1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
Overview
The 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet represents the final evolution of the classic G-body 911, pairing timeless design with the robust and highly regarded 3.2-liter flat-six engine. Finished in Guards Red over an Ivory interior, this example embodies the quintessential open-air 911 experience of the 1980s—mechanically durable, engaging to drive, and increasingly collectible. The Carrera 3.2 is celebrated for its improved reliability, strong torque delivery, and everyday usability, making it one of the most sought-after variants of the impact-bumper era.
In June 2025, at approximately 61,055 miles, the car received extensive mechanical servicing at Auto Europe in Atlanta. The comprehensive major service included an oil and filter change, air and fuel filters, spark plugs, distributor cap and rotor, valve cover gaskets, alternator/fan and A/C belts, and a valve adjustment. Additional mechanical attention included replacement of the cylinder head temperature sensor and both crank sensors, new shifter bushings, engine lid shocks, convertible top latch gears, and a front condenser blower assembly, as well as removal of the speedometer for odometer repair. The suspension and braking systems were thoroughly refreshed with new front struts, rear shocks, ball joints, sway bar bushings and mounts, upper strut mounts, lower control arm bushings, Turbo tie rods, spring plates, and a complete brake overhaul including calipers, rotors, pads, sensors, lines, and a brake fluid flush.
Separate from this mechanical work, the car underwent insurance-related repairs following a frontal collision in July 2025. Per the Magnum Collision Center final bill, the work included replacement of the front bumper assembly, lower valance, and left front fender, along with associated lighting components, supports, seals, and trim. The repairs also involved refinishing and blending of adjacent panels, undercoating, seam sealing, and careful test fitting to ensure proper alignment, as well as replacement of the fuel pump and battery. Today, this Carrera Cabriolet presents as a comprehensively serviced example of the enduring 3.2-liter 911, offering its next caretaker a well-documented car that reflects both significant recent investment and the timeless appeal of Porsche’s open-air icon.
Service Records
AUTO EUROPE – Major Mechanical & Suspension Service
Date Received: 6/16/2025
Mileage: ~61,055
Major Service
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Oil and filter change
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Air filter replacement
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Fuel filter replacement
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Spark plugs replaced
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Distributor cap replaced
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Ignition rotor replaced
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Valve cover gasket set replaced
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Alternator/fan belt replaced
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A/C belt replaced
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Valve adjustment performed
Engine / Mechanical Repairs
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Cylinder head temperature sensor replaced
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Both crank sensors replaced
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Shifter bushings replaced
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Engine lid shocks replaced
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Convertible top latch gears replaced
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Front condenser blower assembly replaced
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Speedometer removed and sent for odometer repair
AUTO EUROPE – Suspension, Brakes & Steering Overhaul
Mileage: ~61,055
Front Suspension
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Front struts replaced
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Ball joints replaced
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Sway bar bushings replaced
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Upper strut mounts replaced
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Lower control arm bushings replaced
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Turbo tie rod assemblies installed
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Front wheel bearings adjusted
Rear Suspension
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Rear shocks replaced
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Rear lower control arm bushings replaced
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Spring plates replaced
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Right rear sway bar mount and bushings replaced
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Rear sway bar bushings replaced
Braking System
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Front brake calipers replaced
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Front brake pads replaced
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Front brake rotors/discs replaced
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Front brake sensors replaced
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Front brake lines replaced
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Rear brake calipers replaced
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Rear brake pads replaced
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Rear brake rotors/discs replaced
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Rear brake sensors replaced
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Rear brake lines replaced
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Brake fluid flush performed
MAGNUM COLLISION CENTER – Insurance Repair
RO #93568
Loss Date: 7/9/2025
Mileage In: 61,088
Vehicle Out: 10/10/2025
Front Bumper & Valance
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Front bumper removed/replaced
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Face bar upper seal replaced
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Face bar (with washer provision) replaced
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Clear coat applied
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Left face bar inner support replaced
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Insert replaced
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Left boot replaced
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Left energy absorber replaced
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Spoiler removed/installed
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Lower valance panel (Club Sport type) replaced
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Stone guard applied
Front Lighting
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Left headlamp housing replaced
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Headlamps aimed
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Left headlamp mounting replaced
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Left headlamp mounting seal replaced
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Left side marker lamp replaced
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Left park lamp replaced
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Headlamp support bracket replaced
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Headlamp trim ring refinished
Hood Area
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Hood weatherstrip replaced
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Emblems removed/reinstalled
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Hood removed/installed for blending
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Under-hood/frunk carpets removed/reinstalled
Left Front Fender Replacement
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Left front fender (Carrera with plastic fuel filler cup) replaced
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Clear coat and edging performed
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Rubberized undercoating applied inside
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Rocker panel chip guard refinished
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Backside of fender painted
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Test-fit new fender multiple times before final install
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Thin butyl tape applied
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Seam sealer applied
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Fuel pocket (from old fender) welded and transferred to new OEM fender
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Release cable removed/installed
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Lock removed/installed
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Headlight wiring de-pinned and reinstalled
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Left wheelhouse support repaired
Cowl & Windshield
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Washer reservoir removed/installed
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Windshield washer fluid replaced
Rocker Panel & Floor
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Left rocker molding removed/reinstalled
Door (Left)
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Left door shell blended
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Belt molding seal removed/installed
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Felt tape under belt molding replaced
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Left mirror removed/installed and overhauled
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Mirror wiring de-pinned for blending
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Housing reinforcement removed/installed
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Left exterior handle removed/installed
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Left inner door trim panel removed/installed
Fuel System
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Fuel pump (turbo) replaced
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Filler neck upper removed/installed
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Diagnosis note: fuel gauge issue traced to sending unit inside fuel pump
Electrical
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Battery replaced
Miscellaneous Operations
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Tint work
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Corrosion protection applied
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Masked jambs and openings
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Hazardous waste disposal
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Color sand and buff
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Color calibration with spectrophotometer
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Denib and texture match
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Battery disconnected/reconnected
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Maintained low-voltage systems
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Alignment check
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Drive time / transport handling
Ownership History & Provenance
Known Shortcomings
Sotheby's Motorsport presents this auction in partnership with the seller. This 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet shows wear consistent with its age and mileage according to a seller’s disclosure. Please review the entire document by clicking "Seller's Disclosure" above.
- The odometer was noted as inoperable when received by Auto Europe, as such, total mileage is unknown.
Please click the “Contact Seller” button to reach out with any condition-specific questions. This vehicle is sold where-is, as-is, and bidder is responsible for all due diligence regarding vehicle condition.
Items included in the Sale
- Period literature related to the vehicle for sale (i.e. a period magazine or brochure mentioning your vehicle make and model)
- Service records from current ownership
- Service records from previous ownership
- Build sheet
- Tool kit
- 2 key fobs