Introduced for the 1984 model year the 911 Carrera 3.2 replaced the 911 3.0 SC. It shared the same body and chassis with a number of detail improvements. Coupe, Targa and convertible body styles were available plus for some markets a 'Turbo Look' option.

I really like these 911, Porsche built them beautifully, strong, simple and involving and even today, when the newest of them would be 13 years old can offer a superb driving experience.

(Pictured left is one of the last of the Porsche Carrera 3.2, this 1989 had 30,000km when I supplied in 2001. Very slightly lowered and the rear spoiler removed).

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The 911 Carrera 3.2 was really a further development of the tried and tested 911 series. The body remained unchanged from the 911 3.0 SC other than in detail, the interior was gradually improved and over the course of it's production life many details were changed, and several additional options were offered.

(Pictured left a Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 cabriolet in felgen green metallic, 1989 model with the wider rear wheels.)

My view is that its not so important which model year to buy, in fact I rather like the earlier cars, but its most important to find a great example.

The only major change was for the 1987 model year when Porsche introduced a newer, easier and stronger gearbox. Called the G50gearbox, it overcame the cars one weakness. Hence 1987 model onwards examples will fetch a higher price.

(Pictured right is a Silver metallic 1986 Carrera 3.2 Coupe, I bought this beauty a couple of years ago with 30,000km from the original owner. He bought it new in '86 for his 70th birthday, there is little visually to tell between the years.)

These cars were offered with Coupe, Targa and convertible bodies, plus a huge range of options from Sports suspension through to heated seats. Out of hundreds of these that I have owned, I think each one had some detail difference in spec to the next.

Porsche 911 Speedster.

For 1989 through to the end of '89 Porsche offered a most beautiful car. Evidently it was not exactly planned.

Porsche had decided to offer a new, simple, lightweight open 911, to be built on the 'new' 964 series chassis. But development of the 964 series fell behind schedule and coupled to the slump in 911 sales in North America, it was decided to offer the new Speedster on the 'old' 3.2 chassis in the hope of boosting sales.

Picture right is an '89 speedster, built for the North American market, in guards red with Turbo Look option, air conditioning, full leather and comfort seats.

Most noticeable is the smaller and more steeply angled windscreen. There is no screen surround, the door glass winds down fully into the door without the need for the 1/4 lights of other models and the screen can be simply unbolted for sports events.

left is the interior of the red 911speedster.

The hood was single lined, smaller and lighter than a convertible and when folded was able to be completely hidden under a plastic cover.

Inside the car further weight was saved with the removal of the rear seats. No spoiler package was offered although for Germany and USA 1894 were built as 'Turbo Look'. 2065 Speedsters built in total 823 for the U.S. The Speedster. A 'flat or slant nose ' was a further option but very rare and may be a less desirable proposition as most buyers look for the traditional 911 shape.

Today Speedsters fetch a premium over the 'regular' 3.2 models, although the mechanical spec was the same. Porsche were quick to point out that the hood offered 'weather protection' and was not to be expected to offer the same comfort as a full convertible. Some examples were ordered with air conditioning, comfort or 'turbo' seats.

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