This Porsche is not only one of the rarest, but also very practical (10 photos + 1 video)

Yes, we know it's a Volkswagen T3 Caravelle, but it's still and Porsche. If only because it is a small-scale, unique restructuring, the work of which was done by Porsche itself.





Porsche Classic Center Gelderland in the Netherlands now sells an old bully. From the outside, he looks like an ordinary square Transporter third generation 1979-1992 release, but for some reason with body kit, sports wheels and the price… 364,900 euros.



The exorbitant cost of a car familiar to many, which has long passed into category of ruffians, causes cognitive dissonance. However, this is not quite Volkswagen, but the extremely rare Porsche T3 B32 Caravelle, of which made either seven or nine pieces.





In the early 80s, the company's engineers needed a high-speed vehicle to accompany test specimens of future serial Porsche during the high temperature endurance test, which carried out in North Africa. Regular T3s couldn't keep up with the fast ones. sports cars, and that's how the T3 B32 was born. As a rule, the basis for them, factory 9-seater modifications of a minibus were taken in a rich performed by Carat, and the example in question was built in 1988 year by personal order of Porsche CEO Peter Schutz.



The fundamental innovation of the B32 is the engine. rear mounted 6-cylinder boxer from a Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera with a capacity of 228 hp. With. coupled with its own gearbox and rear wheel drive provided the minibus with 185 km/h at full load (light arrow speedometer easily fit over two hundred), which logically required stiffer suspension and high performance brakes.



It was easy to distinguish from civilian counterparts B32 by the presence additional side air intakes for engine cooling, aerodynamic body kit along the lower perimeter of the body and a set 16" Fuchs wheels. Salon trimmed with leather, below, at the base of the lever manual transmission, additional sensors appeared, and the steering wheel hub was decorated Porsche family heraldry.



Despite its considerable age and mileage of 130,770 km, the Porsche T3 B32 The Caravelle is generally in good condition, although the special paint Pearl Mutter don't mind to be refreshed, exhaust pipe covered rust, and the front door cards need new upholstery. However, a person who is able, without bargaining, to give a third of million euros, such trifles will confuse a little.