1988 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo Cabriolet

KEY FACTS

• This 930-generation Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet is an exciting and iconic open-top performance car, presented here in a rare ‘triple-black’ specification.
• It is powered by a turbocharged 3.3-litre flat-six, delivering its power to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission.
• This C16-code original UK-market example was first registered in August 1988.
• The odometer indicates 101,530 miles, which the seller believes to be the genuine total.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 930-era 911 Turbo Cabriolet is finished in the timeless shade of Black with a black soft-top roof, over a black leather-trimmed interior, featuring contrasting red front seat piping.
• It rides on a set of 16-inch Fuchs alloy wheels finished in satin-black with anodised lips, fitted with Continental ContiSportContact tyres.
• Equipment includes ‘impact’ bumpers, a front chin spoiler, a rear ‘tea tray’ spoiler, electric windows, electrically adjustable heated front seats, headlamp washers, climate control, and heated door mirrors.
• It has been fitted with a Porsche Classic Radio Navigation System.
• Accompanying the car are the original document wallet, a stamped service book, an extensive history file reportedly including more than £40,000 of invoices, historic MOT certificates and tax discs, and two keys.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: the car has received paintwork during its lifetime, though no details are known owing to its age. There is minor bubbling on the driver's-side wheel arch.
• MOT test history is shown via the button in the listing overview.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The last service was carried out in February 2026 at an indicated 100,007 miles by Octane Porsche. The seller states this included replacement of the rear brake discs and pads, and filters, an anti-roll bar refurbishment with powder coating, new bushes, and a comprehensive inspection, with total expenditure of just over £4,000.
• The previous recorded service was completed in December 2017 at an indicated 98,037 miles by Goss Hall Porsche.
• The seller states that during their ownership, the car has also received a new roof motor and a corrosion inspection, new shock absorbers as well as new bushes, the air conditioning unit has be refurbished, and the gearbox has been overhauled with replacement synchromesh components.

Dates and mileage:

Sep 1988 - 1,016 miles - Charles Follett Ltd

May 1989 - 5,451 miles - Charles Follett Ltd

Aug 1990 - 14,592 miles - GPPS Specialist Cars

May 1991 - 25,217 miles - RSR Engineering Porsche Specialist

Jul 1992 - 25,722 miles - Hendon Way Motors Ltd

Aug 1993 - 38,521 miles - ARM Engineering

Aug 1994 - 48,410 miles - ARM Engineering

Jun 1995 - 56,230 miles - ARM Engineering

Jun 1996 - 62,496 miles - ARM Engineering

Jan 1997 - 65,532 miles - Paragon Porsche

Jul 1997 - 69,060 miles - Paragon Porsche

Apr 1998 - 71,790 miles - Paragon Porsche

Sep 1998 - 73,193 miles - Intaporsh Porsche Specialist

Apr 1999 - 74,312 miles - Intaporsh Porsche Specialist

Aug 1999 - 74,905 miles - Intaporsh Porsche Specialist

Apr 2000 - 76,912 miles - Intaporsh Porsche Specialist

Sep 2000 - 78,658 miles - Intaporsh Porsche Specialist

Apr 2001 - 79,833 miles - Intaporsh Porsche Specialist

Aug 2001 - 81,570 miles - Intaporsh Porsche Specialist

Feb 2003 - 84,164 miles - Intaporsh Porsche Specialist

Aug 2003 - 84,691 miles - Intaporsh Porsche Specialist

Jun 2011 - 88,521 miles - Zentrum Porsche Specialist

Jul 2014 - 92,068 miles - Class Cars Porsche

Apr 2016 - 93,828 miles - Goss Hall Porsche

Dec 2017 - 98,037 miles - Goss Hall Porsche

Feb 2026 - 100,007 miles - Octane Garage Porsche Specialist

SUMMARY

This 930-generation Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet is a stylish and iconic modern classic open-top performance hero, offered here in a rare ‘triple black’ specification. Benefiting from a substantial history file, it would make a compelling addition to any Porsche collection, while remaining equally suited to spirited weekend drives and classic touring events.

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