1987 911 Carrera Coupe 5-Speed

The 911 Carrera 3.2, produced from 1984 to 1989, replaced the long-running 911SC and reintroduced the Carrera name for the first time since 1977. Powered by a 3.2-liter flat-six producing 207 hp at launch, it delivered the added performance enthusiasts had been asking for, while also becoming the most commercially successful 911 of its era. Along with the larger engine, the Carrera 3.2 benefited from improved timing chain tensioners, stronger brakes, and other reliability upgrades. In 1987, it gained the hydraulically actuated Getrag G50 transmission, which improved durability and drivability compared to the earlier 915 gearbox, while a retuned engine increased output to 217 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. Today, the Carrera 3.2 remains one of the most beloved classic 911s thanks to its balance of performance, usability, and unmistakable air-cooled character.

This 1987 911 Carrera Coupe 5-Speed is finished in the striking combination of Cassis Red Metallic over a Burgundy leatherette and pinstriped-velour interior, a pairing that gives it a very period-correct yet distinctive look. Showing just 11k miles, it appears to be in nice condition, though documentation was thin, with only a handful of paint meter readings provided and virtually no service history included beyond a replaced DME relay in November 2024.

Over the past twelve months, Carrera 3.2s have averaged $80,400, with a low of $38,869 and a high of $171,911. Recent sales have shown a wide spread for low-mileage examples, with strong premiums going to those with comprehensive documentation and well-detailed listings. Given this car’s lack of records and relatively sparse presentation, it looked set for the lower end of comps in the $85–105k range. Instead, bidding reached $120,000 before failing to sell, putting it right below some of the best-documented examples. Probably all the money considering, and a clear case where bidders stretched for color over history.

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