Fantasy Junction

Description

1984 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Slant Nose Coupe
s/n WP0ZZZ91ZES102029
Platinum Metallic with Beige Leather Interior

Over the course of its more than five decades of production, the 911 has evolved continuously to reflect changes in technology, motorsports, consumer preferences, Porsche as a company, and yes, even safety regulations. The 1974 U.S. Department of Transportation impact laws presented a difficult challenge to automakers, most of whom struggled to develop an attractive solution to the new 5 mph impact requirements. Porsche’s approach was among the neatest of any automaker, and in typical Porsche fashion, what began as a functional requirement became an iconic part of the Porsche aesthetic. From 1974 to 1989, the accordion or impact bumper cars represented the latest evolution of the Porsche 911. While aesthetically similar, the different iterations of impact bumper cars were mechanically quite different.

The 911 was slated to be replaced by the 928 in the late 70s, a plan that was famously reversed in 1981 by Porsche’s then new CEO Peter Schutz, who instructed Porsche’s engineers to continue to develop the 911 beyond the already competent SC. The result was the Carrera 3.2, introduced for the 1984 model year, which featured a displacement increase from 3.0 to 3.2 liters, Motronic fuel injection, oil-fed chain tensioners, and larger brakes. Performance figures were impressive with 0-60 times of 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 150mph as tested by Autocar Magazine.

Starting in the late 1970s, the dramatic 935 had accomplished so much in racing, vaulting the 911 into legendary territory, including an outright Le Mans victory for the (loosely) 911-based car in 1979, a shocking achievement considering that dedicated prototypes had been winning at Le Mans for over 15 years by that point. Their distinctive front aerodynamic treatment eliminated the 911’s distinctive headlights and replaced them with pop ups that gave the car a modern, focused, competition-oriented look that inspired tuners, and ultimately Porsche themselves, to offer a similar look on road cars.

This particular car received such a treatment early in its life, with a high quality widebody all-steel slant nose conversion, which was coupled with iconic 1980s BBS RS modular wheels complete with gold centers. The car is a very nice low mileage European example which was sold new in Bremerhaven, Germany and imported to Northern California almost immediately, as indicated by the car’s first service at Anderson Behel Porsche in Santa Clara, CA in June of 1984 with 2,900 miles. As a European car, this example features the higher compression engine which makes 24hp more than a US car.

The car has remained in California its entire life, as supported by its Carfax, which shows it with 9,100 miles in Los Altos, CA in 1987 and shows the gradual accumulation of mileage over the years, as well as continuous registration in California. The car was continually serviced and inspected at various California locations from 1987-2014 accumulating minimal miles with each inspection and service, sequentially support the 31,212 miles currently showing. In 2014, the car was smog certified in Brentwood, CA with 30,409 miles. In May 2017, Porsche specialists at Holleran’s Performance serviced the car totaling $1,156.24, which included an oil and filter change, brake fluid flush, new air filter, and a new battery. The fan and fan shroud were also removed and media blasted and the sunroof was disassembled to cosmetically repair the headliner.

Today, this unique Porsche Carrera Slant Nose presents very nicely showing glossy paint with just a few rock chips and minor scuffs but overall delivering a handsome clean finish. The detailing around all glass, lenses, and black rubber trim areas has been very nicely maintained with all lighting, lenses, and emblems showing only minor aging. The doors, hood, and trunk show consistent panel gaps and proper fitting, all of which open and shut confidently. The unique hood, fenders, louvers, and side intakes are all very nicely fit to the body and a recent PPI by a Porsche specialist confirmed that the conversion is all steel and done to high standards. Even the extended rocker panels are tightly fit and properly trimmed. The iconic three piece BBS RS wheels are in excellent shape and wear BF Goodrich performance tires, which have good tread but are older.

The interior is in excellent original condition, as one might expect given the car’s low miles. The leather on the seats remains supple with solid bolsters and consistent sheen, with only mild evidence of use and age on the driver’s side bolster. The leather dashboard displays some of the typical shrinkage that affects these cars. The carpeting is in very nice condition, both front and rear. The rear seating surfaces and carpeting appear essentially as new, likely never used. The gauges and switches are correct and in excellent shape, appearing very clear, clean, and nicely detailed. The headliner, sun visors, rear interior panels, and remaining interior trim are all in very good condition as well. The overall condition, continuity, and integrity of the interior supports the low indicated mileage and consistent care this car has received over the past 30 years.

The engine compartment retains a cohesive factory appearance, having never needed to be restored. Showing just slight hints of use, the entire engine compartment is undisturbed and unmodified, showing correct hoses, factory hardware, proper components, and correct finishes just as the car was originally delivered. The trunk is also pleasingly original, showing no aging, with all structural elements beneath the carpets appearing factory fresh. Underneath the car, the chassis further supports the low miles showing just a few scuffs, revealing dry components with no leaking engine components (extraordinary on an air-cooled 911 at any mileage), clean surfaces, consistent structural integrity, and a solid floor pan.

The car runs and drives very nicely, starting easily and idling well. The clutch engages positively and the gearbox has good synchromesh and smooth action, operating via a factory short shift kit. Certainly this car is a model for how every 915 gearbox should operate, although few work as well as this. The steering returns the light and nimble 911 feel while the chassis and suspension are tight and reassuring, with the marvelous communicativeness of a torsion bar 911. Despite the widebody and wider wheels, the car retains the magic feel of the Carrera 3.2. A recent inspection of the car reports that brakes display some pulsation but that the brake pads have 50% front and 60% rear remaining. Engine compression good in all cylinders (200-215 psi on all six) and an inoperable heater control unit. This Carrera 3.2 is sold with the original owner’s manual, service book with a few early stamped service entries, compressor and case, tool roll, jack, and a Carfax.

Few cars can compare with the engaging sounds of a Carrera 3.2 as it opens up and reveals decades of history and performance heritage behind the Porsche name. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire superb example of a fabulously 1980s 911. A grey market, high-compression widebody slantnose conversion which has spent its entire life in California, this car is the quintessential 1980s 911 and is sure to please wherever it goes, whether it’s on a twisty back road or at Radwood.

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Fantasy Junction  •  510-653-7555  •  1145 Park Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608