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Amelia Island Auctions1985 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 M491 Coupe
From The Tommy Trabue Collection
SOLD $137,200
Estimate
$125,000 - $150,000| Without Reserve
Chassis
WP0AB0915FS121873
Car Highlights
Finished in Guards Red over Black Leather
Equipped with Rare M491 Turbo-Look Package
Displaying Just 29,378 Miles at Cataloguing
Presents in Remarkably Well-Preserved Condition
Offered with Books, Tools, Spare, Records, and Original Window Sticker
Technical Specs
3,164 CC Air-Cooled SOHC Flat 6-Cylinder Engine
Bosch DME Motronic Fuel Injection
207 BHP at 5,900 RPM
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Ventilated Disc Brakes
4-Wheel Independent Suspension with Torsion Bars
Saleroom Addendum
Please note that this vehicle is not accompanied by books as stated in the published catalogue. Please also note this vehicle has been in long-term static storage and may not be currently operational. This vehicle will require mechanical attention prior to road use.
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The 1984–1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 marked the final and most refined evolution of the classic G-series 911. While visually similar to the preceding 911 SC, the Carrera introduced subtle aerodynamic updates, revised interior controls, and improved safety features. Most significant was the nearly all-new 3.2-liter flat-six engine, featuring Bosch Motronic fuel injection and producing 207 hp, delivering enhanced performance, efficiency, and responsiveness while preserving the character that defines the air-cooled 911.
Finished in quintessential Guards Red, this 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 M491 was delivered new to Rick Hill Porsche Audi in Kingsport, Tennessee. Its original window sticker lists a total MSRP of $48,160 and notes the options specified, which included a black leather interior, Blaupunkt Monterey cassette radio, power door locks, automatic heating control, cruise control, an alarm system, and an electric sunroof. Costing $11,760, the rare M491 “930 Performance Body/Chassis” option endowed this Carrera with Turbo-specification wide fenders, front and rear spoilers, integrated fog lights, and headlamp washers, along with the 930 Turbo’s suspension tuning and four-piston brakes.
This Turbo-Look Carrera showed just 29,378 miles at the time of cataloguing and presents in remarkably well-preserved condition throughout. Offered from the Tommy Trabue Collection with original books, tools, spare, and records, it represents a compelling opportunity.


