A classic Porsche 911 from the air-cooled era is a fantastic way to experience the most iconic sports car from Stuttgart. Introduced in 1964, the Porsche 911 quickly won fans across the world not only for its styling, but its smooth, air-cooled flat-six that hummed away in the car’s tail. As time passed by, Porsche updated the 911 regularly, but kept much of its distinctive characteristics. However, in 1998, a major change had to happen; the switch to water cooling for its flat-six. Necessitated by tightening emission regulations and the desire for more power, it didn’t make a galactic dilution to the 911’s persona, but nevertheless, was felt. So, many classic 911 aficionados prefer pre-1998 cars. If you’re one of those people, we’ve got a 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera for sale. This car looks as tight as a drum, making it a wise choice to purchase.

Exterior and Interior
Wearing a coat of red paint, this 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera will turn heads and incite questions from enthusiasts wherever you take it. The car rolls on a lovely set of black five-spoke Carrera wheels with a silver lip, adding a further element of visual interest. Yet another element of visual interest is its ducktail-style rear spoiler which is quite sizable. Yup, this 911 is definitely a looker with its iconic teardrop silhouette and all these elements. The interior of this 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera, like most 911s, is a 2+2 affair. That means it’s got two full-size black leather seats up front and two smaller ones at the rear which are best suited for children. The 911’s iconic five-dial instrument cluster sits right ahead of the steering wheel, with the centrally-mounted rev counter being a defining feature. The only hint of modernity we see in this otherwise period-correct cabin is a newer Pioneer radio which is acceptable, as a good mix of driving music can really add further depth and flavor to the experience of driving this 911 – or any 911 – down a favorite road of choice.

Engine
The sting in the tail of this 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera is its 3.2-liter naturally aspirated air-cooled flat-six powerplant. The powerplant reportedly makes 207hp and drives the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual gearbox. In short, it’s driving nirvana.