1989 PORSCHE 911 (964) CARRERA CABRIOLET

KEY FACTS

• A very good, original example of the early 964 generation, finished in the classic combination of black with tan and fresh from a recent engine-out service.
• Features the 3.6-litre, 250hp air-cooled flat-six and a five-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels.
• The odometer states 151,736 km, but is not currently functional. The odometer fault is a known Porsche fault from this period.
• Australian-delivered manual 964 Cabriolets are a rare find, and this example is in sound mechanical condition, well-optioned from the factory and with a strong service history.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• The 964 iteration of Porsche’s 911 introduced a new motor and featured coil springs, ABS and power steering for the first time.
• Well-optioned from the factory, the car offers cruise control, full electric adjustment for the driver’s seat and partial adjustment on the passenger seat, and fitted with the occasional rear seats.
• Sold with the original stamped service book, full handbook set, original tools and recent service work documenting maintenance and repairs.

CONDITION

• The chassis and body are in good condition, having suffered no known damage during the car’s life. Its panels and doors line up and fit well.
• The black paintwork is in good condition, presenting only minor stone chips on exposed surfaces, minor bubbling on the edge of the wing above the petrol cap and a blemish on the edge of the driver’s door.
• The tan leather interior is in good condition, presenting minor wear in high-traffic areas, which is documented in the photographs. The seats have been re-connolised to enhance their appearance.
• The odometer is not functional, so the indicated mileage is approximate. It is known to have covered low mileage as it has been largely in storage over the past 12 years.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Last serviced in March 2021 by PE Racing in NSW, with work including an engine oil change and fresh spark plugs, as well as fitment of a new clutch kit including clutch plate, release bearing fork and bushes.
• Just prior to this, the engine has been removed by PE Racing to fit new head studs, replace camshaft seals and cam cover gaskets; and also to replace the intake gaskets, exhaust manifold gaskets, and the camshaft seal for the power steering. The valve clearances were also adjusted while the engine was out.

SUMMARY

This 1989 Porsche 964 Carrera Cabriolet is a well-cared for and sought-after modern classic sports car, especially with its involving manual gearbox. It is in very good mechanical and aesthetic condition and features a well-documented service history, making it a compelling example of this rare find in the Australian market.

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This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.