It is rare to find a really good air-cooled Porsche 911 for under £30,000 but this 1985 Carrera 3.2 Targa certainly is. It is a delight to drive and feels really well sorted, with a strong engine and good gearbox.The engine was rebuilt by Porsche specialist JZ Machtech 40,000 miles ago, with receipts and photographs detailing the work, so you can ignore the mileage on the clock – not only has the engine only covered 40,000 miles, much of the rest of the car has been restored, too, making a superb example for a great price.

The Porsche comes with a massive history file, detailing all work done to the car over the years – and it’s an impressive read. Recent work of note includes a new clutch, four new Bilstein dampers, new engine ‘tinware’, new oil seals, gearbox oil change and more in 2018. In the same year, new rear lights were fitted. More recently, the car has just had a service and brake fluid change.

The bodywork is finished in rare and eye-catching Prussian Blue Metallic which offsets the original black Fuchs alloy wheels and rear Sport spoiler perfectly, while the original ‘elephant ear’ door mirrors have been replaced with the sleeker ‘Cup’ style. The Porsche has been featured in GT Porsche magazine.

Inside, the car boasts blue leather seats with contrasting white piping, all of which is in good condition. The Targa roof is also in good condition and benefits from new seals.

Philip Raby Specialist Cars is refreshingly different. We like to build a friendly relationship with customers; before, during and after you buy from us. You won’t get a hard sell but you will get friendly and professional advice to ensure that we find exactly the right car for you. We have sold hundreds of Porsches and other specialist cars and have a vast experience to share with you.

Each car we sell goes through a thorough independent mechanical inspection and any faults found put right before sale. This ensures that your new car is ready for you to enjoy from day one, without you having to worry about a thing. In the unlikely event you have a problem, we include a six-month warranty unwritten by us. We stand by this warranty so, if you have any issue with your Porsche, wherever you are in the UK, we will work with you to put things right, without any quibble or fuss. So do please get in touch for a chat and to arrange a visit. Part exchange and finance available – please click the Finance button below for details.

Philip Raby says: “This is a lovely and affordable 3.2 Carrera that has a great service history and is a joy to drive. I’ve not seen another in this colour, either.”