This Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet is a stylish and engaging modern classic open-top sports car, offered with a solid maintenance history and benefitting from significant recent repairs. Under the rear engine lid sits a naturally aspirated 3.2-litre air-cooled flat-six, delivering around 172kW to the rear wheels via a five-speed ‘Type 915’ manual transmission. First registered in February 1985, this UK-market ‘C16-code’ 911 left the country in March 1999, and was imported into Australia, where it passed compliance in November 2009. It has been with the seller for two years. This 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet is reported to have featured prominently in the 1986 John Cleese film ‘Clockwise’. The odometer shows 100,946 miles from new. Build year: 1985 This 911 s finished in the refined shade of Silver Metallic with a black convertible roof, over a red leather-trimmed interior, featuring a contrasting black upper dashboard and door card cappings, and black seat piping. It rides on a set of 15-inch ‘Teledial’ alloy wheels fitted with Nexen Nblue Eco tyres. Equipment includes ‘impact’ bumpers, electrically adjustable heated front seats, cassette storage, an analogue clock, a Blaupunkt Atlanta cassette stereo, cruise control, and heater and ventilation controls. The car comes with a space-saver spare wheel, the tool roll, a jack, service history dating back to 1991, the WA import certificate from 2009, a QLD safety certificate from 2022, the immobiliser fitting receipt from 1994, the UK statutory off road documentation 2003-2009, the original radio manual, two sets of keys, and a specification sheet print-out from Porsche. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: repairs have been carried out on the rear bumper quarter extension, a minor rust repair was carried out on the left-hand front wing under the light, there is a scratch in the rear engine lid, some creasing on the seats, wear on the driver’s seat bolster, blemishes on the seat backs, scuffs on the passenger side of the dashboard, and signs of use on the door cards, switchgear and main touch points. The seller notes that a new soft-top roof was fitted in 2003, and there is a scratch in the rear plastic window. This 911’s most recent maintenance was carried out in May 2024 at 100,234 miles by DHM Auto Solutions, which consisted of standard servicing. A service was in February 2023 at 99,296 miles by DHM Auto Solutions, which also included new rear brake callipers and brake lines being fitted, a new clutch installed, the bonnet and engine lid struts replaced, and the steering wheel bearing replaced. Technicians at DHM Auto Solutions fitted new 930 steering rods, a new alternator, and repaired a leaking return hose in October 2023. Technicians at K-Tec Autohaus carried out a service in February 2022 at 99,200 miles. Other notable maintenance includes the right-hand bumper quarter extension being replaced, underbody cross member and under tank rust repairs carried out, and stone guard applied in 2024. May 2024 - 100,234 miles - DHM Auto Feb 2023 - 99,296 miles - DHM Auto Feb 2022 - 99,200 miles - K-Tec Autohaus 2020 - 98,923 miles - K-Tec Autohaus 2019 - 98,438 miles - K-Tec Autohaus 2016 - 95,928 miles - K-Tec Autohaus 2012 - 87,338 miles - K-Tec Autohaus 2011 - 86,159 miles – Stokes & Renk 2011 - 85,974 miles - Chellingworth Porsche 2009 - 85,942 miles – Pierce & Street the Workshop UK 2005 - 85 483 miles – Pierce & Street the Workshop UK 2003 - 84,726 miles – Addspeed UK 1998 - 76,044 miles – Ashaden Cars UK 1995 - 72,006 miles – AFN Porsche UK 1994 - 65,342 miles - AFN Porsche UK 1993 - 63,948 miles - AFN Porsche UK 1992 - 61,917 miles - AFN Porsche UK 1991 - unknown - AFN Porsche UK This Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet is a rewarding and desirable modern classic open-top sports car, offered with a solid maintenance history and benefitting from significant recent repairs. Presented with a refined Silver Metallic finish over bold red leather upholstery, and boasting a timeless silhouette, alongside a lively air-cooled flat-six engine coupled to a five-speed manual gearbox, it would make an exciting companion for weekend drives, fair-weather open-air cruising, and classic car show visits alike. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. 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