountains, enjoying long drives after a
long week at his office. Using the car for daily duty for some
weeks driving to his office and then switching to just a weekend
car, the 911's current condition reflects the owner's undying love
for the car. The granite green metallic paintwork is in fantastic
condition, as is the green leather interior. Through the
comprehensive servicing that has been performed on his car it
drives like a 911 with a quarter of the miles, instilling a sense
of trust and a complete lack of worry through the corners.
After 32 years of owning the car, he decided that he wasn't able to
enjoy the car the way it was intended after his 71st birthday. When
he thought about selling the car, he only had one person he could
trust: Bruce Canepa. The owner and his wife both knew Bruce for
over 30 years, and wanted to make sure the 911 found a good home
where it would be appreciated and loved, just as it had been for
the past 32 years with them.
When the car arrived at Canepa, it was a welcome sight. Having been
serviced at Canepa multiple times over the years, the 1-owner 911
had no surprises. Maintained and loved, it presents like a car with
a quarter the miles. It was immediately put into Canepa's system to
receive the full "Canepa Difference" process.
Upon arrival at Canepa, each and every collector car for sale is
put through an extensive and diligent process called the "Canepa
Difference." This includes a major and comprehensive mechanical
inspection where all systems are checked and serviced as necessary.
They also receive an award-winning concours-level detailing, a
thorough cleaning of each and every surface that ensures that every
car is a sight to behold. Finishing off with a foam-pad-only polish
to enhance the paint finish, each and every car is a perfect
example and a personification of Bruce Canepa's impeccable
attention to detail.
Finding a Porsche 911 with only 1 owner is an increasingly rare
anomaly to find in the collector market. Cars move through
different hands, some more caring and thoughtful than others. With
a car that was kept by a single person for more than 3 decades, it
takes something special about that person to want to keep the car
in their collection, a sign that they truly enjoyed the car.
Complete with its books, service documents, jack, and spare wheel
and tire, this Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera is ready for its next owner
to enjoy the complex personality of an air-cooled Porsche 911. A
car that keeps on giving the more time you spend with it, this
well-loved 911 will bring driving joy for years to come.
