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1985 Porsche 911 Carrera
VIN: WP0AB0914FS120746
<font size = "4">One owner since new - 24,629 original
miles!
San Francisco Bay Area California car since new
Extensive documentation and service records since new
Black over full black leather interior
Highly optioned custom-ordered Carrera
<font size = "4">Includes copy of window sticker, books,
tools, spare wheel/tire
3.2-liter naturally aspirated flat six engine - 207hp, 192 lb-ft of
torque
5-speed manual transmission
<font size = "4">Porsche Factory front spoiler
Porsche Factory Fuchs 7x16 front and 8x16 rear wheels
Lowered and aligned to Porsche factory Euro specifications
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. With the G series reintroducing worldwide
classics like the Carrera, which shared the legendary Carrera RS
engine, or the 930, the first turbocharged 911 streetcar, there was
a bit of everything for everyone. Highly capable as a performance
car and equally comfortable on long drives, the G series 911 has
proved 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 and more powerful 3.2-liter air cooled engine, larger
brakes, and upgraded fuel and injection system components to name a
few. Standard options were also upgraded, which included air
conditioning, 5-speed manual transmissions, four-wheel independent
suspension, fully integrated electronic ignition and fuel
injection, and others.
This 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera found itself living in the golden
sunlight of California for its entire life, first sold by Niello
Porsche + Audi of Concord, California and was spec'd very heavily
for its time. According to the copy of the window sticker and
Niello sticker price sheet, the 911 was ordered in black with a
full black leather interior, including a steering wheel with a
raised hub, Monterey digital cassette radio, limited slip
differential, power door locks, 16" Fuchs forged alloy wheels,
power driver's seat, cruise control, sport shock absorbers, and an
electric sunroof. While the starting MSRP of the 911 Carrera began
at $31,950, the final total after options was $41,484, or almost
33% of the base MSRP in options.
While some owners might not keep some documents over time or maybe
misplace a few, the first and only owner of this Carrera was not
that. Neal Dawson, a Xerox employee living in the San Francisco Bay
Area in Walnut Creek, California, proved to be a detailed and
methodical owner. A large collection of original sales
documentation accompanies the 911 Carrera, along with service
records since new, including fuel receipts. The original sales
contract, dated August 19th, 1985, shows that Neal Dawson was a
shrewd negotiator, with a discount of $2,737.79 given to him for a
total out the door price of his brand new 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera
for $42,400.01, and paid for an additional 5-year maintenance
contract. With original loan documentation from the Xerox Federal
Credit Union showing Neal took out a $30,000 loan for the car, he
also borrowed $12,400 from his parents, Carl and Bonnie Dawson,
according to a personal loan note.
Neal kept a considerable amount of details and documents on his
prized 911 during his ownership, spanning an incredible 39 years.
Notes included a hand-written log of fuel used with receipts,
dealer brochures and correspondence, and service records outlining
his attention to detail with his black over black 911. In the first
8 years Neal logged 13,109 miles on the odometer, then in the next
17 years approximately 9,400 miles, and in the last 15 years just
over 2,000 miles. He drove the car sparingly, driving it on special
occasions and kept it in his garage when not being used, which is
extremely evident from the original black leather interior and all
original factory black paint and bodywork.
With Neal retiring from Xerox in 2006, the 911 saw limited but
thoughtful use, with Neal still driving the car occasionally and
making sure that it was serviced. A 911 in such excellent original
condition as this is completely in part to the owner, and Neal did
not take any half measures in ensuring his pride and joy was
properly cared for. The temperate California weather in the Bay
Area also helped, ensuring that the car overall wasn't exposed to
extreme climates. After 39 years of continuous ownership, Neal
decided that it was time for his 911 to find a new caretaker that
would appreciate his car as much as he did.
Upon arriving at Canepa, the 1985 911 Carrera was thoroughly
inspected as part of the "Canepa Difference" process, ensuring that
all mechanical systems are sound and that all cosmetic surfaces are
addressed and detailed to the highest level. The care and
meticulous nature of Neal plainly showed in the condition of the
911, from the all original leather interior to the all factory
original black paint, and how the fit and finish doesn't describe a
40 year old car but a much younger one. Regardless, the car was
placed into Canepa's system and the work began. The 911's underside
was completely cleaned by hand to a concours level, from top to
bottom, ensuring that all surfaces were as clean as when the car
was delivered, revealing the factory finishes were in like-new
condition. Canepa refinished the heat exchangers, common items for
any car that has seen driving miles over its lifetime. After being
lowered back onto the ground, a multi-step foam pad polishing was
performed by Canepa's automotive artisans to carefully enhance the
Porsche's 100% original black paint. The all original interior was
given the same attention to detail, and over the course of several
weeks the car was ready entered into any concours event.
Canepa's work was not complete yet. While the U.S. delivered
Porsche Carreras are a timeless figure, that isn't to say that
things can't be optimized and upgraded tastefully. A Porsche
factory front lip spoiler was added to the car, along with moving
the 7x16 Fuchs alloy wheels to the front, with a set of factory
8x16 dated-coded Fuchs alloy wheels added to the rear, with new
Michelin tires. To complete the look, the Carrera was lowered and
aligned to Porsche factory European specifications, filling the
wheel wells more evenly giving the black 911 the proper stance it
deserved.
One look at this 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera gives you a glimpse into
what it must have been like to walk into that Niello Porsche + Audi
showroom and see this car for the first time as Neal Dawson. With
its 100% original black on black combination, the newly-added
stance upgrades by Canepa, and a mountain of documents to accompany
it, this 911 Carrera is truly one of the best combinations for the
G-body Porsches. With 40 years of ownership already completed by a
single caretaker, it's time to take home this 1985 Porsche 911
Carrera and start its next 40 years of time on the road, the
concours lawn, or part of a generational collection.
