I watched this video a while back when I bought my well used '89 Carrera 3.2 that needed some love from me. I bought it from a friend who had a stroke previously and couldn't maintain the car anymore. The price was good with us agreeing it was in need of deferred maintenance and an engine rebuild. In the end I got a break because I'm an enthusiast. The engine indeed had several broken head studs so I dropped the engine and got to it myself. A year later with a lighter wallet, lots of additional knowledge, and a running car I'm very happy with the end result and my journey to get here. The driving dynamic of the car is just so good and then the practically of such a small car comes to light actually using it to do stuff. It's just so unique and quirky I don't think I can get tired of it. So you can tell I'm quite smitten with the old gal.
Glad you're enjoying the car. They are indeed quite a quirky old thing to the point I can still remember getting my first one. These days I get in and use them without thinking. Keep on having fun.
I bought a 3.2 Carrera Sport Commemorative Edition this summer. What an absolute pleasure to drive an analogue drivers car with amazing looks. Thanks for the taking the time to do the video Henry!
Hi Henry. I bought the spitting image of the red targa off you 16 odd years ago - on a D plate. Brilliant car - which I still have today - it's brilliant fun on a summer day . I won't upset people by telling them how cheap these things were all those years ago.....
Tell me about it, to the point where I will stick my neck out and off you exactly the same price you paid us to buy back. How many car dealers would do that for you :-)
@@911virgin8 I just came across your channel. Great job! There is nothing better than an 80's 911. I'll keep an eye out for other videos. Thank you from San Francisco
Love my 85 carrera coupe, nothing wrong with the 915 gearbox if it is all set up right, had my car 15 years, runs great, designed to be worked on easy, so much information on the internet for them, this was a good honest video.
Thanks for the kind words. In terms of older classic Porsche 911 cars you are indeed right, the 3.2 Carrera is very accessible. They even have a Haynes manual for them !
As a 3.2 Targa owner, I had had my top re-built. I was told ONLY fold it up to place in the boot if you have to. Best not to fold to up - unless you have to for a trip and cannot leave it behind. They can leak, if not maintained and the un-needed wear is not good on these old tops. Just FYI - Again great post! Thanks!
I must be honest that's not something I have ever heard before and we have always folded them up as per the video. Having them re-covered is something of a black art. Some people do it really well, other times results are variable and often we see the wrong materials used.
I agree, had mine redone from a guy who specializes in it in NJ USA 7 years ago. and if I have to take the top with me if I take it off.. it goes behind the seat unfolded... just have foam to even out the floor so it rests all the way across. I don't like the fold marks it leaves behind.
Great video....originally from Lancashire, England, and now living in Scottsdale, AZ, I don’t experience UK weather. I just bought a 2014 Porsche 911 with only 9k miles on the car. People in Scottsdale have lots of $$$, and this particular lady had three Porsche 911’s with hardly any miles on any one if them, so I ended up buying her Racing Yellow 911. A car I’ve dreamed about since I was six years of age, when I watched a TV show in England where the guy drove around London in a Racing Yellow Porsche 911....Love the channel, which is very informative and love your cars 👍👍
Thanks for the kind words and glad you've managed to scratch the itch from a few years ago. You won't be missing the winter weather but those summer temperatures do look a bit on the high side. Don't be trying to polish the car outside !!
RUclips's search algorithm can be amazing some times. I'm currently debating between a Rolex Sky Dweller and an 1986 911 Coupe, and it recommends this great and informative video where you give a wealth of helpful and interesting information about the 911 while wearing a Sky Dweller :)
That's funny :) I can't think there are too many videos on the planet encompassing both. You can take one on the airplane with you, the other has to travel in the hold. The Sky Dweller is a lovely watch, I think I'm right in saying Rolex's most complex movement to date. Adjustment is a joy via the rotating bezel. Ended up going with a white face for clarity and to compliment the black face Daytona. I know blue face is all the rage but it reminds me too much of an old watch I had as a kid and ultimately I think you need to buy what you like and want rather than what supposed experts tell you is "best".
nice little review of the 3.2. Own a 87 911 Targa since 89. Summer driver, fun and easy to drive. G50 is the better gearbox from what all I have heard and read. So if you have a choice between an 86 and 87 that is in the same condition and almost the same price... go 4 the 87.
All things being equal the G-50 is a good choice but they are never equal. Just had a stunning 915 go out today that would knock spots off 99% of the G-50s on the market. They are over 30 years old now which means we must be even older....
What a great video. I’ve just bought a 997.2 which I’m loving. One day I may think about one of these old models. I will follow and watch more of your vids. Thank you so much for taking the time and your obviously a enthusiast!
Wow... Porsche’s Haven .... absolutely Love it..... to bad in this part of the world one needs to be loaded to own and run such masterpieces of engineering marvel! My love and dream started from 1983. 911 3.2 Targa. Being a teen ager then, I had never really been in one much less to have felt how it drove or handled..... thank you very much to you, and all enthusiasts devotees for bringing at least some "tactile" sensation to the rest of us!
No worries. We are in the process of having a 964 RS engine rebuilt, posted up the first video dropping it off a Jaz in St Albans, the next video where it's stripped down will be worth watching as we touch on some technical aspects of 911 engines.
Really enjoyed the video. My pal has an '88 with a G50 box which he's had since it was 18 months old and is just fabulous. I have a '94 993 which I thoroughly enjoy - had it for 8 years and no plans to sell
I have been called many things over the years but I'll take gentlemanly, I like that!! America and the UK are similar in many ways, very different in others. We can feast off each other's differences for the greater good. Look after yourself and stay safe.
That's a fantastic vid. As a relatively new owner of a '84 911T, I find myself hunting for informational videos like this. (along with the subscriptions to various forums) Many thanks and well done. Subscribed.
Excellent review, right away I am rudnine to the garage where my Targa 1986 rests (70 kilometres away 😵) to admire it. Delete the music when the engine runs and it will be a perfect video for a Porsche pourist.
Great review and I know from first hand experience how knowledgable you guys are, having bought a 993 from Tom a couple of years ago. Looking forward to the next video.
Fantastic honest review, took me down memory lane in that GP white Carrera and miss those classic torpedo wings constantly telling uou exactly where the cars is on the road.if I remember correctly this was the first model they did in full convertible after the 356
Glad you enjoyed it. The 3.0 SC which came before the 3.2 Carrera was offered as a convertible for the 1983 model year. 10 in the chassis number denoted coupe, 14 Targa and 15 convertible, handy if you're trying to spot a targa to convertible conversion !
@@911virgin8 Your are a walking talking encyclopedia when it comes to Porsche , Mr Firman and have always had the best quality cars for sale having brought one my self from you in 97
@@n.a1827 I'm not sure about that. I know a bit of stuff about some of the cars, thankfully when my knowledge runs out we have good depth throughout the team. Hoping to drag some of them in front of the camera at some point.....
I have a 1988 Carrera, 110K miles in perfect condition ...so fun to drive, with upgraded center exhaust and 7" & 9" Fuchs sounds and looks HOT ! Now my 2009 997TT ( 700 HP ) is just a crazy fast Supercar...as they say " Still No Substitute" !
Regarding the oil hahaha... I made the same mistake with my targa.... God!!! I smoked like the Patrol of France!!!????after 2 kms... I thought my engine was broken... The panic in term of expense repair.... I remember turning around a pretty big block in my neighborhood and recovering the smoke still there??!!!!! I was glad to call in august a garage to reassure me, he was closîng and say see you in september😆😎... The engine is not broken... Just full of oil... And no Porsche for holidays!!!! That's life... Epic... But I thought it would cost me an engine.... Ushhhh! As well... Exactly the same feeling with the front wings, the engine at the back when you drive it for the first time... Just magic, unique, nothing comparable... The feeling on the motorway.. When I pull on the engine just few seconds at 240 with such an astonishing facility???? So quickly?? And the vision at 360° because almost nothing of the body comes to obstruct the visibility... I thought for a while it was similar with a black cockpit inside an antique airplane.... As well, I felt comfortable like in a motorcycle with 4 wheels... I'm a daily biker commuter... Car it's secondary to me...obviously in a big city like Paris... Excellent overview for an hypothetic buyer... But that car , 3.2 is visceral!!!!
Glad you enjoyed the video. I've been through France a few times in a 3.2 Carrera with great memories. The first time we had booked a place to stay overnight but struggled to find it. We were in the right area but everything was dark. There was a not on the door - "Fermé pour cause de décès." !! We had to make some hasty alternative plans and ended up staying in a little hotel built into the side of a mountain. Sometimes the best experiences come through a change of plans. Look after yourself and give our love to France !
Really good video on the 911 3.2 Carrera. I have one of my own (84) and just love to see reviews like this on them. Looking forward to more content. I spotted a 993, possibly you could review that one in the next video?
Nice informative video! I sold my 1984 carrera Targa to buy my house, worst decision i ever made ... i still miss my little friend today especially when the sun is out ... hopefully i will find a fairly affordable carrera in the near future. Keep up the good work!
Very good and excellent advice started just with 3.2 but did end up with a 930 but definitely not a starter car. Tips on storage and routine maintenance would be great. Many thanks for posting and take care in these difficult times.
Thanks for that. Great ideas for future videos which we can look at. We are fortunate in being a family business so are able to pull together. Also the nature of our setup here makes it much easier to cope whilst remaining socially distanced. We are not relying on staff coming in daily which protects them and allows us to fulfill our moral obligation. The team are living on site. Stay safe.
Really enjoyed your video. I’m currently looking at a 1986 3.2 Targa that looks very similar to the Targa in your video. Just gorgeous. Thank you for providing your knowledge and experience. Look forward to your future videos.
@@911virgin8 Henry, i have a question. The 3.2 Carrera I'm considering, I'm always looking at the panel gaps. I noticed the hood doesn't quite sit completely flush with the bumper rubber, on one side when viewing from he front of the car. I also notice in your video above at 15:22 that the hood on the passenger (the red 911) side was not quite flush with the bumper rubber. Is that somewhat normal for these cars? Thank you so much. I think I've watched this video 10 times.
@@chrisyarbrough2955 Hi there. We are now starting to get into the realms of expert knowledge which can't be taught in a RUclips video. What constitutes grounds for concern will extend beyond how the bonnet sits. Ultimately it rests on some rubber stops which can screw in or out to suit. Of more concern is the front tub, inner wings etc to see if the car has had accident damage. We see so many horrible cars in the course of a year many of which were bought in good faith and for strong money on the grounds they were nice and shiny, ticked all the boxes on the check list and so on. Have someone who knows their onions look at the car for you. A couple of hundred pounds, dollars, Euros or two sheep is a small price to pay if it saves you making a mistake. If all is well you have the comfort of knowing that's the case.
Another great vid that people will pick holes in for the sake of it, the 86 Carrera with a 915 is my favourite early 911, that white one would of been a keeper for me. Just to split hairs the boot lids weren't the same & also the hinges differ as the sport had two dampers, late SC's (1981 on) had hydraulic tensioners so not a 3.2 thing as such although they all had it, and that loverly red targa was a very early 1984 built example even though on a B plate & maybe that's why you couldn't master the fog lamp controls ;-) All the best.
Thanks for the kind words. The boot lids were / are different if ordering new from Porsche but the reality is you can interchange them if swapping hardware. You can even weld up holes where spoilers have been by using copper as a backing when welding. I'm going to stand on my comment that the hydraulic tensioners were introduced for the 1984 model year when the Carrera came out. I don't think they came out in 1982. A lot of people retro fitted the tensioners to SCs. 1987 model year was the introduction for integral fog lights which finally removed the under hanging "add on" lights.
I had a lovely 964 targa florio. Really interesting to hear about bodywork issues on outwardly shiny cars you see. My own advice and experience would always be to deal with a specialist like yourselves and perhaps pay a little more or perhaps not!
Thanks Henry brilliant video such good memories of my 89 turbo widow maker brought back! Thanks RUclips for flagging this channel today I'm subscribed now and will definitely be checking you guys out post pandemic for my late summer birthday treat... Youngest off to university this year so what the heck playtime again me thinks!
Just see your comment. Sorry for the delay in replying. Yes, the 930 turbos were quite a beast. 300hp strapped to 4 wheels and a steering wheel with a healthy dose of turbo lag thrown in and no ABS brakes - just for fun....
Fantastic video , surprised you didn't mention the early transporter and beetle when explaining the heat exchanges and torsion bar suspension . im looking for my first Porsche so great video for me.
Thanks for the kind words. There's obviously a limit to how far we can go with each element in the video. Within Porsche the 356 was born in 1948 from memory and obviously Ferdinand Porsche was lead engineer in the Beetle project which was first launched around 1938 I believe.
@@911virgin8 hi thanks for the reply was not meant in anyway as a complaint but like myself I have spent along time on restoring and converting old VW's as will a lot of other people . thanks again for the great video .
I'm conscious not to try and make buying guides as it's a bit more complicated than that. You have to treat each car as an individual on it's own merit.
Great video! I'm a first time viewer and just subscribed. One thing that did confuse me was when, earlier in the video, you said you'd mentioned the heat exchanger but hadn't yet. Guessing that was a mix-up in the edit but I forgive you! 😄
This was an early video but we are still learning. There isn't a script, it just blurts out and then we try to edit it into something that makes sense.
I think as time passes I would look at each car on it's own merit. A really sharp 915 box is better than a tired G50 box. In period the G50 was a definite step up, 35 years down the line finding good examples is key.
Nice educational vid. Also interesting to add a face to some forgotten memories of time spent on PH a long time ago :). Sure hope you have done similar with that lovely 993 in the background.
Great video and love the Long Train Running guitar solo too! I wonder who performed that? I also wish I had bought a 3.2 before, but I think they are a little out of reach now, sadly...
That was performed by Matt who works here - a man of many talents... The 3.2 Carreras have certainly appreciated in value over the years and I suspect they will only go one way. It gets harder to find good cars as each year passes.
I had 3, 2x 3.2 Carrera's and an 3.0 SC. I hade a 928 4.7 Ltre S2 and 944 2.7 Lux with I had remapped. My Dad had the early 4 speed Turbo with RUF alloys, that was a monster. Took it to AFN for a service and the engine mount bolt fell out leaving the engine to flop around. Need those removed to service it... Yes, they are great cars but they cost a FORTUNE to maintain. They usually come with a massive folder and for a bad reason. All those previous owners shelled out £1000 and then sold it on. The cars might also be galvanized coated body panels, but if they get damaged they rot away behind paint. The 3.0 SC is one to avoid. I was constantly plagued by gearbox synco problems and poor heating. Window rubbers perish and water can run in where you can't see it. Very tail happy car. Known as a widow maker and this is doubly true if you let the fuel drop below quarter of a tank. Tanks is in the front and the massive flat six is in the back. All the weight needs to be distributed if your going to use all the handling on the road. I span mine, and it's pretty terrifying. When it goes there's no stopping it!
Clearly old 911s are not for you - although your bought 3 of them... ! These are supercars and ultimately need looking after although in the realms of a classic supercar I would much rather be keeping a Porsche 911 on the road than something like a Ferrari for instance. Now they ARE expensive. The heating on pre 964s was something of a black art to master, with the 964 Porsche finally got it to de-mist the windscreen and so on. These days the 3.2 Carrera and 3.0SC are weekend hobby cars so such issues are more a niggle than a deal breaker. As Apple would say, they are a "feature". They do require a degree of skill to master and a particular driving technique. I've yet to spin one on the road under normal circumstances. A well sorted 915 gearbox is fine, from your description of engine mount bolts falling out it sounds as though you didn't find the right people to look after your car. Sadly there's good and bad with all marques.
@@911virgin8 Plenty of dealers say they will try and "look after your car". If you do buy one best look on it as a rolling project. I was a member of the Porsche owners club for years. Went to meeting in convoy. These cars aren't all bad, they sound great and are a drivers car. It's like having a washing machine behind you on full spin with the brick missing out of it...
First class vid and very well presented "AND" that carrera is absolute mint and now being May 2020 i has to be sold to some really proud owner by now.... professional people by look of the 911 Virgin company.... keep those awesome informative vids coming in!!!
Funnily enough we are just in the process of finalising a deal. Obviously somewhat unusual times but the phones are still ringing and the emails keep coming so I'm hopeful we can find a new normal in the not too distant future.
THIS is the one! This, or a 964. It’s just that 915 transmission in the previous models....as much as I adore those earlier 911s, that transmission is something I just wouldn’t want to deal with in a daily driver. Give me a G50 or nothing. I have to have a modern trans! And if any car ever was, purposely designed for it, the Porsche 911 is meant to be a daily driven car.
The 915 gearbox is quite fine to drive as well. Not optimal, but a nice challenge that teaches you to treat it with tender :D The real luxury of the later aircooled models 964 and 993 is the shorter gear lever...
The G50 box is theoretically a more precise easier to use box BUT as the cars get older I'd say it's more down to the individual car and a well sorted 915 box is not a bad gearbox. A much slicker gear change than anything Ferrari were offering at the time.....
I have an immaculate 1987 Supersport m491. I was hoping you’d mention this car. Rarely driven but a joy to drive. My head says sell it and invest the profits but my heart won’t let me.
911virgin thanks so much for the quality content. It’s raining heavily outside now otherwise I’d take mine out of the garage for a late evening spin after watching these vids.
Great review, detailed and factual ! Perhaps the best I saw on this genre ! Subscribed ! A suggestion from my side, for the next review: the first of the “newer” generations 911’s, and the first with awd, the 964 Carrera 4.
Hi there. We are largely dictated to by what cars come into stock and of late weather windows during which to film. The 964 is definitely on the radar and a firm favourite here. For what it's worth as the cars get older I think the emphasis is less on nuances between a C2 and a C4, more on good or bad specific examples. Sadly there are far more of the latter out there than the former.
911virgin Thanks for your quick reply ! My suggestion is also due to the fact I own a 964 C4 since early 2000’s, almost original (except for its wheels). Once the “underdog” (only surpassed by the magnesium crankcase ‘74-‘77 EFI 2.7’s), a good and well mantained 964 is nowadays considered almost as desirable as a 993. I would love to see an expert like you talking about my car, therefore.... 😃 I could borrow my car for you to review it, but I live in Lisbon.... Anyway, keep the great channel ! Already told my petrolhead friends about it ! 👌
@@nunomc2815 I was actually supposed to be in Lisbon this week on the maiden voyage of a new ship but for obvious reasons that sadly isn't happening. Non the less I've been there a few times and it's a great city. We've done a couple of Segway tours which deal with the steep roads easily. Many years ago in my youth we drove down to southern Portugal via France and Spain in a 1989 3.2 Carrera. A great trip. We entered Portugal from Badajoz. Anyway, 964s are definitely on the to do list....
Great video! And this is a lovely example. BTW, at the time of commenting there seems to be a problem with the formatting on your website. The photos of all the cars are squashed up and look like Noddy cars.
Shouldn't be any issues. We have changed the site relatively recently and there were some issues as it was fine tuned but they should be fully resolved now. Make sure you aren't looking at cached results. Thanks for the kind words
@@911virgin8 At first I thought it might be a cache problem so pressed Ctrl F5 to retrieve an uncached version and got the same thing. I just tried with Microsoft Edge, which I never normally use, and saw the same thing. On the cars for sale page the only normal one is the Bentley. All the other cars are formatted incorrectly. I can send a screen shot to your e-mail address.
When putting anything with mass into the bonnet, bungee it down! If you stop suddenly, you’ll put reverse dents into the hood. Ask me how I know! Cherry popped there…
One of the many aspects of classic Porsche ownership learned through years of hands on.... Packing the front area is indeed a specialist art as is dividing your luggage for longer road trips..
Hi Henry, I love the channel, very informative. I'm going to buy my first classic Porsche (possibly off yourself). I'm undecided between a 3.2 carrera or a 964 C2. I love the styling of the 3.2 but feel that the 964 would be easier to live with. What would you go for? Thanks and keep the great videos coming.
There isn't a right or wrong here. Certainly the 964 will be less of a culture shock, it feels more like a modern car. Both cars are old now so finding good ones are difficult. Not sure either would be an every day driver 365 days a year. As a weekend car the 3.2 Carrera's appeal is the fact it's so very different from your daily driver.
Thanks. For a really good rebuild at someone like Jaz Porsche in St Albans (the people who did our 964 RS rebuild) including full engine detailing you're probably looking at around £18,000. Obviously it depends on what actually needs doing, just doing piston rings, valve guides and timing chain ramps on a budget would reduce the price but go in there eyes wide open. Once the work has started it's hard not to go the extra mile and do things properly.
Why the watch on the right hand.Thanks for your video. I learned something. Rust in the doors sill as you indicated. What were you saying about the Kidney valve /drain in the rear wheel well?
Err... because it allows me to tell the time by comparing the position of the little hand and the big hand. Oh, you mean why do I wear it on my right hand not my left, that is related to the fact that I am a gifted genius as confirmed by the fact I was born left handed :-) There is an area of common corrosion inside the rear wheel wheel arch low down by the door shut panel. Google "Kidney Bowl" and 3.2 carrera. There will be loads of info to scare the life out of you !!
@@911virgin8 I wear my watch on my right hand also. Unique story. Met a great guy on a flight,very wealthy and humbled, said time is the most important gift we were given. Don't squander it. His watch, Patek, was on his right hand. Longer story. I have the rust you just described. I had my 87 3.2 for 6 years already ,drives it approx 2500 km per year. The honeymoon hasn't ended yet. Thanks for your tip.
@@roysingh5975 Patek are indeed a highly respectable maker although not a brand I currently own. Sounds like he was another one of the gifted left hand club.... Corrosion in kidney bowls can be sorted but it isn't a small job so be prepared and choose your bodyshop with care.
I'm hoping that you're referring to my height and not my weight :-) Actually a surprising amount of headroom in a 911, at 6 foot 2 inches I fit with no problem.
Well possibly not to some. I can see the appeal of the clean line but I do agree the classic mind's eye view of a 3.2 Carrera is with a spoiler on deck.
I believe I'm correct in saying their most complicated movement thus far. I find it incredible that little bits of metal can be configured to perform such a complicated analogue task. Adjusting the various elements via the rotating dial is a joy.
Glad you enjoyed it. Merchandising.....! The ticket to my early retirement, I can see it now as I'm floating around Phang Nga Bay in my mega yacht watching all the knock off Thai market stall selling them :-) Sadly not, they are actually hand made by Emily here in house. Everything in life is possible, As a one off I guess they would be about £80-£100 plus shipping but I would need to check.
What you will call the 3.2 Carrera steering wheel was introduced for the 1985 model year. 1984 model year 3.2 Carreras had the wheel fitted to the red targa in the video.
@@911virgin8 wrong steering wheel mate" that belongs to a early SC ...Yes the Targa !🙄🙃 ps I own a 1985 coup'e myself 👍Ps remove those bloody silly 930 stone guards !!👎
@@frankvella1392 We will have to agree to disagree on that one. I'm pretty sure that's the correct steering wheel for a 1984 3.2 Carrera. From October 1984 (1985 model year) they fitted the double bar center horn push commonly associated with the 3.2 Carrera but late 1983 / early to mid 1984 Carreras will have the 3 spoke wheel as per our Targa. As a caveat I will say we aren't in America so can only speak for UK / European cars but I think the US followed suit.
I watched this video a while back when I bought my well used '89 Carrera 3.2 that needed some love from me. I bought it from a friend who had a stroke previously and couldn't maintain the car anymore. The price was good with us agreeing it was in need of deferred maintenance and an engine rebuild. In the end I got a break because I'm an enthusiast. The engine indeed had several broken head studs so I dropped the engine and got to it myself. A year later with a lighter wallet, lots of additional knowledge, and a running car I'm very happy with the end result and my journey to get here. The driving dynamic of the car is just so good and then the practically of such a small car comes to light actually using it to do stuff. It's just so unique and quirky I don't think I can get tired of it. So you can tell I'm quite smitten with the old gal.
Glad you're enjoying the car. They are indeed quite a quirky old thing to the point I can still remember getting my first one. These days I get in and use them without thinking. Keep on having fun.
I bought a 3.2 Carrera Sport Commemorative Edition this summer. What an absolute pleasure to drive an analogue drivers car with amazing looks. Thanks for the taking the time to do the video Henry!
Thanks for the kind words
My dad was a Porsche dealer in Houston, TX when I was a kid. These cars bring back such great memories. Awesome channel.
Thank you !
I learned to drive and got my license on an '84 911 Targa. Felt like driving a go-kart.....loved it!
Hi Henry. I bought the spitting image of the red targa off you 16 odd years ago - on a D plate. Brilliant car - which I still have today - it's brilliant fun on a summer day . I won't upset people by telling them how cheap these things were all those years ago.....
Tell me about it, to the point where I will stick my neck out and off you exactly the same price you paid us to buy back. How many car dealers would do that for you :-)
Best video on classic 911s I‘ve seen in a long time. Great job! Looking forward to more content.
Thanks. We are on it as I type.....
@@911virgin8 I just came across your channel. Great job! There is nothing better than an 80's 911. I'll keep an eye out for other videos. Thank you from San Francisco
@@aviation3530 Many thanks for taking the time to comment. Subscribe to the channel, there's an eclectic range of Porsches and topics.
Love my 85 carrera coupe, nothing wrong with the 915 gearbox if it is all set up right, had my car 15 years, runs great, designed to be worked on easy, so much information on the internet for them, this was a good honest video.
Thanks for the kind words. In terms of older classic Porsche 911 cars you are indeed right, the 3.2 Carrera is very accessible. They even have a Haynes manual for them !
As a 3.2 Targa owner, I had had my top re-built. I was told ONLY fold it up to place in the boot if you have to. Best not to fold to up - unless you have to for a trip and cannot leave it behind. They can leak, if not maintained and the un-needed wear is not good on these old tops. Just FYI - Again great post! Thanks!
I must be honest that's not something I have ever heard before and we have always folded them up as per the video. Having them re-covered is something of a black art. Some people do it really well, other times results are variable and often we see the wrong materials used.
I agree, had mine redone from a guy who specializes in it in NJ USA 7 years ago. and if I have to take the top with me if I take it off.. it goes behind the seat unfolded... just have foam to even out the floor so it rests all the way across. I don't like the fold marks it leaves behind.
Thanks for your review! I drive mine not too often due to a lack of time, but I don't mind just looking at it for hours...
There's nothing wrong with giving it a good polish and admiring the view !
Great video....originally from Lancashire, England, and now living in Scottsdale, AZ, I don’t experience UK weather. I just bought a 2014 Porsche 911 with only 9k miles on the car. People in Scottsdale have lots of $$$, and this particular lady had three Porsche 911’s with hardly any miles on any one if them, so I ended up buying her Racing Yellow 911. A car I’ve dreamed about since I was six years of age, when I watched a TV show in England where the guy drove around London in a Racing Yellow Porsche 911....Love the channel, which is very informative and love your cars 👍👍
Thanks for the kind words and glad you've managed to scratch the itch from a few years ago. You won't be missing the winter weather but those summer temperatures do look a bit on the high side. Don't be trying to polish the car outside !!
RUclips's search algorithm can be amazing some times. I'm currently debating between a Rolex Sky Dweller and an 1986 911 Coupe, and it recommends this great and informative video where you give a wealth of helpful and interesting information about the 911 while wearing a Sky Dweller :)
That's funny :)
I can't think there are too many videos on the planet encompassing both. You can take one on the airplane with you, the other has to travel in the hold. The Sky Dweller is a lovely watch, I think I'm right in saying Rolex's most complex movement to date. Adjustment is a joy via the rotating bezel. Ended up going with a white face for clarity and to compliment the black face Daytona. I know blue face is all the rage but it reminds me too much of an old watch I had as a kid and ultimately I think you need to buy what you like and want rather than what supposed experts tell you is "best".
nice little review of the 3.2. Own a 87 911 Targa since 89. Summer driver, fun and easy to drive. G50 is the better gearbox from what all I have heard and read. So if you have a choice between an 86 and 87 that is in the same condition and almost the same price... go 4 the 87.
All things being equal the G-50 is a good choice but they are never equal. Just had a stunning 915 go out today that would knock spots off 99% of the G-50s on the market. They are over 30 years old now which means we must be even older....
I doubt there would be a better video for the 911,well done👏🏼
Thank you for the kind words.
What a great video. I’ve just bought a 997.2 which I’m loving. One day I may think about one of these old models. I will follow and watch more of your vids. Thank you so much for taking the time and your obviously a enthusiast!
Wow... Porsche’s Haven .... absolutely Love it..... to bad in this part of the world one needs to be loaded to own and run such masterpieces of engineering marvel! My love and dream started from 1983. 911 3.2 Targa. Being a teen ager then, I had never really been in one much less to have felt how it drove or handled..... thank you very much to you, and all enthusiasts devotees for bringing at least some "tactile" sensation to the rest of us!
Not sure where "your part of the world" is?
Great video! Thanks just bought a ‘77 coupe narrow body. Thanks for the hydraulic tensioner tip😃👌🏽🙏🏽
No worries. We are in the process of having a 964 RS engine rebuilt, posted up the first video dropping it off a Jaz in St Albans, the next video where it's stripped down will be worth watching as we touch on some technical aspects of 911 engines.
Really enjoyed the video. My pal has an '88 with a G50 box which he's had since it was 18 months old and is just fabulous. I have a '94 993 which I thoroughly enjoy - had it for 8 years and no plans to sell
No arguments with those two cars both good news !
Great job. You have a gentlemanly air about you and impart a sense of trust. Wish you were in the USA
I have been called many things over the years but I'll take gentlemanly, I like that!! America and the UK are similar in many ways, very different in others. We can feast off each other's differences for the greater good. Look after yourself and stay safe.
That's a fantastic vid. As a relatively new owner of a '84 911T, I find myself hunting for informational videos like this. (along with the subscriptions to various forums) Many thanks and well done. Subscribed.
Thanks for that. We will cover a very wide range of Porsches as our stock runs from the 1970's through to current so hopefully some interesting stuff
Great vid mate. Looking down the nose as a passenger is possibly the best view in motoring!!
Thanks for that. One of the most iconic views for sure and anyone who's driven an old 911 will instantly identify.
Good review - the correct level of detail.
Thanks.
Excellent review, right away I am rudnine to the garage where my Targa 1986 rests (70 kilometres away 😵) to admire it. Delete the music when the engine runs and it will be a perfect video for a Porsche pourist.
Glad you enjoyed it. Audio is probably the hardest thing for us to deal with and this was an early video we made.
The rims, the wing, the colour. Perfection.
Love the video. Thank you. Doobie brothers was a nice addition.
Thanks for the kind words
Love that white coupe :-) I have the same! Bought it from the first owner last year .. 124.000 miles but still drives lovely!
Good ones are a real joy
You want a real joy ?? Check out ours !!!😎😎😎😎🍺🍺🍺🍺 ruclips.net/video/Q7H6T2FWPZA/видео.html
Excellent video. Extremely well done and full of insight. Thank you for sharing.
No worries, glad you found it useful
Great review and I know from first hand experience how knowledgable you guys are, having bought a 993 from Tom a couple of years ago. Looking forward to the next video.
Thanks for the kind words. Trying to find a break in the weather to complete the next video. A shame we don't sell boats !!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Such a helpful and informative presentation. You really know your Porsche. Thank you.
Our pleasure !
Fantastic honest review, took me down memory lane in that GP white Carrera and miss those classic torpedo wings constantly telling uou exactly where the cars is on the road.if I remember correctly this was the first model they did in full convertible after the 356
Glad you enjoyed it. The 3.0 SC which came before the 3.2 Carrera was offered as a convertible for the 1983 model year. 10 in the chassis number denoted coupe, 14 Targa and 15 convertible, handy if you're trying to spot a targa to convertible conversion !
@@911virgin8 Your are a walking talking encyclopedia when it comes to Porsche , Mr Firman and have always had the best quality cars for sale having brought one my self from you in 97
@@n.a1827 I'm not sure about that. I know a bit of stuff about some of the cars, thankfully when my knowledge runs out we have good depth throughout the team. Hoping to drag some of them in front of the camera at some point.....
I have a 1988 Carrera, 110K miles in perfect condition ...so fun to drive, with upgraded center exhaust and 7" & 9" Fuchs sounds and looks HOT ! Now my 2009 997TT ( 700 HP ) is just a crazy fast Supercar...as they say " Still No Substitute" !
3.2 Carreras do indeed make for a great analogue classic Porsche experience.
Very good walk-through of the early 911’s 👍
Glad you enjoyed, thanks for taking the time to comment
A very informative video. As a prospective future purchaser I found that very helpful indeed, thanks!! When i'm ready I will come and see you
Thanks for that. You are always welcome.
Another rust area: front cowl around the windshield trim.
sportscarnut 993 as well.
A very excellent video! In depth and well put together!
Thanks for the kind words.
Regarding the oil hahaha... I made the same mistake with my targa.... God!!! I smoked like the Patrol of France!!!????after 2 kms... I thought my engine was broken... The panic in term of expense repair.... I remember turning around a pretty big block in my neighborhood and recovering the smoke still there??!!!!! I was glad to call in august a garage to reassure me, he was closîng and say see you in september😆😎... The engine is not broken... Just full of oil... And no Porsche for holidays!!!! That's life... Epic... But I thought it would cost me an engine.... Ushhhh!
As well... Exactly the same feeling with the front wings, the engine at the back when you drive it for the first time... Just magic, unique, nothing comparable... The feeling on the motorway.. When I pull on the engine just few seconds at 240 with such an astonishing facility???? So quickly?? And the vision at 360° because almost nothing of the body comes to obstruct the visibility... I thought for a while it was similar with a black cockpit inside an antique airplane.... As well, I felt comfortable like in a motorcycle with 4 wheels... I'm a daily biker commuter... Car it's secondary to me...obviously in a big city like Paris...
Excellent overview for an hypothetic buyer... But that car , 3.2 is visceral!!!!
Glad you enjoyed the video. I've been through France a few times in a 3.2 Carrera with great memories. The first time we had booked a place to stay overnight but struggled to find it. We were in the right area but everything was dark. There was a not on the door - "Fermé pour cause de décès." !! We had to make some hasty alternative plans and ended up staying in a little hotel built into the side of a mountain. Sometimes the best experiences come through a change of plans.
Look after yourself and give our love to France !
Very interesting viewing. Your knowledge is exemplary. Could you do a back story of how you started in the business? That would be worth watching
Thanks for the kind words. Hadn't thought about that as a video but certainly something for the future.
Really well done, as a 3.2 owner, I knew and lot of about before hand, but you gave a nice presentation. Cheers!
Thanks for that. We are trying to strike a balance between informative and not being boring. Time will tell if we manage to get it right.
Really good video on the 911 3.2 Carrera. I have one of my own (84) and just love to see reviews like this on them. Looking forward to more content. I spotted a 993, possibly you could review that one in the next video?
Excellent video. I’ll keep it as a reference
Glad you enjoyed it !
Lovely video and stunning examples. Thank you for posting
Our pleasure. Stay tuned for more of the same...
Nice informative video! I sold my 1984 carrera Targa to buy my house, worst decision i ever made ... i still miss my little friend today especially when the sun is out ... hopefully i will find a fairly affordable carrera in the near future. Keep up the good work!
On the plus side your house has probably gone up in value more than the Porsche.... I wish you well in your quest to get back into Porsche ownership.
Very good and excellent advice started just with 3.2 but did end up with a 930 but definitely not a starter car. Tips on storage and routine maintenance would be great. Many thanks for posting and take care in these difficult times.
Thanks for that. Great ideas for future videos which we can look at. We are fortunate in being a family business so are able to pull together. Also the nature of our setup here makes it much easier to cope whilst remaining socially distanced. We are not relying on staff coming in daily which protects them and allows us to fulfill our moral obligation. The team are living on site. Stay safe.
Great vid packed with useful information and without any romanticism so often shrouding the reality of ownership 👍
Thanks !
Really enjoyed your video. I’m currently looking at a 1986 3.2 Targa that looks very similar to the Targa in your video. Just gorgeous. Thank you for providing your knowledge and experience. Look forward to your future videos.
Thanks for the kind words. The 3.2 Carrera is a great classic Porsche which can be used in anger.
@@911virgin8 Henry, i have a question. The 3.2 Carrera I'm considering, I'm always looking at the panel gaps. I noticed the hood doesn't quite sit completely flush with the bumper rubber, on one side when viewing from he front of the car. I also notice in your video above at 15:22 that the hood on the passenger (the red 911) side was not quite flush with the bumper rubber. Is that somewhat normal for these cars?
Thank you so much. I think I've watched this video 10 times.
@@chrisyarbrough2955 Hi there. We are now starting to get into the realms of expert knowledge which can't be taught in a RUclips video. What constitutes grounds for concern will extend beyond how the bonnet sits. Ultimately it rests on some rubber stops which can screw in or out to suit. Of more concern is the front tub, inner wings etc to see if the car has had accident damage. We see so many horrible cars in the course of a year many of which were bought in good faith and for strong money on the grounds they were nice and shiny, ticked all the boxes on the check list and so on. Have someone who knows their onions look at the car for you. A couple of hundred pounds, dollars, Euros or two sheep is a small price to pay if it saves you making a mistake. If all is well you have the comfort of knowing that's the case.
Great video! A wealth of information on these beautiful classic 911's. Look forward to more videos, subscribed.
Many thanks. New videos are in the pipeline...
Another great vid that people will pick holes in for the sake of it, the 86 Carrera with a 915 is my favourite early 911, that white one would of been a keeper for me. Just to split hairs the boot lids weren't the same & also the hinges differ as the sport had two dampers, late SC's (1981 on) had hydraulic tensioners so not a 3.2 thing as such although they all had it, and that loverly red targa was a very early 1984 built example even though on a B plate & maybe that's why you couldn't master the fog lamp controls ;-)
All the best.
Thanks for the kind words. The boot lids were / are different if ordering new from Porsche but the reality is you can interchange them if swapping hardware. You can even weld up holes where spoilers have been by using copper as a backing when welding.
I'm going to stand on my comment that the hydraulic tensioners were introduced for the 1984 model year when the Carrera came out. I don't think they came out in 1982. A lot of people retro fitted the tensioners to SCs.
1987 model year was the introduction for integral fog lights which finally removed the under hanging "add on" lights.
I had a lovely 964 targa florio. Really interesting to hear about bodywork issues on outwardly shiny cars you see. My own advice and experience would always be to deal with a specialist like yourselves and perhaps pay a little more or perhaps not!
It's very true to say that many "bargains" can turn out to be very expensive in the long term....
Excellent review very informative on 84 Carrera & 915 GB 👍
Great video. I'm looking to enter the classic 911/912 market and this was very helpful. Thankyou and keep up the videos you are a mine of information
Our pleasure
Thanks Henry brilliant video such good memories of my 89 turbo widow maker brought back! Thanks RUclips for flagging this channel today I'm subscribed now and will definitely be checking you guys out post pandemic for my late summer birthday treat... Youngest off to university this year so what the heck playtime again me thinks!
Just see your comment. Sorry for the delay in replying. Yes, the 930 turbos were quite a beast. 300hp strapped to 4 wheels and a steering wheel with a healthy dose of turbo lag thrown in and no ABS brakes - just for fun....
Fantastic video , surprised you didn't mention the early transporter and beetle when explaining the heat exchanges and torsion bar suspension . im looking for my first Porsche so great video for me.
Thanks for the kind words. There's obviously a limit to how far we can go with each element in the video. Within Porsche the 356 was born in 1948 from memory and obviously Ferdinand Porsche was lead engineer in the Beetle project which was first launched around 1938 I believe.
@@911virgin8 hi thanks for the reply was not meant in anyway as a complaint but like myself I have spent along time on restoring and converting old VW's as will a lot of other people . thanks again for the great video .
Good overview. I would have liked more talk around maintenance/repair/durability and what to look for engine wise.
I'm conscious not to try and make buying guides as it's a bit more complicated than that. You have to treat each car as an individual on it's own merit.
Great video! I'm a first time viewer and just subscribed. One thing that did confuse me was when, earlier in the video, you said you'd mentioned the heat exchanger but hadn't yet. Guessing that was a mix-up in the edit but I forgive you! 😄
This was an early video but we are still learning. There isn't a script, it just blurts out and then we try to edit it into something that makes sense.
G50 the best transmission every Porsche fans favorite !! Shifting is like butter !👍🤓I've also own a 1987 Cab G50 👍
I think as time passes I would look at each car on it's own merit. A really sharp 915 box is better than a tired G50 box. In period the G50 was a definite step up, 35 years down the line finding good examples is key.
Excellent video, thank you, I only have a 997.2, but one day I would like one of these.
Thanks for the kind words. "only" having a 997.2 is a bit harsh, they are a great car !!
@@911virgin8 thank you, yes they are really are a good car and a keeper! :)
Nice educational vid. Also interesting to add a face to some forgotten memories of time spent on PH a long time ago :). Sure hope you have done similar with that lovely 993 in the background.
I haven't been on Pistonheads for a while! How can we not do something on the 993 - it's a legal requirement !!!!!
Excellent video, very informative. So far it appears your showcasing some beautiful examples.
Thanks for the kind words. We are picking out cars from stock that have an interesting story to tell.
This is great introduction before you buy. So thank you
Thanks for that. Great cars if you can find a good one.
Great video and love the Long Train Running guitar solo too! I wonder who performed that? I also wish I had bought a 3.2 before, but I think they are a little out of reach now, sadly...
That was performed by Matt who works here - a man of many talents...
The 3.2 Carreras have certainly appreciated in value over the years and I suspect they will only go one way. It gets harder to find good cars as each year passes.
Thank you Henry for the educating video
Glad you enjoyed :-)
Thank you for such an informative video! I'm G series hunting,. Targa. So helpful! Cheers from USA.
Glad you found it useful and good luck with the search.
I had 3, 2x 3.2 Carrera's and an 3.0 SC. I hade a 928 4.7 Ltre S2 and 944 2.7 Lux with I had remapped.
My Dad had the early 4 speed Turbo with RUF alloys, that was a monster. Took it to AFN for a service and the engine mount bolt fell out leaving the engine to flop around. Need those removed to service it...
Yes, they are great cars but they cost a FORTUNE to maintain. They usually come with a massive folder and for a bad reason. All those previous owners shelled out £1000 and then sold it on. The cars might also be galvanized coated body panels, but if they get damaged they rot away behind paint. The 3.0 SC is one to avoid. I was constantly plagued by gearbox synco problems and poor heating. Window rubbers perish and water can run in where you can't see it.
Very tail happy car. Known as a widow maker and this is doubly true if you let the fuel drop below quarter of a tank. Tanks is in the front and the massive flat six is in the back. All the weight needs to be distributed if your going to use all the handling on the road. I span mine, and it's pretty terrifying. When it goes there's no stopping it!
Clearly old 911s are not for you - although your bought 3 of them... !
These are supercars and ultimately need looking after although in the realms of a classic supercar I would much rather be keeping a Porsche 911 on the road than something like a Ferrari for instance. Now they ARE expensive.
The heating on pre 964s was something of a black art to master, with the 964 Porsche finally got it to de-mist the windscreen and so on. These days the 3.2 Carrera and 3.0SC are weekend hobby cars so such issues are more a niggle than a deal breaker. As Apple would say, they are a "feature".
They do require a degree of skill to master and a particular driving technique. I've yet to spin one on the road under normal circumstances. A well sorted 915 gearbox is fine, from your description of engine mount bolts falling out it sounds as though you didn't find the right people to look after your car. Sadly there's good and bad with all marques.
@@911virgin8
Plenty of dealers say they will try and "look after your car".
If you do buy one best look on it as a rolling project.
I was a member of the Porsche owners club for years. Went to meeting in convoy.
These cars aren't all bad, they sound great and are a drivers car. It's like having a washing machine behind you on full spin with the brick missing out of it...
I love to know what line of work he’s in to be able to have so many Porsche collections such nice car garage
He's a very well known male model.
......and the chap behind Porsche specialist 911virgin which probably helps ;-)
A new channel to me. Great vlog, cool stuff, subscribed.
Much appreciated. We have new videos coming, just trying to work around the winter roads
Super overview thank you.
First class vid and very well presented "AND" that carrera is absolute mint and now being May 2020 i has to be sold to some really proud owner by now.... professional people by look of the 911 Virgin company.... keep those awesome informative vids coming in!!!
Funnily enough we are just in the process of finalising a deal. Obviously somewhat unusual times but the phones are still ringing and the emails keep coming so I'm hopeful we can find a new normal in the not too distant future.
THIS is the one! This, or a 964. It’s just that 915 transmission in the previous models....as much as I adore those earlier 911s, that transmission is something I just wouldn’t want to deal with in a daily driver. Give me a G50 or nothing. I have to have a modern trans! And if any car ever was, purposely designed for it, the Porsche 911 is meant to be a daily driven car.
The 915 gearbox is quite fine to drive as well. Not optimal, but a nice challenge that teaches you to treat it with tender :D The real luxury of the later aircooled models 964 and 993 is the shorter gear lever...
The G50 box is theoretically a more precise easier to use box BUT as the cars get older I'd say it's more down to the individual car and a well sorted 915 box is not a bad gearbox. A much slicker gear change than anything Ferrari were offering at the time.....
@@911virgin8 New to the Porsche game just curious is there an 6-speed upgrade option for the 1979-89 911's or would I be better off buying a 964?
I have an immaculate 1987 Supersport m491. I was hoping you’d mention this car. Rarely driven but a joy to drive. My head says sell it and invest the profits but my heart won’t let me.
We made a video on a Supersport Cabriolet that came into stock.
Video is here: ruclips.net/video/FqJ3xGW1zKk/видео.html
911virgin thanks so much for the quality content. It’s raining heavily outside now otherwise I’d take mine out of the garage for a late evening spin after watching these vids.
@@garysmith1477 Hey, if the videos inspire you to get out there and have a drive they've done their job !!
Great video mate had a 1982SC same vehicle , thks from Baja Mx.
Thanks for the kind words. Some differences between the SC and 3.2 Carrera but a very similar beast.
Excellent , informative video , if I win the lottery tonight I know where I’m heading Monday morning 🙂
Hopefully we aren't so expensive that you need a lottery win to come and see us !!
Super informative Henry! Well presented!
Glad you enjoyed and thanks for the kind words
I own a 1987 911 carrera convertable sport and I love it 😎
Great review, detailed and factual ! Perhaps the best I saw on this genre ! Subscribed ! A suggestion from my side, for the next review: the first of the “newer” generations 911’s, and the first with awd, the 964 Carrera 4.
Hi there. We are largely dictated to by what cars come into stock and of late weather windows during which to film. The 964 is definitely on the radar and a firm favourite here. For what it's worth as the cars get older I think the emphasis is less on nuances between a C2 and a C4, more on good or bad specific examples. Sadly there are far more of the latter out there than the former.
911virgin Thanks for your quick reply ! My suggestion is also due to the fact I own a 964 C4 since early 2000’s, almost original (except for its wheels). Once the “underdog” (only surpassed by the magnesium crankcase ‘74-‘77 EFI 2.7’s), a good and well mantained 964 is nowadays considered almost as desirable as a 993. I would love to see an expert like you talking about my car, therefore.... 😃 I could borrow my car for you to review it, but I live in Lisbon.... Anyway, keep the great channel ! Already told my petrolhead friends about it ! 👌
@@nunomc2815 I was actually supposed to be in Lisbon this week on the maiden voyage of a new ship but for obvious reasons that sadly isn't happening. Non the less I've been there a few times and it's a great city. We've done a couple of Segway tours which deal with the steep roads easily. Many years ago in my youth we drove down to southern Portugal via France and Spain in a 1989 3.2 Carrera. A great trip. We entered Portugal from Badajoz.
Anyway, 964s are definitely on the to do list....
911virgin Stay safe ! Perhaps one day we’ll meet, here or there, when this covid nightmare will vanish 👍
G00D Evening from Auckland, New Zealand it’s Friday, May 15, 2020.
You’re not the only Aucklander watching this tonight!
Great video! And this is a lovely example. BTW, at the time of commenting there seems to be a problem with the formatting on your website. The photos of all the cars are squashed up and look like Noddy cars.
Shouldn't be any issues. We have changed the site relatively recently and there were some issues as it was fine tuned but they should be fully resolved now. Make sure you aren't looking at cached results. Thanks for the kind words
@@911virgin8 At first I thought it might be a cache problem so pressed Ctrl F5 to retrieve an uncached version and got the same thing. I just tried with Microsoft Edge, which I never normally use, and saw the same thing. On the cars for sale page the only normal one is the Bentley. All the other cars are formatted incorrectly. I can send a screen shot to your e-mail address.
When putting anything with mass into the bonnet, bungee it down! If you stop suddenly, you’ll put reverse dents into the hood. Ask me how I know! Cherry popped there…
One of the many aspects of classic Porsche ownership learned through years of hands on.... Packing the front area is indeed a specialist art as is dividing your luggage for longer road trips..
Great video. Found it very informative. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it. Be sure to subscribe and keep up to date on future releases.
Great video, great explanation . Thank you so much !
Thanks
Excellent, very informative thank you :)
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for taking the time to comment
Hi Henry, I love the channel, very informative. I'm going to buy my first classic Porsche (possibly off yourself). I'm undecided between a 3.2 carrera or a 964 C2. I love the styling of the 3.2 but feel that the 964 would be easier to live with. What would you go for? Thanks and keep the great videos coming.
There isn't a right or wrong here. Certainly the 964 will be less of a culture shock, it feels more like a modern car. Both cars are old now so finding good ones are difficult. Not sure either would be an every day driver 365 days a year. As a weekend car the 3.2 Carrera's appeal is the fact it's so very different from your daily driver.
Great video & informative 👍🇬🇧
Hi from France 😊
Nice watch, too ⌚
Cars and watches are often a shared love.....
How much would you say an engine rebuild would cost ? Great video by the way !!
Thanks. For a really good rebuild at someone like Jaz Porsche in St Albans (the people who did our 964 RS rebuild) including full engine detailing you're probably looking at around £18,000. Obviously it depends on what actually needs doing, just doing piston rings, valve guides and timing chain ramps on a budget would reduce the price but go in there eyes wide open. Once the work has started it's hard not to go the extra mile and do things properly.
$19-$22,000 clutch oil & fuel lines some sensors etc.
Very nice video sir! Subbed
Why the watch on the right hand.Thanks for your video. I learned something. Rust in the doors sill as you indicated. What were you saying about the Kidney valve /drain in the rear wheel well?
Err... because it allows me to tell the time by comparing the position of the little hand and the big hand. Oh, you mean why do I wear it on my right hand not my left, that is related to the fact that I am a gifted genius as confirmed by the fact I was born left handed :-)
There is an area of common corrosion inside the rear wheel wheel arch low down by the door shut panel. Google "Kidney Bowl" and 3.2 carrera. There will be loads of info to scare the life out of you !!
@@911virgin8
I wear my watch on my right hand also. Unique story. Met a great guy on a flight,very wealthy and humbled, said time is the most important gift we were given. Don't squander it.
His watch, Patek, was on his right hand. Longer story.
I have the rust you just described. I had my 87 3.2 for 6 years already ,drives it approx 2500 km per year. The honeymoon hasn't ended yet.
Thanks for your tip.
@@roysingh5975 Patek are indeed a highly respectable maker although not a brand I currently own. Sounds like he was another one of the gifted left hand club....
Corrosion in kidney bowls can be sorted but it isn't a small job so be prepared and choose your bodyshop with care.
Very informative. Thank you
Excellent job.
Thank you
Great video...
Thanks
Amazing you fit in that car!
I'm hoping that you're referring to my height and not my weight :-)
Actually a surprising amount of headroom in a 911, at 6 foot 2 inches I fit with no problem.
@@911virgin8 I'm 6'4" and still have a bit of space as well. Brilliant cars
Great video from a top UK independent
Thanks for the kind words
Removing that spoiler is blasphemy.
Well possibly not to some. I can see the appeal of the clean line but I do agree the classic mind's eye view of a 3.2 Carrera is with a spoiler on deck.
Nice rolex!
I believe I'm correct in saying their most complicated movement thus far. I find it incredible that little bits of metal can be configured to perform such a complicated analogue task. Adjusting the various elements via the rotating dial is a joy.
Awesome video 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾😎
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for taking the time to comment :-)
Very good info. Thanks 😊
Thanks for the kind words.
Very informative.
Many thanks
It's Christmas? Hahaha Good video
I really enjoyed this overview of a great model Porsche. Well done. Are the 911Virgin jackets available for sale?
Glad you enjoyed it. Merchandising.....! The ticket to my early retirement, I can see it now as I'm floating around Phang Nga Bay in my mega yacht watching all the knock off Thai market stall selling them :-)
Sadly not, they are actually hand made by Emily here in house. Everything in life is possible, As a one off I guess they would be about £80-£100 plus shipping but I would need to check.
3.0 liter. Steering wheel ???where's the original wheel ? 🙄🤔 beside great video mate'👍
What you will call the 3.2 Carrera steering wheel was introduced for the 1985 model year. 1984 model year 3.2 Carreras had the wheel fitted to the red targa in the video.
@@911virgin8 wrong steering wheel mate" that belongs to a early SC ...Yes the Targa !🙄🙃 ps I own a 1985 coup'e myself 👍Ps remove those bloody silly 930 stone guards !!👎
@@frankvella1392 We will have to agree to disagree on that one. I'm pretty sure that's the correct steering wheel for a 1984 3.2 Carrera. From October 1984 (1985 model year) they fitted the double bar center horn push commonly associated with the 3.2 Carrera but late 1983 / early to mid 1984 Carreras will have the 3 spoke wheel as per our Targa. As a caveat I will say we aren't in America so can only speak for UK / European cars but I think the US followed suit.
@@911virgin8 it's a early 1983 wheel. Carrera wheel has the 4 slots square center horn says Porsche 👍 change it mate doesn't look right !🙄😦
@@911virgin8 could be probably its a European model ? Porsche left overs'😂
Very helpful! 👍
Glad it was of some use
Great video and a hint of The Doobie Brothers.
This was one of our earlier videos. The music is done in house.