Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet G50 (1989)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 188 photos
  • Paint thickness measurement
  • Video including engine running
• The mileage of 59,894 km is fully verifiable through extensive documentation from the U.S. and Germany
• It is equipped with the coveted G50 transmission

Facts & Specifications

• Year: 1989
• First registration: USA (Illinois, Rockford)
• Engine: 3.2-liter flat-six engine with 218 PS (160 kW)
• Transmission: 5-speed manual G50
• Exterior color: Cassis Red Metallic
• Interior: Bordeaux wine-red leather upholstery
• TÜV valid through 10/2026 & H license plate
• Features:
  • Electric convertible top (like new)
  • Air conditioning (in working order)
  • 8-way power-adjustable seats (driver and front passenger with lumbar support)
  • Leather seats in Bordeaux wine red
  • Radio/CD with upgraded speakers

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color of the Porsche is Cassis Red Metallic
• The body is in very well-maintained condition with only slight age-related signs of wear
• The body is completely rust-free, both inside and out
• Presumably mostly original paint; the only known small area of repainted paint is on the rear left fender (320µ)
• Underbody cleaned and resealed/preserved
• Convertible top is like new, functions perfectly, and has hardly been used
• There are no known exterior defects

Interior

• The Porsche is equipped with burgundy-red leather
• The interior is in well-maintained original condition with a light patina
• Electrically adjustable leather seats (8-way) with lumbar support on both the driver’s and passenger’s sides
• There are no known defects in the interior

Technical Specifications

• Ready to drive immediately and registered
• The 3.2-liter engine runs smoothly; original engine with matching numbers
• The G50 manual transmission shifts flawlessly
• Clutch master and slave cylinders replaced (June 2021)
• Brake system with new rear pads; brake fluid replaced in 2023 and 2026
• Air conditioning blower replaced (December 2022)
• Convertible top locking motors repaired in 2025 and overhauled in 2026
• Last service: October 2023 (oil change and brake fluid replacement at Hahn Classic)

History

Ownership History

• 2020 to present: 4th owner
• 2016 to 2020: 3rd owner (private collector, approx. 4 years in the collection)
• Late 2016: Purchased by Porsche specialists in the U.S. and brought to Germany
• Approx. 1992 to late 2016: 2nd owner (married couple of doctors in the U.S.)
• 1989 to approx. 1992: 1st owner (leased vehicle in the U.S., Illinois)

Service History

• February 22, 1989, at approx. 0 km: Delivery Inspection, Dealer #0550 Rockford, IL
• June 2, 1989, at approx. 3,222 km: Oil change and maintenance service, Dealer #0550 Rockford, IL
• November 2, 2020 at approx. 53,225 km: Oil, brake fluid, spark plugs, and valves replaced, EN Car & Mobile, Sternenfels-Diefenbach
• June 14, 2021 at approx. 54,110 km: Clutch master and slave cylinders replaced, clutch system bled, left driveshaft reconditioned, front right wheel bearing replaced, rear right brake caliper repaired, rear brake pads replaced, brakes bled, fuel tank mount and fuel line repaired; Mohn Auto Dealership, Calw
• January 17, 2022, at approx. 55,365 km: 33-point inspection, fuel line replaced, intake manifold overhauled, two drive shafts replaced, three bellows on the constant-velocity joints replaced, drive belts and V-belts replaced, six spark plugs and air filter element replaced, ignition wires checked, emissions tested; Porsche Center Reutlingen
• December 21, 2022, at approx. 55,365 km: Blower fan replaced; Porsche Center Reutlingen
• October 1, 2024: Successfully passed the GTÜ general inspection
• October 12, 2023 at approx. 58,225 km: Oil change with 15W40, brake fluid change with DOT4 (including clutch), brake wear indicator cable secured; Hahn Classic
• October 10, 2025, at approx. 59,894 km: Right-side locking motor removed and reinstalled, motor repaired, expansion rivets replaced; Hahn Classic
• June 8, 2026 at approx. 59,894 km: Speaker set replaced; Hahn Classic
• Documented service costs since 2021: approx. 6,510.36 EUR

Documents

• German vehicle documents: Certificate of Title and Vehicle Registration Certificate
• Service Record Book
• U.S. Certificate of Title
• CARFAX report
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection export stamp
• GTÜ inspection certificate
• Original Owner's Manual
• Original paint color label in the trunk
• Invoices from the Porsche Centers in Reutlingen, Autohaus Mohn, and Hahn Classic

Summary

For sale is a 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet in Cassis Red Metallic with burgundy leather interior, first registered in the U.S. (Illinois) on April 21, 1989. Notable features include the highly sought-after G50 transmission, the nearly like-new convertible top, the expert-confirmed absence of rust, and the professional replacement of many age-related wear parts by Porsche specialists, with documented total investments exceeding 6,500 EUR since 2021. The engine and transmission are matching numbers and have not been overhauled. The TÜV inspection is valid through October 2026, and the car has an “H” license plate.