A 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 3. 2 G-50 Sunroof Coupe. now for auction on eBay! Last Year Gem: 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 3. 2 G-50 Sunroof Coupe! Porsche experts agree: the 1987-89 Carrera is the best 911 ever built. Why? It's simple. really. It is the last 911 to feature a body style now considered "classic" and the first to incorporate technological advancements such as the vaunted GETRAG G-50 transmission. Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) The Carrera struck the perfect balance between old school and jet age. It is a far cry from the hyper-complex. electronically regulated. heavyweight offered up by Zuffenhausen today. No. this Carrera is the last user-friendly Porsche that can be worked on with hand tools instead of plug-and-play computers. Thusly. more than 25 years later. the last 3. 2 Carreras are eminently collectible sports cars. Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Ideally. you'll want to find a car from the final production year. sporting a great color combination. fully documented. boasting low miles. rust and accident free. unmolested and still wearing its factory original paint and interior. Here's such a gem! Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Built during the month of October. 1988. this particular Porsche. VIN *WP0AB0915KS120555*. was sold new on November 11. 1989 by Porsche of Reno. Nevada. to a retired Highway Patrol officer from Boise. Idaho. After 13 years in the Gem State. having travelled just 34K leisurely miles. mostly on deserted highways. the 911 was passed on to a friendly Lady residing in the Scottsdale. Arizona area. who managed to add a piddly 19. 00 miles to the odometer during the next 13 years. All this is documented by stamps in the Warranty & Maintenance book. receipts for parts and services. as well as a clear. informative Carfax report. According to the factory paper label still attached to the inner trunk lid. this Porsche features the following options beyond the standard equipment: M220 - 40% locking differential M383 - Sport Seat. left. elect. height adjustable M387 - Sport Seat. right. elect. height adjustable M454 - Automatic speed control M490 - Sound System M494 - Additional amplifier M650 - Sun-Moon-Roof M691 - CD Radio Porsche-Alpine CD10 M975 - Luggage compartment velour carpet Click on the image to the left for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) The factory books and manuals. still inside the original merlot vinyl pouch. accompany the car. along with the aforementioned documents. Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Early service history stamps in the "Scheckheft. " Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Having been properly stored in a climate-controlled environment its entire life. never exposed to inclement weather. this 911 appears like it has just emerged from a vacuum bubble. The black-knit-carpeted trunk holds the original tire inflation compressor kit. A high quality Porsche car cover is also included in the sale. Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) The "naked" trunk reveals the naked truth. Here. everything is as virginal as it gets. Concours ready. literally. Click on any of the above images for a full-size view Unused. inflatable spare. factory tire jack. correct battery. working trunk light and hood shocks. All the original. factory-applied labels and tags are in place as well. Pristine undercarriage. What looks like a brownish layer of dust or baked-on road dirt here and there is actually the original Cosmoline coating. a waxy corrosion inhibitor liberally applied with a spray gun to the undercarriage after final assembly at the factory. for the sake of protection. Cosmoline certainly lived up to its promise on this fine survivor! Click on the image to the left for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Click on any of the above images for a full-size view Above photos show the reference-quality undercarriage in more detail. Make sure you enlarge them to their full size by clicking on the thumbnail images. Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Porsche's coachwork has remained free of accidents and presents arrow-straight. with all original body panels and perfect shut lines. There are no dings. dents. scratches or any other issues that would cause even the fussiest collector sleepless nights. The black (code # L700) factory finish is smooth. glossy. and free of blemishes with just miniscule rock chips below the front bumper giving testimony to its age. The term "garage queen" comes to mind when gazing at this fabulous automobile. Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Seven and eight-inch Fuchs alloys present themselves in stunning condition and are shod with brand spankin' new Bridgestone Potenza ultra-high-performance tires of the correct sizes 205/55-16 up front and 225/50-16 out back. Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Let's take a look inside! The Mahogany-colored. perforated headliner is factory original. Sunvisors are pristine. Electric sunroof works perfectly. as do the dome lights. Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) The iconic 911 cockpit features five large. circular. black-on-white dials with bright orange pointers. a timeless design. You can't improve upon perfection! With the sole exception of an updated stereo. everything is bone stock and unmodified. down to the leather-clad steering wheel and shift knob. Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) The inviting. power front sport seats are fully dressed in Mahogoany leather. matching the velour carpeting. Everything is beautifully preserved; even some of that typical Porsche "new car" smell is still in evidence! Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Leather rear seats. featuring 3-point belts. "Unused" is the only way to describe them properly. Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) All of the lights work as intended. and we'd not hesitate to get in and drive this Carrera across the country! Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Engine compartment looks bone stock and is clean as a whistle. housing Porsche's legendary 3. 2-Liter Boxer that has gained its reputation as being nearly industructible. Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) The engine is fed by the super reliable BOSCH MOTRONIC and runs excellent. delivering 217 strong Teutonic horses at 5. 00rpm. Boasting low miles. it should run like a Swiss watch for many years to come. needing nothing but regular oil changes along the way. Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Thursday. April 16 turned out to be another gorgeous spring day here in our olde mission town San Buenaventura. With temperatures climbing into the eighties. we opened the sunroof and headed for the highway. Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Driving such a low-mileage Carrera is a pure delight; praised be the German engineers. The car starts. runs. drives. shifts. corners. and stops perfectly. Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Naturally. a super clean and sparkling black Porsche like this one is a prime attention getter. garnering excited comments wherever you take it. Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) The GETRAG G-50 5-speed transmission with its BORG WARNER synchromesh system certainly can handle the Carrera motor's torque; the hydraulic clutch ensures ease of operation. A sporting driver and a cherished collectible. this 911 provides unequalled driving enjoyment. appreciation guaranteed. Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Hit the freeway and step on the accelerator. and the Carrera shoots forward with utter determination. its speedo climbing into 3-figure territory before you know it. Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Returning home. we reflect on the Carrera's traits. This 911 truly ticks all the boxes of a true heirloom collectible: exclusivity. superb condition. rare and exciting color combination. complete equipment. extensive documentation. unassailable provenance. Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Is this car "mint?" Of course not. No car that has been driven on the highway can rightfully be called "mint. " It's a term best reserved for uncirculated coins. But. being a 26-year-old 911 Carrera that has always been treated like a favorite child. it's as breathtakingly beautiful and as healthy as it gets. Add its fascinating specification and its elevated status among 911s. and you have one bona fide winner! You are most welcome and encouraged to view this fine automobile in Ventura. by appointment. during the auction. or have someone inspect it for you. Please. perform your due diligence before you bid. Please. note that this car is currently advertised on our Web site and on display in our Showroom. We reserve the right to accept a satisfactory offer and close this auction at any time. Feel free to contact us via e-mail at bill@californiaclassix. com or call us at (805) 653-5551. TERMS OF THIS SALE By bidding in this auction. you declare that you have read and accept the Terms of this Sale as outlined below. If you have any questions. please ask them before you bid. After the auction has ended. the sale is final. Please. only bid on this car if you are serious about owning it and have the necessary funds readily available! We require a $1. 00 deposit to be paid via PayPal within 24 hours of the end of the auction and the balance to be paid via bank wire transfer (or in cash) within 5 business days. unless other arrangements have been agreed upon during the auction. The car comes with a clear Arizona Certificate of Title and. should it remain in the Golden State. a new smog certificate. The car is sold "as is. where is" with no warranty stated or implied. Mileage stated above is the current odometer reading. License plates shown for photographic purposes only. You fully understand that you are not bidding on an "option to buy" this vehicle. You bid to own! There are no contingencies. We ship worldwide. For more information about Californiaclassix. please click on the link below: About Auction Presentation. Image Hosting. & Copyright © 1999-2015 by Californiaclassix. com™. All Rights Reserved. Californiaclassix. com™ is a Registered Trademark. 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