1985 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa 2-door 3.2l Brown/brown on 2040-cars
Seekonk, Massachusetts, United States
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Targa
Model: 911
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player
Mileage: 126,427
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Brown
Interior Color: Brown
Number of Cylinders: 6
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Year: 1985
I am the third owner. I purchased this car from my accountant on 9-19-1998. When I bought it, it had 105,943 miles. It now shows 126,427 when the odometer stopped working in early April this year. I have attached a photo of the Mass. state inspection certificate dated 3/27/2013 showing the mileage at 126337. Given my typical usage adding 1000 miles to the shown mileage should be accurate.
This car has always been garaged. The engine is strong, no smoke or leaks. The body is good except for a small surface rust patch on passenger door bottom sill (see picture). I recently changed the oil and filter with Mobil1 10w40, and the gearbox oil with Swepco 201.
Here is a list of service history items performed by the previous owner, as well as myself since:
In 1994 the car was stripped to bare metal and repainted in original paint color.
Old style headlights were replaced with updated lamps and housings.
Clutch replaced in 1994 (81,507 miles)
Starter replaced.
Transmission rebuilt in 1996.
Carpets, headliner and outside roof material on Targa top replaced in 1994.
I'm also including a "Carbrella" accessory cover that attaches easily when parked with suction cups (see picture). Comes in handy for sudden showers. Also a portable air pump for spare tire as well as key blank.
Targa roof seals were replaced in 1993.
New MOMO steering wheel installed. Sorry, I do not have the original.
Replaced clutch arm and overcenter spring in 1999 (107,797 miles)
4 wheel alignment in 1998 (106,377 miles)
All drain tubes replaced in 1999 (109,255 miles)
Caliper repair kits, flex hoses, front and rear rotors replaced, rear pads in 2004 (116,057 miles)
Crankshaft pulley replaced 2007.
Items needing attention?
Odometer. As I understand it's electronic, not cable driven. Needs to be removed and sent out for repair, or DIY.
Air conditioner stopped working years ago. Never used it, it's a Targa. Possible refrigerant recharge. Have the belt but it's not installed.
Needs Front Hood Struts and Engine Lid strut(s).
Small rust patch on bottom passenger door sill. (see picture).
Locking car doors from outside works only from passenger door lock.
Transmission upshifts with no issues, especially when warmed up. Downshift to first works when almost stopped. 4-3 downshift requires slight pause slight pressure on stick. 5-4 downshift best a slower speeds with firm hand. This 915 transmission has served me well all these years. I continue to drive with no problems. At some point, it may be just a matter of bushing replacement, and/or shift coupling adjustment.
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