# If you've always wanted an '80s 911 Carrera Cabriolet **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [October 21, 2025, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youve-always-wanted-an-80s-911-carrera-cabriolet/204291 "2025-10-21T15:27:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2025, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youve-always-wanted-an-80s-911-carrera-cabriolet/204291/1 "2025-10-21T15:27:50Z")
**… here’s your chance–literally.** > **[Win Our 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet | Petersen Sweepstakes — Petersen...](https://www.petersen.org/1985-porsche-911-carrera-sweepstakes?promo=PORSCHE&utm_medium=paid&utm_id=6852144532907&utm_content=6852165569907&utm_term=6852165570107&utm_campaign=6852144532907&fbclid=IwY2xjawNkhTNleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQAAAY8NfqKcwEeZt7rVi-Cs-Re8M1CMZuZNEjVlHiuqFg7mimEAZVuWpqdNidhY9X-txnF9GY_aem_oIfA-N8UpG3FYddiFTbHlA&utm_source=facebook&campaign_id=6852144532907&ad_id=6852165569907)** > > The Petersen Automotive Museum is proud to offer an icon of the '80s. The 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet turns as many heads today as it did back in the 80s. Your entry into this sweepstakes could not only get you behind the wheel of one of... ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2025, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youve-always-wanted-an-80s-911-carrera-cabriolet/204291/2 "2025-10-21T15:34:07Z")
**… or if you want a later-model Carrera coupe, there’s this one:** > **[Win a 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe – Larz Anderson Auto Museum](https://winacar.larzanderson.org/?promo=vroom25&utm_source=meta&utm_medium=paidsocial&utm_campaign=MM-LarzAnderson_PROS_US_2024Porsche911_Value&utm_content=MM-LarzAnderson_2024Porsche911_STATIC_Flexible_Raw_Dynamic_VROOM25_N%2FA&utm_id=120234336971270415&utm_term=120234336971380415&fbclid=IwY2xjawNkhtRleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQBqyl_sgPSTwEe0MZmvGW3y_rXGpiavGYoEqwWa6QNMB0HilchcYd2OYqTukLYypIj6Ouijl0_aem_NqzUgoATuDlBHTdGFLP32w)** > > Enter now to support the Larz Anderson Auto Museum and you could win a Gentian Blue Metallic 911 Carrera plus $30,000 cash. Or choose the $75,000 cash alternative — see Official Rules. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2025, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youve-always-wanted-an-80s-911-carrera-cabriolet/204291/3 "2025-10-21T15:35:46Z")
**… or this one!** > **[TapKat](https://www.tapkat.org/international-motor-racing-research-center/y5OV29?promo=PORSCHE&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=fb&utm_id=120232225574280650&utm_content=120234093215010650&utm_term=120232225574520650&utm_campaign=120232225574280650&fbclid=IwY2xjawNkh25leHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQBqyhFbgZKmgEeiBuhTwMUAZcmfBBXUSH8FcOt2P6Ua2u1u3gWSvFaX6qndU5BirmrTBvivxk_aem_ZPfMJCnlQKuaM103OF6wwg)** ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2025, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youve-always-wanted-an-80s-911-carrera-cabriolet/204291/4 "2025-10-21T15:37:48Z")
This one is “only” a Cayman, but… > **[TapKat](https://www.tapkat.org/saratoga-automobile-museum/G5g1dk?promo=CAYMANWIN&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=fb&utm_id=120231654951590038&utm_content=120231655430990038&utm_term=120231654951610038&utm_campaign=120231654951590038&fbclid=IwY2xjawNkh-NleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQBqym_mwZlFgEeIC9hX-wO7FJva8E8r-SShqppLgLJ_yj7yEQ4KS7wIGUGqf5m4pq5b64zV6M_aem_EDrr6IiIEzlvdwVHMTmzPg)** ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youve-always-wanted-an-80s-911-carrera-cabriolet/204291/5 "2025-10-21T17:01:12Z")
Provided the Peterson raises $200,000 from this. Otherwise it will be a share of the total in cash. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2025, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youve-always-wanted-an-80s-911-carrera-cabriolet/204291/6 "2025-10-21T17:52:11Z")
If less than $200,000 is raised, I suppose the winner could cut a deal where they pay the spread in appraised value to the $200,000. That is, if they raise $150,000, the winner could pay 25% of the appraised value and get the car. ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2025, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youve-always-wanted-an-80s-911-carrera-cabriolet/204291/7 "2025-10-21T18:27:54Z")
That would be up to them, not an option under the rules. Stated value of $50,000.. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youve-always-wanted-an-80s-911-carrera-cabriolet/204291/8 "2025-10-21T18:54:58Z")
> [@wolyrobb](#): > > That would be up to them, not an option under the rules Yup! But, sometimes contest sponsors will bend their rules. Many years ago, I knew a guy who won a trip for two to Las Vegas, and he was able to get the radio station that sponsored the contest to give him a trip to a different destination. ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2025, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youve-always-wanted-an-80s-911-carrera-cabriolet/204291/9 "2025-10-21T19:16:38Z")
They reserved the option to substitute for a prize of equal value. Have to see if this raises enough. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2025, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youve-always-wanted-an-80s-911-carrera-cabriolet/204291/10 "2025-10-21T19:31:51Z")
**Or, if someone is hankering for some old American iron…** > **[TapKat](https://www.tapkat.org/san-diego-automotive-museum/NkXRM5?promo=GALAXIE30&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=fb&utm_id=120234036745900313&utm_content=120234036745930313&utm_term=120234036746180313&utm_campaign=120234036745900313&fbclid=IwY2xjawNkvppleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQBqyg4LSg4WQEewtIFO6UXTSb6yESlPLjcv2R88c7-nte8VWiUtfg23zIGcxh_u5oACCANCR0_aem_LwrRPs8qX2x-A4kwrtJx-A)** ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2025, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youve-always-wanted-an-80s-911-carrera-cabriolet/204291/11 "2025-10-22T12:52:40Z")
**Now, for something that is truly exotic…** > **[Win a 2006 Ford GT | Shelby American Collection](https://www.shelbyamericancollection.org/fordgt?promo=SPEED&utm_source=meta&utm_medium=paidsocial&utm_campaign=MM-ShelbyAmericanCollection_PROS_US_2006FordGT_Evergreen&utm_content=MM-ShelbyAmericanCollection_2006FordGT_VID_Video_SteveLaunchPitch%232_N%2FA_SPEED_N%2FA&utm_id=6906179607051&utm_term=6906476180051&fbclid=IwY2xjawNlsrRleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQAAAZI3rn3iwEeyw-tiAdmApnW5lDHgeMruHMmbA061M6E4aNwEj1fRhLStU8z5_TOZWWOyhA_aem_cE2Hr3D6zqDaxuyWYuORrQ)** > > Enter today to win a 2006 Ford GT with only 235 miles and support the nonprofit Shelby American Collection museum. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2025, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-youve-always-wanted-an-80s-911-carrera-cabriolet/204291/12 "2025-10-22T13:41:10Z")
I don’t think that I can afford the taxes if I win a low mileage Ford GT.