1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Speedster

Make

Porsche

Model

911 Carrera Speedster

Year

1989

Listed price

$299,995

Location

Houston, Texas

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

23,303 miles

The Porsche Speedster nameplate evokes a visceral connection to the golden age of motoring, harkening back to the lightweight, minimalist 356 Speedster of the 1950s. Decades later, Porsche revived the concept for the G-series 911, launching the 911 Carrera 3.2 Speedster in 1989. Limited to just 2,104 examples globally, with only 823 making it to the US, this special model paid homage to its ancestor with a chopped, raked windscreen, a distinctive twin-hump tonneau cover, and a stripped-back ethos. It represented the ultimate expression of the outgoing 3.2-liter Carrera generation, blending classic open-air exhilaration with the proven mechanicals of the era's definitive sports car. This particular 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster, showing a mere 23,303 miles on the odometer, transcends its already unique origins. It stands as one of approximately 15 reported examples to receive the radical "Mega Speedster" transformation by famed German designer Vittorio Strosek. Originally finished in Grand Prix White, this car was extensively modified in the 1990s by Fred Opert Racing, emerging with Strosek's unmistakable Guards Red bodywork. The Strosek treatment is comprehensive, featuring his signature mini-projector headlights, custom bumpers, 964-style taillights, 993 Aero mirrors, and integrated fog lights, all contributing to a truly one-of-a-kind aesthetic. Under the distinctive coachwork, the original 3.2L flat-six engine, factory rated at 214 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque, has been rebuilt, paired with its original manual transmission, promising an engaging and visceral driving experience. This Strosek Mega Speedster represents a rare opportunity to own a significant piece of Porsche tuning history, blending the factory's iconic Speedster concept with a bold, period-correct aftermarket vision.