1985 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet

The 80s were quite a decade for the 911 as we saw the introduction of the 911 Cabriolet for the 1983 model year followed by the move from the 911SC to 911 Carrera 3.2 the following year. As the last hurrah for the classic 911, the 3.2 has become the gateway drug into Porsche ownership for many as build numbers have kept prices relatively reasonable over the last few years.

This 1985 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet is finished in Grand Prix White over a Black leather interior and is a “Rest of World” car that was imported from Germany when new. RoW cars featured a rear spoiler, front and rear fog lights, smaller rear bumperettes, and higher horsepower at 234.

The Grand Prix White paint looks to be in good condition with small chips and nicks consistent with the 82,000 miles the car has traveled. The CarFax shows an accident in 1990 but the sell notes that no parts were replaced or repaired as a result. On the inside, wear is consistent with the mileage as well.

But about that mileage. The car is being sold as TMU (true mileage unknown) as the odometer had its gear replaced at 81,831 miles in 2022. Documentation from the known ownership history does indicate that the mileage on the odometer is consistent as it was replaced almost immediately upon the gear failing.

Over the last six months, cars with between 40 and 60,000 miles have sold in the low $50s to low $60k range with a high of $61,500 for a 45,000-mile example in February of this year. Our Spotlight car sold on the lower end of that range at a final bid of $51,895. For me, documentation was enough to have bid with confidence and get a decent price on a car I’d add more miles to, which is what I hope the new owner does with this one. Well bought in my opinion.

Two things that go hand-in-hand? Porsche and watches. Every Porschephile I know is also a watch nerd. And like Porsches, watches can be enjoyed at all price points. 

On a recent visit to Pittsburgh, SML subscriber Allan S. tossed me his new Sheffield Allsport watch. Sheffield Watches is a reboot of an old dive watch brand founded in New York in the ‘50s that was synonymous with producing low-price point, quality watches. The weight of the stainless steel case felt robust, as did the feel of the screw-down crown and unidirectional bezel—definitely quality. As for price point, the Sheffield diver punches way above its weight at $108. You can’t buy more watch for the money, period. 

And that’s what Sheffield Watches’ founder Jay Turkbas set out to accomplish, reviving the brand's ethos and creating a watch synonymous with quality, technology, and affordability. Taking inspiration from his original Sheffield watch from the ’70s and his 30-plus years of experience in product development and innovation, he knocked it out of the park with a durable watch capable of exploring the depths of the ocean one day and cars & coffee the next. And all at a price point equivalent to the $13 the watch originally cost back then. Take a moment to give Sheffield Watches a look. I know you’ll be just as impressed as I am.

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