1987 911 Carrera Targa 5-Speed

Introduced for the 1987 model year, Porsche’s G50 transmission marked a major step forward for the 911, replacing the long-running 915 gearbox in the Carrera 3.2. Engineered by Getrag, the G50 featured hydraulic clutch actuation, Borg-Warner synchronizers, and a stronger design capable of handling increased torque, resulting in notably smoother and more precise shifting. The architecture carried forward into the 964 and evolved into six-speed variants for the 993, with reinforced versions used in Turbo models. Today, the G50 is widely regarded as a milestone in 911 development, delivering a more modern and robust driving experience while preserving driver engagement.

This 1987 911 Carrera Targa 5-Speed was a first-year G50-equipped Carrera and came finished in Black over a Black leather interior with Black-centered 16-inch Fuchs wheels. It showed 67,000 miles, though total mileage is unknown due to a speedometer sending unit replacement in 1994 to correct intermittent operation. The car was optioned with sport shocks and later upgraded with Turbo-spec tie rods, and recent service ahead of the sale included routine maintenance items along with compression and leak-down results documented in the gallery.

Over the past twelve months, G50-era Carrera Targa values have averaged $77,200, with a low of $35,600 and a high of $200,000. Based on mileage comps, our Spotlight car sat in the $50,000–75,000 range, but despite some wear and unknown total mileage, it outperformed expectations, selling for $89,500. Well sold.

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