1989 Porsche 911 Speedster for Sale With 8,000 Miles

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The 911 G-Series

Technically speaking, the 911 G-Series was produced for just one model year in 1974. However, the nickname stuck for the entire run of the second-generation 911. Among all the generations of the venerated sports car, it’s the one that lasted the longest, from 1973 to 1989. That’s a total of a whopping 16 years, and given design cycles now, it’s something that wouldn’t happen again.

But before the 964 fully succeeded it, Porsche did something special to send off the long-running G-Series. It built a limited number of Speedster models as a nod to the original 356 version as a final-year swan song. Today, these are highly sought-after collectibles.

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The Backstory

Just 2,104 G-Series Speedsters were ever made, of which only 823 were specific to the U.S. market. Its iconic status, along with its rarity, keeps its value strong, with Classic.com currently valuing it at around $229,000. That’s nearly double what widebody 3.2 Carrera coupes go for these days.

On Bring a Trailer right now is one of the 823 cars sold stateside. It’s a legit U.S model, complete with those blocky impact bumpers front and back. While not the most aesthetically pleasing part of the car, it’s bonus points for keeping it original. It was delivered to Carlsen Porsche in Palo Alto, California, and it’s had a few owners since. This particular car was previously featured on the same selling platform. We wish we could know more about its service or ownership history, but everything appears to be in order. Either way, this car has a story to tell, and whoever bought this new knew what they really wanted.

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The Offer

Specification	Detail
Make	Porsche
Model	911 Speedster (G-Series)
Year	1989
Mileage	8,418 miles shown
Engine	3.2-liter flat-six
Power	215 horsepower
Transmission	5-speed manual
Drive type	Rear-wheel drive
Exterior color	Black
Interior color	Black leather
Wheels	16-inch 5-spoke Fuchs wheels
Suspension	MacPherson struts with transverse torsion bars front, semi-trailing arms with transverse torsion bars rear
Brakes	Four-wheel ventilated cross-drilled
Steering	Hydraulic rack and pinion steering
Current bid	$125,000

Interested in this car? View the listing here.

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Why it’s Special

There’s the rarity, and there’s the low miles, but the 911 Speedster is more than just the low production numbers. With its unique top and rakish windshield, it’s like no other topless G-Series out there. The ‘double-bubble’ deck that houses the top gives it a one-of-a-kind shape, further differentiating it from other convertible 911s. It was a rare car then and even more so now. Sure, it’s not the most attainable classic, but it’s always a treat to see one preserved.

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About the author

Anton Andres

News Editor

Anton Andres is a news editor at Autoblog and a motoring journalist with more than a decade of experience in the Philippines. He was features editor for Top Gear Philippines from 2022 to 2025 and features and road test editor for Autoindustriya.com.