• Seller: David B rill (Contact)
• Location: Essex, Connecticut
• Mileage: 105,000 Shown
• Chassis #: WP0EB0911HS170489
• Title Status: Clean
• Engine: 3.2-Liter Flat 6
• Transmission: 5-Speed G50 Manual

Some cars carry a presence you can feel before they’re even running, and this 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet G50, offered as a Barn Finds Exclusive, absolutely fits that description. Finished in Silver Metallic over a rare Lipstick Red interior, this is one of those 3.2-liter Carreras that has quietly lived a well-loved, lightly used life—exactly the kind of background enthusiasts hope to find when hunting for the right air-cooled car.

The seller is the fourth owner and has cared for the car for roughly 13 years, though he’s only added about 1,500 miles during that time. The odometer now shows 105,990 miles, and while a clerical error shows up on the CarFax, the stated mileage is believed to be accurate. The car has a long geographic story—originally purchased near Boston, it later made stops in New Hampshire, Arizona, and Oklahoma before returning west to California. It eventually found its way back to New England, where it has remained since.

Though driven sparingly, the car has been maintained thoughtfully. The current owner changed the oil every couple of years—only a few hundred miles apart given his usage—and oversaw a long list of key service items. These include a clutch replacement, valve cover gaskets, starter, rear brakes, calipers, rotors, belts, CV boots, and rear tires. The power top has been serviced as well, though it is currently functioning manually. A compression test performed when he purchased the car showed excellent results on five cylinders and slightly lower compression on one, prompting a fresh set of plugs and a new coil at that time.

From the factory, this Carrera was heavily optioned. It arrived with AC, power leather sport seats, power locks, cruise control, slotted and drilled power disc brakes, 16-inch Fuchs wheels, an alarm system, heated seats, and even upgraded carpeting in the front trunk. The Monaco Red interior—one of the most striking Porsche color combinations of the era—remains as bold as ever. The driver’s seat shows wear, and the passenger seat displays the typical stress lines expected after 100K miles, but the rest of the cabin presents very well. The original paint also impresses, with only a handful of touched-up chips.

The seller notes a few non-critical items needing attention: the fog lights are inoperative, the AC is not working due to lack of R12, and the power top’s switches will need a revisit. Even so, the car starts cleanly after sitting, settles in quickly, and drives exactly as a G50 Carrera should—smooth, strong, and eager.

Considering the market for original-paint, well-optioned Carrera cabriolets, the seller has priced the car at $47,500 to reflect its minor needs. With the top down, that Lipstick Red interior steals the show, and the driving experience remains as rewarding today as it was the day this car left Stuttgart.

Would you take on a lightly used, well-documented G50 Cabriolet with rare colors and honest charm?