1986Porsche911 Cabriolet 73.8k mi, Extensive Recent Work
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Guards Red, top down, and that air-cooled flat-six singing — this ’86 911 Cabriolet is pure analog Porsche, with a 5-speed that makes every drive feel alive.
Highlights
- Guards Red finish
- Air-cooled 3.2L flat-6
- Type 915 5-speed manual
- Only driven 1,800 miles annually
- 73,743 original miles
- Recent clutch, transmission rebuild, fuel lines, and engine reseal
Overview
SBX Cars is proud to offer for sale this 1986 Porsche 911 Cabriolet, showing 73,743 miles (118,678 km) on the odometer at the time of cataloging. Finished in Guards Red over a Black full leather interior, this open-top G-body is one of the most recognizable and enduring configurations of Porsche’s air-cooled era.
With its upright headlights, narrow bodywork, and classic proportions, the Cabriolet captures the character that made these 911s so beloved. Fold down the soft top for maximum engagement - open to the elements, with that glorious flat-6 wailing away, unfiltered, behind you.
This car’s factory Type 915 5-speed manual transaxle promises the kind of direct, mechanical feel that defines the Porsche 911 air-cooled driving experience. Inside, the cabin is trimmed in extended black leather with VDO instrumentation, a Blaupunkt cassette stereo, and power-adjustable seats, offering a blend of classic simplicity and well-equipped comfort.
Specifications & Options
Exterior
- Guards Red finish
- Black convertible soft top with matching boot cover
- 16” black Fuchs alloy wheels with Porsche crest center caps
- Dunlop SP Sport D40 M2 front tires measuring 205/55
- Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport rear tires measuring 225/50
- Integrated fog lights
- Black badging
- Rear heckblende
Interior
- Black leather that extends to the door panels, dashboard, and center console
- Power-adjustable bucket seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- VDO analog gauge set
- 7,000-rpm tachometer
- 160-mph speedometer with inset odometer reading 73,743 mi
- Fuel level
- Oil level
- Oil pressure
- Oil temperature
- Clock
- Blaupunkt Monterey AM/FM cassette stereo
- Air conditioning
- Power windows
- Power door locks
- Power-adjustable side mirrors
Mechanical
- Naturally aspirated 3.2L flat-6
- Bosch Motronic fuel injection
- Factory rated for 207 horsepower at 5,900 rpm and 192 lb-ft of torque at 4,800 rpm
- Type 915 5-speed manual transaxle
- Four-corner cross-drilled power disc brakes
- Front strut tower brace
Service History
Recent service highlights for this 1986 Porsche 911 Cabriolet include the following:
- December 2024: New fuel pump and lines, oil change, and replacement spark plugs and injectors
- November 2021: Replacement clutch, rebuilt transmission, and resealed engine
Condition & Reports
This 1986 911 is described by the seller as well-maintained with a long ownership history that has been professionally waxed and detailed. The clean CARFAX report shows ownership history in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Maryland. Wear on the driver’s seat side bolster and paint meter readings can be seen in the gallery.
Included in the Sale
- Two keys
- Owner’s manual
- Folder with maintenance receipts
Summary
The 1986 Porsche 911 Cabriolet sits squarely in the sweet spot of the air-cooled era, pairing the German automaker’s iconic flat-6 with the analog feel of the G-body platform. Its compact footprint, classic styling, and manual gearbox reflect a time when the 911 was still defined by simplicity and driver input rather than technology.
Finished in Guards Red over black leather and supported by recent mechanical work, including a rebuilt transmission and engine reseal, this appears to be a well-kept and highly usable example. For enthusiasts drawn to the character of Porsche’s earlier cars, it offers a compelling connection to the brand’s roots in a droptop format.
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1986 Porsche911 Cabriolet
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