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The 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster is a rare and highly sought-after model, part of the iconic 911 series. Porsche designed the Speedster to pay homage to the original 356 Speedster of the 1950s, focusing on driving purity and design simplicity. Here's an overview of this special vehicle., Only 2,065 units were produced, making it a limited edition. Of these, 171 were the more rare "narrow-body" or non-Turbo-look Speedsters, while the remaining were the "Turbo-look" wide-body variants., The 1989 Speedster set the stage for future Speedster models, which Porsche has released sporadically over the years. It represents a pure, enthusiast-focused driving machine that stands apart from the more luxurious or technology-laden 911 variants of its time. This model remains a significant piece of Porsche history, embodying both the brand’s engineering prowess and a nostalgic connection to the simpler, rawer sports cars of earlier decades., HISTORY , Supplied new by Merlin Chesterfield Porsche on the 1st September 1989 to Mr Taylor, this is one of just 2,103 Speedsters produced of which 129 were RHD and only 64 were to UK `C16′ specification. This prime collector example has covered just 4,178 documented miles with 13 dealer visits. The last being in July 2024 to Porsche Centre Cambridge at 4,168 miles for a major service to include brake fluid change with an accompanying invoice for £3331,57. Such was the appeal of this rare car, the dealer contacted the owner while at the facility to ask if it could be included in their Destination Porsche site launch along with five other exclusive high value Porsche models. As the star attraction the service Manager of 32 years wrote to the owner after the event stating that this is ‘one of the best examples he has ever come across,’ the letter is included in the history file. Last sold in 2016 as an Approved Porsche by Porsche Centre Leeds and supplied with all handbooks, manuals, Speedster supplements and spare keys, this example will appeal to the most discerning Porsche collector. £217,995

The Porsche 911 is a high-performance sports car renowned for its distinctive design, powerful engines, and exceptional handling.