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Amelia Island Auctions1985 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 M491 Coupe
From The Tommy Trabue Collection
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
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.


