AN ICONIC 1980s Porsche, left untouched in a barn for 14 years, is now on sale for £25,000.
The Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Sport coupé was put into storage by its owner in 2011 after being bought in 2002.
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Its three litre engine produces 231bhp with a top speed of over 150mph – and is capable of doing 0-60mph in 5.6 seconds.
According to records, the car had only covered 476 miles years before its owner, a busy solicitor in Northamptonshire, moved it into a barn next to his home.
He has recently passed away, prompting the family to sell on the iconic motor.
The UK-only C16 model dates back to 1989, the final year of 3.2 production, before the introduction of the 964.
It comes factory-fitted with a black lip front spoiler, a rear whale tail rear spoiler, sports seats and Bilstein Sport shock absorbers.
It was also optioned with a sunroof and the sought-after paint colour of silver metallic.
The listing states: “This 911 was first registered in May 1989 and passed through five keepers before being purchased by our vendor in October 2002.
“We believe he bought it from Autofarm of Bicester, Oxfordshire.”
It adds: “Kept warm and dry by a neighbouring room, this old building has done a very reasonable job of preserving this special car.
“Its condition when it was put away must have been exceptional and very much in-keeping with a minimally used 40,000 mile 911, with original features and components still in place.
“Bodywork panels, paintwork, carpets, headlining and factory-finishes all appear to be original – and a jack and toolkit complete the picture.
“The car is a feast of detail for any Porsche enthusiast, preserved in a manner that they will really appreciate.
The Porsche will auctioned by Iconic Auctioneers in Northampton on 17 May – with an estimated sale price of £20,000 to £25,000.
It comes after an iconic 90s Ford Escort with its original rear spoiler hit the market for a whopping £100,000, ten times its original value.
The vintage motor was built at the Rhein Assembly Plant in Germany in 1992, making it one of the “highly collectable” 2,500 “Big Turbo” vehicles.
It was one of only 7,145 ever made and can reach a top speed of 147mph.
Meanwhile, a classic 1964 Aston Martin DB5, regarded as the ultimate “Bond Car”, was listed for auction with an expected sale price of £512,000.
The vehicle had been restored with a rare Caribbean Pearl finish, electric windows, reclining seats, a three-spoke wood-rimmed steering wheel and wool carpeting.
PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO E-HYBRID COUPÉ – THE KEY SPECS
Here are the key details…
- Top speed: 190mph
- 0 to 62mph: 3.6 seconds
- Engine: 4-litre V8 petrol with electric motor
- Power: ~730 horsepower
- Torque: 950Nm
- Transmission: 8-speed automatic gearbox
- Electric range (combined): 44 miles
- Electric range (city): 49 miles
- Charge time (11kW): 2.2 hours
- Length: 4.93 metres
- Width without mirrors folded: 2.19 metres
- Height: 1.65 metres
- Wheelbase: 2.9 metres
- Luggage compartment volume: 434 litres
- Luggage volume with seats folded: 1,344 litres
- Fuel tank: 70 litres
Picture Credit: Porsche
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