Description
Offered for sale is an exceptionally original, stunning and well maintained 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa with only 34k documented original miles from new. Finished in iconic Guards Red over a rare Linen leather and black carpet interior, the car is as mechanically sound as it is beautiful, a rare original example that comes with every single service record, every single book and manual (including the fully stamped service booklet) and every single spare key. Whether you’re in the market as a seasoned Porsche collector or just as a weekend enthusiast, this exceptional G50 transmission example is absolutely the car to have.
Delivered new to its first owner by Robertson Imports (the Porsche dealership in New Orleans, LA), it was barely broken in before being gifted it to his newly married daughter’s husband. For the ensuing 24 years the husband drove the car sparingly, always keeping it garaged and out of the elements and having it religiously serviced by Don McGill Imports (the Porsche dealership in Houston,TX). As time went by, the car would become a linchpin in his humble collection, always treated with a respect that very few examples experienced through bottom of the model’s depreciation curve. We came across the car at a private car club where he had it stored and upon looking it over, knew we had to have it, a feeling I think you’ll understand if you come and inspect the car in person.
The car’s finish is exemplary, consistently deep and lustrous and marred only by the most negligible of imperfections (a few rock chips and the like), none of which detract from the car’s considerable appeal. The body is entirely straight and free of dents, with factory consistent panel fits and gaps throughout and absolutely no evidence of any accidents. All of the glass and rubber is in excellent condition, the targa top shows virtually no wea, and neither do any of the Fuchs wheels, which are wrapped in hardly used Michelin tires. The car’s undercarriage is completely rust-free, original and untouched, showing only road dust consistent with 34k miles of well-cared-for use.
The car’s interior is equally as clean, the rare Linen leather seats showing only nominal wear. The same can said of the beautifully offsetting black carpets, Linen interior panels and the door pockets that retain their correct shape – a common problem on more used examples of this model. The dash is free of cracks or warping and it houses the original Blaupunkt Reno radio which still functions beautifully through the car’s original optional sound system. Speaking of which, the car left the factory with the following options:
Code Option Description
158 Radio Blaupunkt “Reno” – 87
197 High Amperage Battery
288 Headlight Washers
395 Light Metal Wheels – Forged
454 Automatic Speed Control
490 Hi-Fi Sound System
494 2 Speakers on Back Shelf / Amplifier System
C02 Equipped with Catalytic Converter
The car is also mechanically excellent, which isn’t surprising considering the amount and quality of care and maintenance it has received. The bulletproof 3.2L engine fires up without any smoke or hesitation, pulling strongly and smoothly through each of the desirable G50 transmission’s gears. Compression is excellent, as is oil pressure, and it’s easy to understand why this era of 911s is one of the most desirable: it beautifully melds efficiency, reliability and everyday ride quality with a truly visceral, vintage driving feel that is sure to provide anyone behind the wheel a grin-inducing experience.
If you’re in the market for a late ‘80s G50 transmission 911, there are very few examples that can best this exceptional 911. It checks all the right boxes: remarkable originality, excellent provenance, only 34k documentable miles, iconic and desirable livery, exceptional cosmetics and strong, well-maintained mechanicals. Service records, the stamped service booklet and a clean CARFAX report all confirm as much. With the market reflecting continued and rapid appreciation, this is arguably one of the best examples of one of Porsche’s best creations and we expect interest to be considerable.
