1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2

Engineering Development: G50 Gearbox and 3.2 Carrera Usability

It is, importantly, a G50-equipped car. Introduced in 1987, the G50 gearbox brought a step-change in shift quality, precision and durability over the earlier 915, fundamentally improving the driving experience. Combined with Bosch Motronic engine management, it delivers the reliability and usability expected of a much more modern car.

The late 3.2 Carrera occupies a clearly defined position. Earlier long-bonnet cars now require a degree of mechanical sympathy that limits regular use, while later 964 and 993 models introduce greater complexity.

The 3.2 avoids both. It retains mechanical clarity and analogue feel, yet with sufficient development to make it genuinely practical—easy to drive, easy to place, and consistently rewarding across all conditions.

Condition, Presentation and Ongoing Maintenance

Finished in its original Linen Grey with a light grey interior, the presentation is clean and cohesive. A glass-out, bare-metal respray in 2019, completed in the original factory colour, remains exceptionally fresh with minimal mileage covered since this work was undertaken. The car retains a strong sense of factory correctness, an increasingly important factor as the market continues to favour originality. The bare metal respray also gave time to deal with known areas of corrosion, and to perform preventative measures. Original parts including the steering wheel and radio header unit have been retained with the car for completeness.

The service history is comprehensive and meticulously structured. This includes 21 services, all supported by documented invoices. In the last 20 years alone, over £49,000 has been spent on maintenance and restoration. Early main dealer servicing, including AFN Reading, transitioned to recognised specialists, such as Autofarm and Leigh’s Garage in Fulham.

In January 2006, at 88,276 miles, the engine was comprehensively rebuilt by Leigh’s Garage at a cost exceeding £21,000—work undertaken with longevity as the priority.

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Acquired by its current custodian in 2021 at approximately 110,000 miles, it was selected as a clear, honest example of the final G50 3.2. Subsequent improvements, including a stainless steel exhaust and upgraded heat exchangers, have been carried out with restraint, enhancing usability and character while preserving the car’s integrity. It has been maintained by specialists Dove House, who at the end of 2025 carried out a service, including replacement of all fluids and obtaining a fresh MOT. As a package, this is a precise example of why the 3.2 Carrera continues to gain traction: robust, engaging, and straightforward to use.

The Sports Coupe designation adds a distinct layer of rarity to an already well-resolved model—placing it firmly as a limited, end-of-series 911 with genuine usability at its core.