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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 12:27 AM
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This gorgeous 1989 Porsche Speedster is presented in linen gray metallic paint with linen interior. This Speedster is one of 800 originally shipped to the United States in 1989. While the 89 Speedster was priced in the mid to upper 60k, speculators often paid in excess of 100k initially. This is one of those cars purchased by a collector/speculator brand new in 1989. I subsequently purchased this car in April, 2002, with 337 original miles!!

The production date of this car was June 16th,1989. It came with California emissions, has a 5 speed transmission with the shorter gear shift lever. This amazing vehicle has about 16,000 miles at present. In October of 2002, I switched out the original Fuchs wheels (sorry Fuchs fans) for a set of polished Kinesis K28 wheels. The rears measure 10” x 18” with Pirelli 285/30 ZR x 18 P Zero Rosso N4s, with 8” x 18” wheels and 235/40 ZR x 18 P Zeros on the front. Fortuneately for you Fuchs fans the original wheels have been stored away and have new Dunlop SP Sport 5000s mounted on them (they go with the car). The original Fuchs wheels have about 3000 miles on them.

While the vehicle has a Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo, the original Blaupunkt “Reno” radio and speakers are packed away. This Speedster has the Sport seats, both left and right, with electric height adjustment. The original toolkit and Porsche compressor are included. The metallic pain, interior, and black convertible top are immaculate. I recently had a complete 15,000 mile service completed by a certified Porsche mechanic. There are no oil leaks. The car has been lowered 1” front and rear to give it that So Cal stance. No other changes have been made to its originality. What doesn’t it have? There is no air conditioning—but when you’re cruising PCH through Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and Monarch Beach in the Real OC with the top down (mandatory here) who needs AC???

This 89 Speedster is absolutely stunning!! It is always garaged. Good luck finding a comparable Speedster out there. While I have been unable to find out how many Speedsters were produced in this color combination, I have seen only one other in the 8 years I have owned the car. One dealer that specializes in selling only Porsches said he has never seen this color combination on an 1989 Speedster!! Personalized plate reads 89SPED*. Brian 949-290-5162. I'm looking for $75k, but also entertaining offers.




















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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 12:30 AM
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wow what a beaut. but this belongs in the nonlexus vehicle classifieds.
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 09:53 AM
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I love it. Good luck with the sale.
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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Breathtaking! Good luck with your sale.
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 10:08 AM
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Thanks everyone. My apologies if it's in the wrong section. I read, " Only active members with >100 posts may post non-Lexus vehicles." under this section and figured it applied.
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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might try ebay. ALthough very nice i dont think many people here are looking for a rare porsche lol.
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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very nice you can just see from the picture this car got a lot of love
gl with you sale
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 04:30 PM
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Go to "Car & Coffee" in Irvine host every Sat morning. I am sure there are plenty of car collectors there.
Absolutely stunning car.
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by d2gs3
Go to "Car & Coffee" in Irvine host every Sat morning. I am sure there are plenty of car collectors there.
Absolutely stunning car.
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Oh, it's been there quiet a few times, along with an array of other cars

Although, throwing a for sale sign on there would definitely help out!
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 11:08 PM
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i wish i could be a serious buyer. that's a beautiful Porsche
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 08:18 AM
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I've always loved the Speedster, the car is a work of art especially in that color. I'm roughly about 55K short on the asking price though.
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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Bump. Still for sale.
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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wish i could see the pix.. all red x's
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Epik
wish i could see the pix.. all red x's
Same here
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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Wow...absolutely stunning! Such mint condition! GLWS!
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