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1989 Porsche 911 Speedster

  • Chassis Number: WP0EB0916KS173721
  • Engine Number: 64K063338
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The 356 Speedster had proven to be a popular option in the early 1950s and in 1983, the name was revived. Several thousand, based on the 911 SC platform, were built at the direction of Porsche CEO Peter Schutz, and the project was supervised by Technical Director Helmuth Bott. Porsche stylist Tony Lapine removed the windshield, folding top assembly, and rear seats for a 911 cabriolet. The front glass was replaced with a steeply raked, low-profile removable windshield and frame in a similar fashion to the original 356 Speedster.

The area behind the driver and passenger seat was transformed into carpeted storage beneath a hinged fiberglass tonneau. The electric top of the cabriolet was replaced with a minimalist fabric top that could be used for 'Emergency use.'

The Speedster was available in both 'narrow-body' or 'Turbo-look' guise, however, nearly all that were exported to the United States were wide-bodied, with wide Fuchs forged-alloy wheels and larger tires. Most came well equipped with items such as air-conditioning, electric seats, leather upholstery, plush carpeting, and stereos.

After this Speedster proved popular, Porsche again revived the idea for the 1989 model year as a stop-gap when the new Type 964 Carrera was delayed in coming to market.

Just like the earlier SC-based version, Lapine produced a two-seat convertible in both narrow and wide-fendered, 'Turbo-look' body styles. Around 2,060 examples of the cabriolet with the M503 Speedster option package were built between January and September of 1989, and of that number, only 800 or so went to United States customers. Power was the standard 964 Carrera 2 setup with a 3.2-liter, 217 horsepower engine mated to a G50 five-speed manual transmission.

This particular 'Turbo-look' Speedster has just over 8,000 miles on its odometer. It is finished in Guards Red with a cashmere interior in 'Ruffled' leather. There is a Blaupunkt Reno stereo entertainment system, air- conditioning, electrically adjustable driver and passenger seats, a shortened shift lever, an alarm system, and cruise control.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2017

2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $180,000-USD $220,000 
Sale Price :
USD $154,000

1989 Porsche 911 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Porsche 911

(Data based on Model Year 1989 sales)
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster
Chassis#: WP0ZZZ91ZKS152092
Sold for USD$149,202
  2025 RM Sothebys : Paris
 
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster
Chassis#: WP0EB0918KS173249
Sold for USD$280,000
  2025 RM Sothebys : The Arizona Auction
 
1989 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA REIMAGINED BY SINGER
Chassis#: WP0AB0960KS450700
Sold for USD$935,000
  2025 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale
 
1989 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA SPEEDSTER 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Chassis#: WP0EB0916KS173444
Sold for USD$192,500
  2025 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale
 
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster Full Turbo Look
Chassis#: WP0ZZZ91ZKS152624
Sold for USD$190,400
  2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Chattanooga Auction
 
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster
Chassis#: WP0EB0913KS173126
Sold for USD$210,000
  2024 RM Sothebys : Monterey
 
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster
Chassis#: WP0EB0915KS173306
Sold for USD$246,400
  2024 Broad Arrow : Monterey
 
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster
Chassis#: WP0ZZZ91ZKS152405
Sold for USD$181,083
  2024 RM Sothebys : The Tegernsee Auction
 
1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Turbo-Look Targa
Chassis#: WP0EB0914KS160742
Sold for USD$324,000
  2024 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
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1989 Porsche 911 25th Anniversary Special Edition Coupe
Sold for USD$100,800
  2024 Broad Arrow : Porsche Air|Water
 
1989 Porsche 911 Type 964 Carrera 4 Coupé
Chassis#: WP0ZZZ96ZKS401673
Sold for USD$89,963
  2024 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde a Paris
 
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster
Chassis#: WP0ZZZ91ZKS173418
Sold for USD$174,771
  2024 RM Sothebys : Paris
 
1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe
Chassis#: WP0AB0914KS120272
Sold for USD$207,200
  2023 RM Sothebys : The White Collection
 
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster
Chassis#: WP0EB0913KS173238
Sold for USD$357,000
  2023 RM Sothebys : The White Collection
 
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster
Chassis#: WP0EB0914KS173636
Sold for USD$217,443
  2023 RM Sothebys : The Carrera Collection Part 2 (Italy)
 
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster
Chassis#: WP0ZZZ91ZKS152241
Sold for USD$258,738
  2023 RM Sothebys : The Carrera Collection
 
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster
Chassis#: WP0EB0917KS173596
Sold for USD$157,830
  2023 RM Sothebys : The Carrera Collection
 
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster
Chassis#: WP0EB0919KS173678
Sold for USD$161,711
  2023 RM Sothebys : The Carrera Collection
 
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster
Chassis#: WP0ZZZ91ZKS152128
Sold for USD$271,394
  2023 RM Sothebys : The Carrera Collection
 
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster
Chassis#: WP0EB0917KS173811
Sold for USD$296,500
  2023 Broad Arrow Group : Amelia Island
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Porsche 911s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1989 Porsche 911's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2L Speedster Turbolook RUFWPOZZZ91ZKS1520892025 Artcurial : Rétromobile $220,000$300,000
1989 Porsche 911 Carrerawp0ab0910ks1211132024 Mecum : Monterey$70,000$130,000$150,000
1989 Porsche 911 SpeedsterWP0EB091XKS1734462024 RM Sothebys : Dare to Dream $225,000$275,000
1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Narrow Body SpeedsterWP0ZZZ91ZKS1521992024 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde a Paris $260,000$300,000
1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 CabrioletWP0EB0910KS1712672024 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction $50,000$70,000
1989 Porsche 911 Speedsterwp0eb0913ks1733982023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey$250,000  
1989 Porsche 911 SpeedsterWP0EB0911KS1734952023 Broad Arrow Auctions : Porsche 75th Anniversary $260,000$300,000
1989 Porsche 911 Turbo CoupeWP0ZZZ93ZKS0003092023 Broad Arrow Auctions : Porsche 75th Anniversary $220,000$260,000
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee$275,000$275,000$325,000
1989 Porsche 911 SpeedsterWP0EB0914KS1737202022 Broad Arrow Auctions : West Palm Beach $200,000$250,000
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster 2022 Mecum : Orlando$270,000  
1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee$60,000  
1989 Porsche 911 SpeedsterWPOZZZ91ZKS1521492020 Artcurial Motorcars : Monaco $240,000$280,000
1989 Porsche 911 Carrera CoupeWP0AB0914KS1200762020 RM Sothebys : Driving Into Summer $80,000$95,000
1989 PORSCHE 911 SPEEDSTERWPOZZZ91ZKS1518212020 Coys at Olympia $90,000$110,000
1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee$77,500  
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster 2019 Mecum : Las Vegas$130,000  
1989 Porsche 911 SpeedsterWP0EB0918KS1731402019 Mecum : Monterey$220,000$225,000$275,000
1989 Porsche 911 SpeedsterWP0EB0910KS1732142019 Mecum : Monterey$120,000$160,000$180,000
1989 Porsche 911 Supersport CabrioletWP0ZZZ91ZKS1507792019 Silverstone Heythrop Classic Car Sale   
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster 2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction$250,000  
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster 2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction$160,000  
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster Convertible 2019 Russo & Steele : Amelia Island $195,000$235,000
1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Speedster 2019 Russo & Steele : Amelia Island $175,000$225,000
1989 Porsche 911 / 930 Turbo Body SpeedsterWP0ZZZ91ZKS1525102019 Historics at Brooklands Ascot Racecourse $145,000$165,000
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee$260,000$260,000$300,000
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas$150,000  
1989 Porsche 911 SpeedsterWP0EB0918KS1736072018 Mecum : Monterey$130,000$165,000$185,000
1989 Porsche 911 SpeedsterWP0EB0910KS1732452018 Mecum : Monterey$110,000$150,000$185,000
1989 Porsche 911 Carrera TargaWP0EB0915KS1602502018 Mecum : Monterey$60,000$65,000$90,000

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