Stock #1649 VIN: WP0AB0916HS1xxxxx** ENG# 64H09xxx (930/25)** TRN# 74H07xxx (G50/01)** 61,500 Miles Black (L700) on Black Leather (VN) 5-Speed Manual Transmission (G50) Clean and Clear California Title Clean Carfax® Report / No Accidents Mostly Original Paint SoCal Owned from New 1 Owner for 20 Years All VIN Decals Present
The final run of the impact bumper cars ran from the model year 1987 to halfway through 1989. Although horsepower increased to 217, the most significant upgrade was the transmission. From 1972 through 1986, Porsche relied on the 915 model gearbox. It was more fragile and required precise shifting behavior to ensure a longer life. Starting in 1987, the G50 transmission was introduced. It was built by Getrag and had a Borg-Warner synchromesh. The result was a more forgiving shifting experience as well as increased reliability. Also, the turbo hydraulic clutch system provided easier clutch pedal use. Headlights were upgraded to H5 models as well. The final mechanical upgrade was a thermostatically controlled fan for the front fender oil cooler, which improved oil cooling on hot days.
This Carrera was built in June of 1987 and sold new on August 28th, 1987, by Hoehn Motors, the Porsche dealer in Carlsbad, California. It was ordered with the following factory options:
- CA Equipped
- Cassette Radio Blaupunkt Reno SQR46
- Central Locking System
- Sport Seats with Electric Height Controls
- 16” Fuchs Forged Alloy Wheels
- Cruise Control
- Electric Sunroof
The first owner was Frank Patrick from Lemon Grove, California. It appears he kept this 911 for a few years and approximately 10k miles before selling it to Eric Ljungquist of San Diego, California. Eric began servicing the car at Black Forest Automotive and continued to do so for the next 15 years/39k miles. Besides routine annual service, the following items were also done during his care:
- Drive belts, left cam oil line, fix reverse light wiring, service AC (1/94 @ 28,253 miles)
- Speed reference impulse sender (9/94 @ 29,786 miles)
- Rebuilt DME/fuel injection computer (11/98 @ 33,491 miles)
- Major service and updated metal steering shaft bushing (10/05 @ 43,735 miles)
Eric sold this 911 to the current San Diego enthusiast on September 21st, 2006 with 48,981 miles. Before the current owner’s purchase, he had a pre-purchase inspection, which it passed and included compression/leakdown test averages of 180 compression and 4% off on leakdown.
The current owner purchased this 911 as a delayed Graduate School graduation present to himself. He has always been a car enthusiast and has loved the 911 since he was a kid. For the past 20 years, the current owner has added another 12k miles of light weekend use. Most Sundays, he would take the car out for an early morning drive as his therapy. Newer sports cars never appealed to him as much as the analog nature of this Carrera. Each year, he would ritually detail this 911. Naturally, it was always garaged and serviced annually. He continued regular service with Black Forest. In fact, this 911 has been serviced with the same shop for over 25 years. Between the current owner’s records and the dealer stamps in the maintenance booklet, nearly every service has been accounted for. Besides regular/annual oil services (regardless of miles), highlights of other maintenance by the current owner include:
- Replaced oil return tubes with updated units due to oil leaks (11/06 @ 49,306 miles)
- Update rear sway bar brackets/mounts (4/07 @ 49,952 miles)
- New alternator, oil pressure sender, turn signal switch, oil service (1/08 @ 50,004 miles)
- Repair speedometer and clock at NoHo Speedo (1/13)
- Axle service/replace CV boots, repack CV joints, oil service (2/13 @ 53,834 miles)
- Replace set of Fuchs wheels due to originals being polished 16×6 and 16×7 (5/14)
- Replace all shifter bushings and oil service (2/17 @ 56,891 miles)
- Mount and balance new Michelin Pilot Sport AS 3+ tires (12/19 @ 58,330 miles)
- New drive/alternator belt, A/C belt, and oil service (1/21 @ 59,031 miles)
- Transmission fluid flush, O2 sensor, spark plugs (2/22 @ 59k miles)
- Air filter, oil service, brake flush, inspection (3/22 @ 59,643 miles)
- Major service (3/23 @ 60,066 miles)
- Spark plugs
- Valve adjustment
- Valve cover gaskets
- Oil service
- Fuel filter
- Air filter
- Interstate battery
- Mechanic noted shocks are starting to weep, but nothing major
- Rebuild front brake calipers, front brake hoses, oil service (1/25 @ 60,811 miles)
- Most recent oil service (3/26 @ 61,237 miles)
The exterior of this Carrera is in excellent condition and indicative of a low-mile garaged SoCal preservation example. The majority of the paint is original and verified with a paint meter. There’s a small area in front of the right headlight that had some touch-up work and blending on the right front fender. Visually, it’s indistinguishable. There are minimal signs of use with no major rock chips, scratches, or dents. All the exterior lights work, and the lenses are in good shape with no major flaws. The glass is all original, including the windshield, and has the proper factory stampings. There are no major chips or scratches. The Fuchs wheels have the proper anodized finish and are wearing Michelin tires installed 6 years/3k miles ago. They have at least 75% life remaining with no signs of age. The brake pads have between a third and half-life remaining.
The interior is equally as nice and original as the exterior, just as you’d expect for a low-mile/low-ownership SoCal Carrera. The front leather seats have no rips, tears, or excessive wear marks. The rear seats look unused. The headliner has no tears, stains, or sagging. The sunroof headliner was recently repaired/reglued, and the sunroof mechanism was repaired. The sunvisors look new. The rear parcel shelf speakers have cracks on the plastic surrounds. The carpet has no stains or heavy wear marks and is protected with a set of 4 custom Cocomats. The door panels are in good shape with minimal warping of the door pockets. The thresholds are in good shape with no tears on the door rubber. The dash has no cracks or warping, and all the gauges work properly, including the clock. The power windows, mirrors, and sunroof all work. The seat height adjusters do not work. The A/C blows, just not cold, and the radio is disconnected, as it does not work. The cruise control system operates properly.
This Carrera starts easily and holds a smooth idle. It pulls evenly throughout the rev range with no hesitation. The handling is direct, yet compliant, and the car tracks straight. The brakes have an excellent bite with no fading or pulling. The transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears with no grinding.
California registration is current to September 2027, and it just passed California’s strict smog test.
This Carrera comes with 2 main keys, 2 wheel lock keys, owner’s manual with vinyl cover, original maintenance booklet with dealer stamps going back to new, car cover, jack, space saver spare, tool kit, air compressor, original Blaupunkt radio (doesn’t work), custom Coco Mats (4), spare DME relay, radio delete plate, and miscellaneous Porsche books.
**Note: VIN and other numbers withheld to protect against fraud. All numbers, including VIN, Engine, and color, will be provided to serious buyers.
ALWAYS TAKE THE CAR!
Somebody, please take this Porsche on a driving adventure. Yes, this is a cry for help.
I’m writing this from somewhere in the High Sierra mountains about halfway through a 2,000-mile vintage car rally.
As my dad and I are having a blast driving through the pine forests, this 1987 Carrera depresses me.
Not because there’s anything wrong with it, but quite the opposite.
It’s a remarkably preserved, completely unmodified, documented-from-new G50 Carrera.
It’s just that it appears to have spent the last 40 years doing everything except what a 911 is supposed to do…be driven.
I’m pretty sure this car has spent more time being serviced, documented, polished, and carefully stored than it has spent crossing county lines.
What a waste.
These aren’t museum pieces. They’re vehicles. They’re supposed to take you somewhere.
Through mountains. Across deserts. Down roads you’ve never driven before.
Preferably with a questionable route, a full tank of gas, and absolutely no idea where you’ll end up.
Porsches don’t build memories sitting in a garage…they just become expensive furniture.
Where would you drive this 911?
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Paul at 714-335-4911 or [email protected]
This vehicle is sold “as-is” with no warranty, written or implied. In some cases, the vehicle still has the remaining factory warranty in place and will be described above if that is the case. All taxes and fees are the buyer’s responsibility and are not included in the listed price. All vehicle sales will require a $170 administration fee. The vehicle listed is described to the best of our ability. The information is based on our own research and statements made to us by the previous owner(s). To the best of our knowledge, the above information is accurate. We are not responsible for errors in our description of options or any other details. The above-mentioned vehicle is used and can be expected to show some wear and tear. It is not a brand-new vehicle. We do welcome all local pre-purchase inspections on vehicles to verify their condition. For payment, we accept bank transfers, cashier’s checks, or cash. Checks take up to 10 business days to clear. The vehicle and title will be held until all funds are cleared and verified. Bank transfers usually only take 24 hours.
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