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A ‘modern classic’ if ever there was one, Porsche’s long-running 911 arrived in 1964, replacing the 356. The latter’s rear-engined layout was retained but the 911 switched to unitary construction for the bodyshell and dropped the 356’s VW-based suspension in favour of a more modern McPherson strut and trailing arm arrangement. In its first incarnation, Porsche’s single-overhead-camshaft, air-cooled flat six displaced 1,991cc and produced 130bhp; progressively enlarged and developed, it would eventually grow to more than 3.0 litres and, in turbo-charged form, put out well over 300 horsepower. Porsche’s first take on a convertible 911 had been the Targa model of 1965, a ‘halfway house’ design chosen because of fears that a genuine soft-top would not meet US Federal safety regulations, but by 1981 the company felt able to proceed with the genuine article. Introduced in normally aspirated 3.0-litre form in 1982, the 911 Cabriolet lost little, if any, rigidity with the deletion of the Targa roll-over bar, while its speedily raised/lowered top featured a detachable, zip-fastened rear window. The 911 Cabriolet proved a hit from the moment of its debut at the Geneva Salon in March 1982 and by the end of the 1983 model year had sold over 4,000 units, a total some 50% higher than that achieved by the cheaper 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. Based on the 911 Turbo Cabriolet, though normally aspirated, the 3.2-litre Speedster was launched immediately prior to the introduction of the new Type 964 bodyshell, and thus was the last 911 model to feature the ‘classic’ bodystyle. The latter was reworked by chief stylist Tony Lapine incorporating numerous references to the original 356 Speedster, from the racy, low windscreen to the pair of cowlings behind the seats that concealed the stowed-away hood. One of the rarest of the 911 family, the 911 Speedster was built during 1989 only, a mere 2,102 cars being completed. This superb 911 Speedster was sold new in June 1989 to celebrated Merecedes-Benz and Porsche collector, the late Erich Hillgruber in Hamburg, Germany, where it remained until 1999. It was next owned by Frederic Storz in France, from where it was acquired by the current (believed third) owner in 2005. It has covered c.66,000 kilometres from new and is presented in commensurately immaculate condition. Handsomely finished in Guards Red with black leather interior, the car is offered with 2005 bill of sale, copy French registration, Swiss Carte Grise, original guarantee/service book, owner’s manual and rare Speedster supplement. A modern classic and very keenly priced in today’s market. €40,000 – 60,000 Ce superbe Speedster Porsche 911 a été vendu neuf en juin 1989 au regretté Erich Hillgruber, célèbre collectionneur de Mercedes et Porsche, à Hambourg où il est resté jusqu'en 1989. Il est ensuite passé entre les mains de Frédéric Storz, en France, qui l'a cédé en 2005 au propriétaire actuel (supposé le troisième). Il a parcouru environ 66 000 km depuis sa livraison neuf et se présente en état immaculé. Magnifiquement peinte en rouge rubis avec sellerie de cuir noir, cette voiture est offerte avec son certificat de vente de 2005, une copie du document d'immatriculation français, sa carte grise suisse, un carnet d'entretien et de garantie d'origine, un manuel d'utilisation et le rare supplément Speedster. Une "classique moderne" à un prix très raisonnable sur le marché actuel.