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1988 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe G50 (Safari Style)

Updated: Mar 6

Year: 1988

Make: Porsche

Model: 911 Carrera Coupe G50 (Safari Style)

Transmission: 5 speed Manual

VIN: WP0AB0911JS121832

Title Status: Clean

Mileage: 182,000


Get ready to own a one-of-a-kind, fully modified 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe, transformed into a true Safari-style rally machine. This Porsche was acquired by its current owner in 2019 and underwent a meticulous multi-year restoration and modification by Group 2 Motorsports of Woodinville, Washington, with completion in June 2023. If you're looking for a rare combination of classic Porsche performance and rugged off-road capability, this is your chance to own a piece of Porsche history like no other.


Key Features & Modifications:

  • Exterior:

    • Finished in a striking green paint with contrasting black Safari-style graphics

    • Custom aluminum front and rear bumpers, one-piece aluminum rear corner sections

    • Cibie driving lights, hood-mounted with integrated fog lights (yellow lenses)

    • Aluminum front skid plate for added protection

    • Rally-style side mirrors and Porsche-branded rear mud flaps

    • Red-finished front recovery points and a ducktail rear spoiler

    • 15" Braid alloy wheels wrapped with 195/70 Pirelli Scorpion tires

    • Roof-mounted matching spare tire and a 964-sourced compact spare stored in the front trunk

  • Suspension & Performance:

    • Elephant Racing lifted suspension with Bilstein adjustable coilovers

    • Tarett Engineering sway bars for precision handling

    • Removed torsion bars for enhanced off-road performance

  • Engine & Performance Upgrades:

    • 3.2L M930/25 flat-six engine rebuilt by Rothsport Road and Race, with modifications including PMO individual throttle bodies and MoTeC engine management

    • Coil-on-plug conversion with Audi-sourced coils and Rasant Products cam/crank housing and 60-2 trigger wheel

    • Stainless steel exhaust system with three-into-one headers and dual outlets exiting through the rear bumper

    • Dyno tuned by Evolution Motorsports for optimal performance

  • Interior:

    • Refurbished by Group 2 Motorsports with Recaro Sportster CS front seats trimmed in black vinyl with suede inserts

    • Pasha-style cloth upholstery on the lower dash and doors, with Alcantara accents on door panels, central tunnel, and sun visors

    • MOMO Prototipo steering wheel and dash-mounted rally timers (Smiths clock & Heuer Trackmate stopwatch)

    • WEVO shifter for precise gear shifts and custom floorboard by Rennline

    • Red seatbelts, black leather door pulls, and replacement carpets for a race-inspired look

    • VDO instrumentation, including a central tachometer (6,300-rpm redline) and a 170-mph speedometer

  • Transmission & Drivetrain:

    • G50 five-speed manual transmission with a limited-slip differential

    • Assembled by California Motorsports with precision craftsmanship


Additional Details:

  • The car shows 182k miles on the odometer, with approximately 1k miles added by the current owner.

  • Carfax report shows a clean history with no accidents or significant damage, listing time spent in California and Washington.


This 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera G50 Safari-style build combines the best of classic Porsche engineering with modern performance enhancements, creating the ultimate blend of street and off-road capability. Whether you’re looking for a showstopper or a thrilling off-road adventure, this Porsche is the perfect choice.


Offered by the seller with a clean Carfax report, Porsche Production Specifications certificate, and a tool kit.


Auction on Bring a Trailer: This extraordinary Porsche 911 Safari-style build will be available for purchase through the Bring A Trailer auction platform. Don’t miss the chance to bid on this one-of-a-kind Porsche!


Make sure to place your bid and take this rare Safari-style Porsche 911 home!



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