1986 Porsche 911 CARRERA

Make

Porsche

Model

911 CARRERA

Year

1986

Listed price

$45,000

Location

Orlando, Florida

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

163,000 miles

The Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, produced from 1984 to 1989, represents a significant evolution in the air-cooled G-series lineage. Bridging the gap between the earlier SC and the more modern 964, the 3.2 Carrera brought increased power and reliability thanks to its new 3.2-liter flat-six engine. This generation is often lauded as the pinnacle of the classic 911 driving experience, before the introduction of power steering and other modernizations, offering a pure, unadulterated connection between driver and machine. While the Coupe and Targa body styles were popular, the Convertible, introduced during this era, offered an open-air experience without sacrificing the iconic 911 silhouette. This particular 1986 example, with 163,000 miles on the chassis, takes a fascinating detour from its original specification. Powering this Convertible is a K24 engine swap, a testament to a modern interpretation of performance and reliability. This Honda-sourced K24 is renowned for its robust nature and impressive tuning potential, offering a different, yet equally engaging, driving dynamic compared to the factory 3.2L flat-six. The manual transmission ensures that the driver remains deeply involved in the experience, with smooth shifts through all gears. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a classic 911 that embraces a thoroughly modern and proven powertrain.