1986 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2L Cabriolet (Car in NZ)

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1986 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2L Cabriolet (Car in NZ)

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Body type Cabriolet

Fuel Unleaded

Transmission G50 5 Speed

Vehicle Overview

This 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2L Cabriolet combines the enduring shape of the air-cooled 911 with the added appeal of open-top touring. Its Grand Prix White exterior, Lipstick Red interior and Navy soft top create a distinctive period colour combination, while the factory right-hand-drive configuration suits the car's New Zealand-delivered specification.

Built as a factory 3.2L Carrera Cabriolet, the car is equipped with a G50 five-speed manual transmission. That combination gives the vehicle a particularly appealing character for drivers who value direct mechanical involvement and the ability to enjoy the car's styling and cabin in changing weather. The electrically operated soft top adds convenience without compromising the classic Cabriolet profile.

The car was ordered through Continental Cars in Auckland on 24 November 1986 and delivered from the Porsche factory on 8 December 1986. It was exported to New Zealand as a Tourist Delivery and first registered there on 4 February 1988. The accompanying factory order, delivery and registration documentation helps provide useful context for its early history.

A comprehensive restoration was carried out in 2013, with more than $140,000 in work recorded. Invoices and restoration photographs accompany the vehicle, together with factory books, service history and a factory build sheet. The stated matching-numbers specification is another important part of the car's appeal to enthusiasts focused on originality and provenance.

Equipment remains closely aligned with the period Porsche specification. Fuchs forged alloy wheels, sports seats, front and rear spoilers and a factory air-conditioning system add visual distinction and everyday usability. Central locking, a Toronto radio, graduated-tint windscreen, adjustable headlight range and a velour-trimmed luggage component further reflect the breadth of its original equipment.