1986 Porsche 911Carrera 3.2 Coupe
1986 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Coupe
Backyard Legends LLC intake record
Backyard Legends LLC, Concord, NC, logged this entry for the car.
New exterior seals, trim, and grilles
Backyard Legends replaced exterior door top seals, door handle set, front and rear window trims, and both horn and chrome grilles.
Payment to Backyard Legends, invoice 1091
Owner paid Backyard Legends $10,000. This applied a credit to prior invoice 1091 from June 2019.
Turbo flares, Rennline interior, body media blast
Backyard Legends installed steel turbo rear flares and media blasted the body. They also added Rennline projector headlights, dash, knee deletes, and a phone mount.
Sonderwerks restores systems, installs engine and transaxle
Sonderwerks performed a mechanical restoration, installing the customer's engine and transaxle. All brake, fuel, electrical, suspension (with Elephant Racing), and oil systems were restored or replaced with new wiring and yellow zinc hardware.
Wiring harness replacement estimate
Shop estimated replacing frunk, headlight, and taillight harnesses after a visual inspection.
Custom metal panel fabrication and fitting
Backyard Legends LLC fabricated and fit custom metal panels.
Custom bodywork, aftermarket sport seats installed
Backyard Legends fabricated metal and performed body work. Aftermarket sport seats and tracks went in.
Exterior trim stripped, polished; new caps
Backyard Legends stripped and polished all exterior black trim components, including door frames, sill trim, and quarter window trim. New Porsche wheel center caps went on.
Backyard Legends LLC acquired car
Backyard Legends LLC acquired this car in Concord, NC.
3.2L engine fully rebuilt by Sonderwerks
Sonderwerks disassembled, inspected, and rebuilt the 3.2L engine. New engine gasket sets, oil lines, and camshaft hardware replaced critical components.
Full body respray and new rocker caps
Backyard Legends block sanded, prepped, and painted the entire body and most parts. New rocker caps and chip guard went on.
Chassis restoration and harness bar install
Backyard Legends restored the chassis, installed a harness bar, and painted the interior trim and dash.
Nut-and-bolt assembly, performance engine, Elephant suspension
Sonderwerks completed a nut-and-bolt restoration assembly, installing a customer-supplied performance engine, transmission, and Elephant Racing Sport Suspension. All major systems were restored, and new wiring harnesses fitted.
Full mechanical assembly, AN brake lines
Sonderwerks performed extensive mechanical assembly. They replaced the engine support, brake fluid reservoir, eccentric bolt, gaskets, AN hoses, brake lines, fittings, and steering shaft bearing.
Sonderwerks final tune, wiring, body fitment
Sonderwerks completed the extensive electrical wiring, dyno-tune, and fuel-map. They adjusted ride height, finalized panel fitment, and installed a custom quilted trunk liner, providing a one-year warranty.
Sonderwerks intake, no work
Car delivered to specialist shop Sonderwerks. This entry documents no specific labor or parts.
Fabricated carbon trap, oil, brake pads
Sonderwerks changed the oil with high-zinc conventional and addressed a brake squeak by greasing the pads. They custom fabricated an activated carbon trap for the tank vent, testing without duplicating symptoms.
Front harness DTM connector replaced
Sonderwerks replaced a broken DTM connector socket in the front electrical harness, restoring brake light function.
Front suspension offset corrected, new Nitto tires
Shop corrected a significant 1.5-inch front suspension offset, lowered the car, and performed a four-wheel alignment. New Nitto performance tires were installed, along with aluminum interior filler panels, and numerous electrical and body fitment repairs, plus an oil service.
Wevo shifter, sport mirrors, tinted windows
Bowman Vintage Restoration purchased a Wevo shifter kit, Talbot-style sport mirrors, and factory tinted vent windows with new seals.
Wevo shifter, new glass, brake booster fix
Bowman Vintage installed a Wevo shifter, new door glass, and new side mirrors. They also repaired the brake booster check valve, fixed door locks, and replaced door plug rubbers.
Sonderwerks oil service with VR1 20w-50
Sonderwerks installed a new Mahle OC54 filter and changed engine oil with VR1 20w-50.
Rennline, sway bar, repair parts acquired
Parts acquired for future installation, including Rennline floor plates and a rear sway bar kit for performance upgrades. Critical repair items like a starter, window regulators, and oil lines also purchased.
MoTec ITB engine, custom body, interior
Engine rebuilt with high-compression 98mm pistons, performance cams, MoTec EFI, and PMO ITBs. Body block sanded and repainted, plus a complete custom leather interior and harness bar.
Performance engine rebuild, MoTec EFI
Engine rebuilt with 98mm JE pistons, performance cams, and ARP head studs. MoTec EFI, PMO ITBs, and dyno tuning installed for significant performance gains.
CarBone custom VIN plate acquired
Owner purchased a custom A-pillar VIN plate from CarBone in Poland. This personalized part includes the car's specific VIN.
Auction closed without meeting reserve at $172,000
High bid reached $172,000; reserve not met. Listed as "Backdated 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe 5-Speed".
Build
Exterior
PaintGuards Red
respray (new color)1986 3.2 Carreras offered a range of factory colors. This car currently wears Guards Red after a repaint.
Front bumperEarly-style 'long nose'
replacedA 1986 Carrera 3.2 features an integrated front bumper with integrated fog lights. This car now wears an early-style long nose front.
HeadlightsRennline projector headlights
replaced1986 Carreras came with sealed beams in sugar-scoop trim rings. This car now runs Rennline projector headlights.
Fog lightsNot fitted
removedCarrera 3.2s from 1986 delivered with integrated front fog lights. This car currently runs no fog lights.
Front spoilerFront spoiler
Factory 1986 Carrera front spoilers were rubberized lips, fitted only in conjunction with a rear spoiler option.
Side scriptGray Porsche stripe graphics script
replaced1986 3.2 Carreras had no lower bodyside script. This car wears gray Porsche stripe graphics.
Trim & moldingsPolished aluminum
rebuiltCarrera 3.2s from 1986 came with standard black trim. This car now wears polished aluminum trim on its frames.
Side mirrorsTalbot-style sport mirrors
replaced1986 Carrera 3.2s left the factory with flag-style side mirrors. This car now wears Talbot-style sport mirrors.
Antenna placementWindscreen-integrated antenna
1985-onward Carrera 3.2s feature windscreen-integrated antennas.
WheelsWheels
1986 Carrera 3.2s came standard with Phone Dial wheels. This car retains the original set.
TiresNitto performance tires
replaced1986 Carrera 3.2s came with 185/70VR-15 front and 215/60VR-15 rear tires. Current fitment is Nitto performance tires, 235/45/17 front and 275/40/17 rear.
SunroofSunroof
For the 1986 Carrera 3.2, roof options included a solid panel or an electric sliding sunroof. This car retains the factory electric sliding unit.
Rear deck lidducktail
replaced1986 Carrera 3.2s came with either a Carrera spoiler or a flat decklid. This car now wears a ducktail.
Rear taillightsRear taillights
replaced1986 US-market Carrera 3.2s delivered with all-red taillights. This car now wears Euro amber-corner lenses.
Rear bumperEarly-style with widebody flares
replaced1986 Carreras feature impact bumpers with accordions. This car runs an early-style rear bumper with widebody flares.
Third brake lightTop of rear glass
1986 Carrera 3.2s carry a third brake light mounted at the top of the rear glass.
Interior
Steering wheelSteering wheel
1986 Carreras feature a new style steering wheel. This car carries the optional extended-hub version.
GaugesGauges
rebuiltCarrera 3.2s feature a VDO 5-gauge cluster, tachometer center. This car’s original gauges are rebuilt.
DashboardDashboard
replaced1986 Carrera 3.2s feature a redesigned dash with larger AC vents. This car now wears a full custom leather interior, including the dash.
Dash vent sizeLarger dash vents
1986 Carrera 3.2s received an updated dash, now with larger vents for improved AC flow.
Shift knobWevo shifter
replaced1986 Carrera 3.2s came with a 915-pattern shift knob. This car now runs a Wevo shifter.
PedalsRubber-padded pedals
1986 Carrera 3.2s wear rubber-padded pedals. This car retains its original pedals.
Front seatsCustom leather
replaced1986 Carreras offered new-style standard or sport seats. This car features a complete custom leather interior.
Rear seatsCustom leather
replaced1986 Carrera 3.2s came with standard folding rear seats. This car's rear seats are custom leather.
UpholsteryUpholstery
replacedFactory 1986 Carrera 3.2s feature partial leather interiors. This car now boasts a complete custom full leather interior.
Door panelsDoor panels
replaced1986 Carrera 3.2s offered door panels in Leatherette, Partial Leather, or Full Leather. This car now wears custom leather.
CarpetsRennline floor plates
replaced1986 Carrera 3.2s left the factory with Perlon or optional Velour frunk carpets. Current spec includes custom carpeting throughout and Rennline floor plates.
HeadlinerHeadliner
replaced1986 Carrera 3.2 coupes received a perforated vinyl headliner. This car now runs a custom leather headliner, part of a full interior update.
Mechanical
EngineUpgraded to 98mm bore, 11.5:1CR, performance cams
replaced1986 Carrera 3.2s feature the naturally aspirated 3.2-liter flat-six. This engine runs 98mm JE pistons, 11.5:1CR, and performance camshafts.
Fuel deliveryMoTec EFI ITB
replaced3.2 Carreras use Motronic DME. This car now runs MoTec EFI with PMO ITBs.
Ignition / ECUMoTec engine management
replacedThe 3.2 Carrera featured Bosch Motronic DME, integrating ignition and fuel control. This car now runs MoTeC engine management.
CoolingCooling
rebuilt1986 Carrera 3.2s run air/oil cooling with a finned cooler in the front fender. Its oil system received a documented Sonderwerks restoration.
ExhaustHeaders wrapped
replacedFactory US-market 1986 Carrera 3.2s ran a 3-way catalytic converter. This car now runs wrapped headers.
Gearbox915 5-speed
1986 Carreras were fitted with the 915 5-speed gearbox, its final production year. This car retains its original.
SuspensionElephant Racing Sport Suspension package
replaced1986 Carrera 3.2s offered Standard, optional Bilstein Sport, or M491 Turbo-Look suspension. This car runs an Elephant Racing Sport Suspension package with an aftermarket rear sway bar.
BrakesBrakes
rebuilt1986 Carrera 3.2s used vented discs and fixed two-piston calipers. This car features a rebuilt system with AN lines.
Comfort
CoolingPower windows
Power windows were standard equipment on 1986 Carrera 3.2s.
AudioNot fitted
removedA Blaupunkt head unit was factory installed in 1986 Carrera 3.2s. This car's radio is now deleted.
Spare tireCollapsible space-saver spare tire (KPZ)
1986 Carrera 3.2s left the factory with a KPZ collapsible space-saver spare. This car retains its original.
FrunkFactory tool kit (tool roll, jack)
1986 Carrera 3.2s delivered with a factory tool roll and jack. This car retains its original kit.
Air conditioningFactory AC
Factory air conditioning on the 3.2 Carrera used R12 refrigerant. This car's system is converted to R134a.
Mirror adjustNot fitted
removed1986 Carrera 3.2s delivered with heated, power-adjustable side mirrors. This car now wears Talbot-style sport mirrors.
Central lockingCentral locking system
Central locking became standard equipment on 1986 Carrera 3.2s. This car retains the factory system.
Cruise controlCruise control
Cruise control was a factory option for 1986 Carrera 3.2s. This car retains the system.
Alarm systemFactory alarm system
A factory alarm system was an available option for 1986 Carrera 3.2s. This car retains the original unit.