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3,164cc SOHC Flat 6-Cylinder Engine Bosch Fuel Injection 217bhp at 5,900rpm 5-Speed Manual G50 Transaxle 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Disc Brakes *Beautifully trimmed in Silver Metallic over Grey leather *One of just 824 '89 Speedster to come to the US from new *Single owner since 2004 *The ultimate, open G-body THE PORSCHE 911 SPEEDSTER Porsche's first take on an open-top 911 had been the Targa model of 1965, a "halfway house" design chosen because of fears that a genuine soft-top would not meet U.S. federal safety regulations. By 1981, the company felt able to proceed with the genuine article. Introduced in normally aspirated 3.0-liter form in 1982, the 911 Cabriolet proved a hit from the moment of its debut at the Geneva Salon in March. By the end of the 1983 model year, the 911 Cabriolet had sold over 4,000 units, a total some 50% higher than that achieved by the less expensive Targa version. Completing the soft-top 911 line-up was the Speedster, which revived a charismatic model from Porsche's past when it arrived in 1989 (the name previously having been applied to that most stylish of the many Type 356 variants). The 3.2-liter Speedster was launched immediately prior to the introduction of the new Type 964 bodyshell; thus, was the last 911 model to feature the old-style body based on the original design of 1963. The latter was reworked by chief stylist Tony Lapine, incorporating numerous references to the original 356 Speedster as well as a pair of controversial "camel hump" cowlings behind the seats that concealed the stowed-away manual top, a simplified affair described by the factory as for "temporary" use only. From 1984, Porsche had offered the "Turbo Look" body style—flared wheelarches, large rear wing and deeper front spoiler—on its normally aspirated models. This option was extended to the Speedster and the vast majority were ordered with it. One of the rarest of the 911 family, the Speedster was only built during 1989, and a mere 2,065 cars were completed. THE MOTORCAR OFFERED One of only 824 '89 Speedsters to come to the United States from new, this Silver Metallic over Grey example left the factory in Zuffenhausen in June of 1989. Nicely outfitted with options including 8-way power seats for both driver and passenger, a shorter shifter lever for the G50 transmission, and a Blaupunkt Reno AM/FM cassette radio, little is known about the car's early history. The first known history is in 2001 when the car was registered in New Jersey with 121 miles on the clock—a figure that is recorded to have been original on both the title and CARFAX. In 2004 the Porsche was acquired by the current owner with a reported 124 original miles, again a figure indicated as from new on accompanying DMV paperwork. While the car has been on static display since acquisition, it appears that the original miles-per-hour speedometer and odometer was replaced with a metric unit that currently reads 21 km—which is likely the mileage covered since the unit was installed. The overall condition of the car would tend to indicate that the metric speedometer was installed very shortly after purchase in 2004 and that the car remains a very low mileage example. Showing nicely after its years off the road and with virtually no use, mechanical recommissioning is recommended prior to active enjoyment. Rarely seen in this elegant and classic color scheme, the Speedster is sure to provide delight to its lucky new owner.