Porsche 911 Carrera Classic G series 1987 time to buy?
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- Опубликовано: 21 янв 2021
- Porsche 911 G series, lets step back from today's modern sports car offerings and into this Porsche classic where we will engage with an old life force, an old life force that is that Porsche DNA.
This is an insight which might just make us head over to the classic car adverts to imagine swapping out of our modern and convenient, performance cars and into something potentially life changing.
Big thank you to Mark Dempsey for loaning this beautiful car
Marks Instagram @dempsey8617
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My favourite era of the Porsche 911.
I wish more G50 911's were built in these fun off-colors. One glance at the used listing websites and its red red red
I Have a 1989 25th anniversary model 37k miles and I am the custodian.
Great report, I have an 89 with the upgraded G50 gearbox. Mine is white with black trim which I feel works really well.
Dear Roger thank you for this journey back in automotive history. As with you, this era of the 911 was my first and indelible reference point of all sports cars. A pre-G50 Carrera Sport from 1985 was my first experience of a Porsche, courtesy of a client who had paid a shade over £19,600 for a brand new glowing example in Guards Red. While the latter remains on the options catalogue, the range of paint schemes back then was really quite iconic and it is an absolute joy to be able to see these from time to time.
Special tribute too to your timed length of your visual offering which will forever place you in any hall of fame of Porsche video clips!!
Thanks SO MUCH for pronouncing the family name much closer to correctly than most!
Prefer black Fuchs, but everyone has their own likes and dislikes.
Maybe the most eloquent review of this era car. And I’ve watched them all. I’d buy that car in a heartbeat. Thanks for the video.
love that the video is 9.11 - like you a G was my childhood's dream :) Great video, thanks a lot!
Picked my 87 Carrera 3.2 marine blue on linen up today. Will never let it go
Brilliant review. I have a 1988 example, your review and descriptions are spot on for such a great car, an icon as you say.
Beautiful example and one of the best colours. Great Video!
I think I mentioned when we met at Brooklands with CSC that your Spyder video pretty much got me over the line, and then you popped this one out. Int started me off and I've been looking at the G series all through 2021, and I think I may have found one! Great video!
thats brilliant Alan, theres nothing quite like the G series,
Great review thank you I run a 930 and simply love these G cars - step back in time and take it to Classic Le Mans - do the public lap and see how these were the last true race cars to be adapted for the road.
Well done. As a mechanical engineer and owner of a 1980 weissach I can say your presentation captures the passion and respect we have for this iconic automobile.
thanks Joe
wow this is an brilliant video, it brings this old Porsche to life, what a great car great job Roger Bailey
Yep. I bought a 1985 3.2 5 years ago and have never regretted a minute of that time. Timeless styling and handling/performance that still stands scrutiny. Great car - get one whilst you can!
Yep, agree.. own a 87 911 Targa over the past 30 years, call it my land speedboat… fun to get away for a drive and listen to the engine and feel the road… FUN.
What an absolutely fantastic video Roger. My god this 911 is utterly stunning, what an amazing sight to behold and amazing to drive I'm sure.
cheers Turbo Mac 👍👍👍 :-)
Back to the age of analog. Wonderful! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and to your friend for sharing the lovely 911.
👍
yes I remember when these cars were new and were a real class act, this is a great review
I have had a 1989 3.2 for 10 years; Still love driving it. Well done review. Thank you
Same!!
What a fantastic addition to Roger’s on-going catalog of 911’s of all types!
As these older cars become rarer, the unusual colours really do stand out and what a gem this is!
I’d love to know who the first owner was who specified this colour with the sport pack, they really knew what they wanted! I bet there weren’t many, if any others, made like this.
Great vid Rog! Great car Mark, look forward to driving with you guys again when we’re all jabbed up! Justin 👍
cheers Justin !
I'm lucky enough to have driven this car - and it's a top quality machine - lots of fun. Great colour (and looks great on a Jazz :) :) :) ) and very original - which is great to see. I keep telling the owner to stick a sportier exhaust on it - so we can hear that glorious engine sing but perhaps he's right to keep it stock. Anyhows, fantastic car and a top owner too.
Great video and car 👍.
I’m contemplating an 88 model at the moment and would be my first air cooled.
Like you, this has been the car of my dreams since I was a young lad.
Thanks for the bud.
Hi Roger, love those classic 911’s. My dad is just having his 1979 911 SC targa recommissioned after sitting in a barn for 25 years!! I can’t wait to get it back on the road!!
I love those SC Targas, good to hear its being recommissioned
a thing of beauty, never fade away
Never had one of the older 911's, but did have a 964 Carrera 4 back in the 1990s. Currently running a 1996 993 Carrera and loving it! Also had a couple of 928s, 1990 S4 and a 1993 GTS. Different strokes for different folks I guess. Also had a 1986 944 Lux and a 1990 944S2. Done a few Boxsters, 1999 and 2002 986 along with a 2007 987. Done the Ferrari thing with 2 328GTBs, a 360 Modena and an F355 Berlinetta. I know I am a very lucky boy!! My wife might disagree.....Still, she loves her Skoda Fabia estate.....happy wife, happy life. Cheers from a (rather wet) Otford, Kent.
Great video, reminds me why I bought mine 12 years ago.
Well done! You really captured that special feeling a well sorted 911 Carrera brings. Not the fastest car on the block, but buckets of charm, smell and sound! I bought mine some 12 years ago and will never sell it.
Thanks!
glad you liked, thanks
Beautiful Porsche I love that colour and those wheels, it is chic' great video very enjoyable
Thank you kindly
Not to be a stickler but model year G was 1986, H was model year 1987. H was the first year to have the G-50 gear box. I have owned a 1987 since about 2004. Back then nobody seemed to be very interested in them, and purchased mine with less than 100K on the odometer for 13K USD. I remember the teller at the credit union thinking I was mad for paying so much for a used car. Clearly she knew nothing about them. It was my daily driver in the summer for many years.
As long as I have owned it, it is a car that never lets you forget you are driving something special. It is quirky and demanding but also very rewarding. Your face hurts from the smile it gives you when you finally reach your destination. The build quality is like nothing else I have ever owned. I thought I was in for terrible repair bills when I bought it, but they are remarkably reliable.
great to hear your enjoying your 911 Matt they are indeed something special, this example is I believe model year 1986 but registered 1987, they are rightly coveted these days - Roger
Great video, amazing commentary and congratulations on 10k subscribers too:)
cheers Mohsin, nice seeing you again
Your videos cost me a fortune, I have a Macan GTS, 991.2 gt3 and have now added a 1982 911 sc from jzm to the garage thanks to your reviews Roger.
you have great taste and an enviable collection, I've more videos on the way to tempt you with 😁
My first drive of a 911 is like not like any other car, I was hooked and is still will be. 4 ever !!
Fantastic spec 911 Roger. And a great video.
thanks Martin 👍
I’ve still got mine. I’ve had it for 21 years. It’s really that good.
its a keeper then ? :-) great choice of car
Sure sure.
Machines
I'm still shocked that you've only got some 10k subs! You're Porsche knowledge is epic and the videos (Including it's production.) you produce are Porsche in their quality. ;-))...
Now! Regarding the buying of an old Porsche. There is one huge caveat, to say the least. Old Porsches are a money drain and will ruin your bank account. That is often a quote that is heard with regard to this brand. Especially if you're like me and you're mechanical know how is very basic and you're knowledge of early Porsches limited to model numbers, but not series numbers. i.e. I can do 911, 924, 944, 928, but true Porsche followers will always come up with the "other" numbers, like with the latest 911, the 992. That is my series numbers for Porsche used up, bar 991!!
That aside, it's always great to see and hear old cars still running about. That is something that will never get old :-))...
Great video Mr. B. Lovely old 911, but, personally, not one for me. ;-))...
Your No1 Stalker.
thanks Mr Z yes a good point made here, these old cars need money to keep them going, keep stalking - Mr B👍
Thanks Roger, love the car and your review. Much appreciated .👍👌
My pleasure keith
super video RB... would love to own a classic Porsche 911.... keep the videos coming ...👍
cheers DH 👍
Good video! I have a 1974 911, love it 🥰
Yes! My favorite 911 model! Just gorgeous.. would prefer it in black though
Used to deliver them never forget the way they drive and feel the boss of the road
Excellent video Roger, you’ve done a great job at communicating the character of the G series Porsches. I agree with you that older Porsches are much more satisfying to drive than modern cars, with one exception - climate control. If one is willing to accept driving in a limited window of temperate weather; then yes, the exhilaration of their visceral experience is unmatched.
Glad you enjoyed it David
Nice review and a nice example. Would love to see you review a 993 some day. I picked one up in the summer and am in love, but these older classics sometimes make me second guess myself. Curious to see you take on the 993 when the time comes.
Thanks, I'm on the look out for a 993 to drive & review
it quite possibly is time to buy a classic and if I were to jump in this model 911 would be the one, great car and this is a great video thanks
a cracking car and the owners a top lad too but he needs reminding from time to time of the colour which honda copied on the jazz empowering hyacinths across the country to go crash into tractors :)
I've had a Guards Red '87 since '94 - every time I drive it it stills makes me smile - the original owner who I purchased it from had installed a killer exhaust system that really screams - there is simply no sound like an air cooled flat six at 5,000 RMP!
Love the video and absolutely love the car 👍😎
Thanks Gio glad you like 👍
Rare color. I'm thinking Cassis Red or maybe Coral Metallic. It's a real beauty.
Firstly Roger, let me say how great and informative your reviews are with great narrative and photography.
Your enthusiasm really shines through and makes for great viewing. Thank you!
As someone who is contemplating Porsche ownership (718/911) could it be possible for you to produce a review that considers the world of Porsche options?
I read reams and reams on what one should specify to make a good Porsche and it leaves me a bit puzzled whether it's just personal preference or what the salesman wants to push on to you at obviously great cost!
I would value your experience in such matters to be able to specify a car that gives the true Porsche experience without some unnecessary expense because it seems the skies the limit when it comes to these cars.
Regards.
Thanks ! its a good idea you have, I'll give it some thought. I believe most options are un necessary for most owners, trick suspension, ceramic brakes, fancy headlights etc do little to enhance the experience, and of course dealers have option sales targets to meet.
Hi Roger another super Porsche review. I like the clever 9.11 editing and fabulous drone camerawork which you have become synonymous for. I’m not a fan of this model (or colour) and think the 993 and 996 are the earliest I may go.
Hi Kevin, nice to see you and thanks - Roger
Great video, informative and accurate 👍. I've always loved these 911's and when I first started work my boss had a wide bodied turbo, the targa version, my god I loved that car! He said it was a pig to drive but that didn't matter to me! When I went out in it with him I was over the moon, twenty odd years later I'm still dreaming of one day owning my own 👍
p.s nice trainers too! 👍👍
I hope you get one sometime Raven master
Lovely car fabulous video
Glad you enjoyed it
That’s a real weird colour ... but I like it ! ,beautiful car 👍🏻
Good video & congratulations to 10.000 subscribers Roger! Isnt it time for RUclips to send you a Gold Cup anytime soon...? 🙂
Thanks 3DFX gold cup would be cool 😂
My Dad has one of these in the 80’s .. same color Ceres red. I’d buy it in a heartbeat if I could find one for sale. Please message me if it’s for sale.
Loving the length of time of the film 😉
you noticed :-)
Fantastic colour for an 80’s Porsche. Looks amazing. Better than black white red usual examples
Great video
Thanks!
Love the video and what a car
Where was the reservoir footage when you’re parked up?
Thanks, filmed near March Haigh reservoir - Huddersfield area
Great video, especially for someone in the market for a 3.2 Porsche 911. One nitpick: the G50 is not necessarily a "much improved" gearbox. Many Porsche purists prefer the previous and all in-house Porsche 915 gearbox. Thanks.
About to drop my G Series Carrera C2 review. Great content my man
Appreciate that, I will head over and watch your vid..
@@RogerBaileyOnCars it’s still processing - but lower your expectations the production value and information ain’t nearly this 😂 You crushed this video my man!
Awesome car, and it was the SC that was the 911 saviour and in some ways more durable ,less susceptible to valve guide issues and lighter than the 3.2lt . Yes the later 87 had the g50 box and some newer refinements but wouldnt say its a better car than the early eightys SC ..Ive owned them both and still own an SC
great cars yes & SC is lovely
nice video Mr B carrera is a real stunner must have been a pleasure to drive
Yes it was! cheers
Good video, good car. I own a 1988 Carrera. Nostalgia is one thing, but you have really got to like the genre. I know people who have never owned a 911 and want one. But don't let the fact that they are all called 911. Air cooled like these are a world away from current 992's or even the 996. So as you say, do your homework! Air cooled can be a shock, if in your heart you are a modern sports car person.
Cassis Red, beautiful. But try Liverpool to Dover on that Clutch Pedal.
a valid point Sue
Hi Roger really enjoyed your video on the 911whar was the colour of the Caribbean think uts casscease red!, can you either confirm or deny if it is ?thanks in advance 😊
Roger Sir..
This was a great video from your channel...
Could you please tell me the colour of the Porsche..
I've also subscribed to your channel for more 😊
"Driving this Carrera is about escapism. It's about being transported from the modern, sanitized world of sameness that we all live in today."
THIS!
That's a beautiful car, Roger!! Happy New Year!
Happy new year!
note to self; never miss a roger bailey video
Porsche 911 3.2 carrera, one of the best 911's to have, I like it cassis red metallic code 80D?
Got the same Color interior Linen but a Cab
nice jacket
Amazing countryside again Roger. Absolutely beautiful car. I've been out on Porsche club runs with a few SC's and 3.2's and the sound is glorious, as well as the view. Wish I had the garage space and cash to add a classic 911 too. But anyway a 986 and a 997 will have to suffice (lol), as ever, great video and thank you.
thanks John, maybe one day
Buèn video de porsche carrera 911,,tengo uno ya hase algunos 15 años,1987 3,2 911 carrera color plateado,,( silver)..es como dices un gusto manejarlo su sonido de motor es encantador....como dicèn por hay,,,,musica para los oidos,,en verdad no molesta para nada...es muy economico...en verdad es una joya de auto...gracias por tu videos...saludos desde puerto rico....Efrain torres, ,
Saludos desde Inglaterra, gracias por tu comentario. - Roger
Proper journo this guy
Mark Dempseys car and very nice too
correct
911 the only car that can be pink and still look mean and badass
What colour is this car, is it original? Looks fab.
Cassis Red Metallic 😊
What is this colour called? Is it raspberry metallic?
Hi,
Cassis Red, cheers Mark
Mum can we get Jeremy clarkson
Mum: no we have that at home
The Jeremy Clark’s in at home :
When you say a 1.6 fiesta , I take it you mean an ST ?
I’m sure the 3.2 can do 60mph in under 6 sec and 150mph ?
Not bad even today 👍🏻
not bad indeed
Factory figures were always conservative. They stated 5.8s. Motor recorded 5.4s. Mine will do it in 4.9s.
No. Because pricing is bat$%^& crazy on these classics...
I'd run this machine. Unlike the chuck that tried
harsh
Selling my 1982 P911 SC in Grand Prix white if anyone is interested.
I was hoping to hear the car too
The wing is rubbish and spoils the classic Porsche line. I have owned an 87 Carrera cabriolet since new. It is a fun car to drive but merely suitable for weekend fun .
A trip of 400 km will leave you exhausted.
The suspension doesn’t look right. Too bouncy.
Tricky gear box.... 😂😂😂😂this dude will never drive right
This little boy knows nothing about cars.