No Reserve, 25,000 Miles, G50 Gearbox: This 1989 Porsche 911 Cabriolet on BaT Is the 3.2 Carrera People Hunt For

A 25,000-mile 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet with the desirable G50 five-speed is for sale on Bring a Trailer, offered at no reserve with bidding set to close on October 2. Finished in Baltic Blue Metallic over Cashmere Beige leather and backed by its window sticker and a clean Carfax, it is the kind of low-mileage, well-documented final-year 3.2 Carrera that collectors of the impact-bumper 911 tend to hunt for rather than stumble upon.

The appeal starts with timing. For 1987, Porsche replaced the old 915 gearbox with the Getrag-derived G50, giving the Carrera a hydraulic clutch and a far more positive shift, and 1989 was the final model year before the 964 arrived. That makes a late G50 car like this Bring a Trailer cabriolet the most refined expression of the classic long-hood 911 silhouette, which is exactly why the 1987 to 1989 window commands a premium among 3.2 Carrera buyers.

According to its window sticker, the car was first delivered to Scottsdale Porsche in Arizona, and the listing shows it was optioned with a short shifter, power-adjustable front seats and a HiFi sound system. The Baltic Blue Metallic paint is a period color that flatters the 911’s curves without shouting, and the Cashmere Beige hides with blue piping make for a warm, unusually cohesive cabin pairing.

With the power-retractable black soft top raised, the Carrera keeps its familiar profile, and the top stows beneath a matching boot when folded. Integrated fog lights and heated power mirrors round out the exterior details, and the seller has included paint-meter photos in the Bring a Trailer gallery, a welcome level of transparency for anyone judging originality.

The car rides on the 16-inch Fuchs alloys that remain one of the defining design elements of the era, wrapped here in Continental tires with 2024 and 2025 date codes. Four-wheel disc brakes handle stopping duties, and the fresh rubber means the next owner can enjoy the car without an immediate tire bill.

Inside, the power-adjustable front seats are trimmed in Cashmere Beige leather, and the cabin also features cruise control, air conditioning, an alarm system, and power windows and locks. The interior photos in the listing show the kind of consistent condition you would hope to see on a car with this mileage.

The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames the classic five-gauge VDO layout, anchored by a central tachometer that redlines at 6,300 rpm alongside a 170-mph speedometer and a Quarz clock. The six-digit odometer reads roughly 25,000 miles, and the Carfax report included with this Bring a Trailer auction lists a last reported reading of 25,425 miles.

Power comes from the 3.2-liter M930/25 flat-six with Bosch Motronic engine management, rated from the factory at 214 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. Per the seller, the oil was changed and the air conditioning system was recharged in 2026, so the car arrives with basic servicing addressed.

That flat-six sends power to the rear wheels through the G50 five-speed manual transaxle, and the factory short shifter tightens the throws even further. For many enthusiasts, the G50 is the reason to choose a late 3.2 Carrera over earlier cars, and it is a big part of what makes this 911 cabriolet so compelling.

Documentation is strong: the auction includes the window sticker, which shows a total price of $64,178, along with the owner’s manual, a clean Carfax report and a clean California title. The car is a relist after a September 2026 sale on BaT fell through when the winning bidder did not complete the purchase, and Bring a Trailer states that this was not due to any fault with the vehicle.

As of September 28, bidding stood at $84,500 with days still left on the clock. Offered at no reserve by a Scottsdale-based dealer, this low-mileage, final-year G50 Carrera Cabriolet will sell to the high bidder, and serious buyers can review the full photo gallery, documentation and bid history on Bring a Trailer before the auction ends October 2.