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1988 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe is for sale

In 1984, Porsche unveiled the last iteration in the original 911 series and the successor to the 911 SC model, the Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2. Celebrating the production of the 250,000th 911, 875 units were produced in coupe, targa and cabriolet variants. One of them, a 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe, is up for sale.

This Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe is finished in Diamond Blue Metallic and is in good condition. Unlike some showroom-kept, low-mileage models, this car has a solid 81,142 miles on the odometer. It is equipped with a front and rear spoiler, integrated fog lights, heated electrically adjustable side mirrors, a single exhaust outlet and a power-operated sunroof. According to the owner’s statement, axle boots, brake calipers, rotors and pads were replaced, and euro-specification tie rods were installed. Also, the oil, valve cover gaskets, drive belts, spark plugs and adjusted valves, temperature sensor, fuel-pressure regulator, distributor cap, rotor, and fuel lines were changed before the sale.

Inside, the power-adjustable front seats are covered in black leather that can also be seen on the door panels and dashboard. The steering wheel is also wrapped in black leather. Additional equipment includes air conditioning, cruise control, electric windows and a Sony stereo.

The Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe is powered by a 3.2-liter M930/25 flat-6 engine with 217 hp (160 kW) and 195 lb-ft (264 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear axle via a 5-speed G50 manual gearbox. It’s mounted on a set of 16-inch Fuchs alloy wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich Traction T/A tires.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with the owner’s manual and a clean New York title.

The auction ends on November 29 and the current highest bid is $75,911 USD.

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1988 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet is for sale

In 1975, Porsche unveiled its new sports model 930, which at the time was the fastest production car in Germany. In 1987, the Stuttgart-based company introduced the Cabriolet version of this model, which was produced until 1989, and only 100 cars left the production line. One of them, a 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet, is up for sale.

The car is in excellent condition and finished in Venetian Blue Metallic. It has been well maintained and only has 9,951 miles on the odometer. It is equipped with a “tea tray” rear spoiler, a blue soft top, headlight washers, fog lights, four-wheel cross-drilled and ventilated disc brakes, power windows and locks, black stone guards ahead of the rear wheels, a blue boot cover and dual exhaust outlets. In 2014, a replacement clutch and flywheel was installed.

Inside, the front electronically adjustable seats are trimmed in gray leather that can also be seen on the door panels. The dashboard and the four-spoke steering wheel are covered in leather. It is equipped with a Blaupunkt cassette player, air conditioning, an alarm system and Porsche-branded floor mats.

The 911 Turbo Cabriolet is powered by a 3.3 L turbocharged flat-six engine with 282 hp (210 kW) and 278 lb-ft (377 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission and it reaches 60 mph in 4.9 seconds. It is mounted on a set of 16-inch Fuchs alloy wheels wrapped in 205/55 (front) and 245/45 (rear) Pirelli P Zero Rosso tires.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with factory literature, spare keys and service records.

The auction ends on November 28th and the current highest bid is $93,930 USD.

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1993 Porsche 911 RS America is for sale

In 1986, Benjamin Dimson designed the Porsche 964, which was premiered in 1989 and was produced until December 1993. In 1992, Porsche re-introduced a limited edition of the RS model, but with emissions-legal in Europe only. However, the following year, at the request of American customers, Porsche developed the RS America, and only 701 units left the production lines. One such example, the 1993 Porsche 911 RS America, is up for sale.

Porsche 911 RS America is powered by a 3.6-liter aircooled flat-six engine with 247 hp (184 kW) and 228 lb-ft (310 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear axle via a G50 5-speed manual transmission and an optional limited-slip differential. It reaches 60 mph in 5.2 seconds with a top speed of 162 mph (260 km/h). It’s mounted on a set of 17-inch Cup wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 tires. The odometer shows 56,000 miles.

The car is finished in black and is in good condition. It is equipped with electric sunroof, air conditioning, Becker-Porsche CDR-220 stereo, FVD Brombacher exhaust components, modified suspension with Bilstein PSS10 components, fixed rear spoiler, manually-adjustable aero mirrors, and fog lights.

Inside, the sports seats are covered in black fabric, while the steering wheel is wrapped in black leather. There is also a luggage shelf, while the rear seats have been replaced with enclosed storage compartments.

It has a clean Carfax report showing no accidents or damage. The auction ends on November 23rd and the current highest bid is $80,000 USD.

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