1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa

Description

By 1987, the 911's future as a model was assured within Porsche's lineup. Throughout the mid-1980s, gradual improvements began to trickle in for the 3.2-liter 911 Carrera: integrated fog lights in 1984, an updated interior in 1986, and by 1987, the new and much improved G50 transmission was introduced. Porsche engineers are loath to stand still! However, there are aspects of the 911 Porsche that would never change. It was still very much a hand-built sports car as was the case upon introduction as the 901 in 1964. Direct steering feel, world-class braking, and, of course, the raspy, metallic engine note of the famous air-cooled flat-six remained. In fact, the combination of both old and new mark the late 1980s Carrera 3.2s (with Coupe, Cabriolet, and Targa body styles) as the most accessible, yet classic, generation of the timeless Porsche 911.

Highlights

• Finished in Grand Prix White over an optional and rare “SY” Mahogany partial leather interior

• 34-years owned, purchased by the consignor in 1989

• A well-preserved example, offered with 66,249 miles

• Optioned from the factory with:

  • C03 – California Market Vehicle

  • 158 – Blaupunkt Reno SQR 46 Cassette-radio

  • 341 – Central locking system

  • 454 – Cruise control

  • 474 – Sports shock absorbers

• 3.2-liter flax-six air-cooled engine producing 214 (SAE) horsepower at 5,900 rpm

• Five-speed, G50 transmission - much improved shifting over the previous 915 transmission

• Body-colored forged Fuchs wheels with polished lips and bright finished wheel nuts

• Open-air Targa body style, with removable, folding top

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• .39 coefficient of drag

• 2,756 pound curb weight

• 149 mph top track speed

• 6.1 seconds zero to 60

• Aftermarket wood shift knob

• Rear wheel drive

• Four-wheel independent torsion bar suspension

• Power windows

• Windshield with gradual tint

• Tinted glass all around

• Air conditioning

• Front fog lights

• Leather steering wheel

• Headlight washers

• Four-wheel disc brakes

Known Imperfections

• Driver’s side carpet wear

• “Milky” Bosch H5 headlight lenses (typical of cars from this era)

• Several small screw holes in the passenger side of the center console from a 1990s-era cell phone installation

• Remnants from the same cell phone install include an antenna base attached to the upper right of the windshield and a metal frame for the cell phone transceiver attached inside the trunk.

Included

• Toolkit

• Window Sticker

• Owner’s manuals and service book

• Trunk-mounted spare tire

• Jack

• Service records dating back to 1989

Ownership History

Built in January 1987, this 1987 Porsche 911 Targa was first sold through Carlsen Porsche on the 11th of April that year. Purchased by the consignor from a San Jose, California Porsche dealer in 1989, this 911 Carrera Targa has been under continuous ownership since then. The consignor notes that it has been sparingly used since then as a weekend “fun” car and has been driven very little over the past decade.

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