1990 PORSCHE 911 (964) CARRERA 2 CABRIOLET

This 1990 Porsche 911 (964) Carrera 2 Cabriolet is an involving open-top sports car with a stylish specification. It is powered by the 3.6-litre flat-six engine, coupled to the desirable five-speed manual transmission. Now showing 78,667 miles from new, this Porsche is ready to be snapped up by a new owner to relish with the top down on glorious summer days.

Delivered to the UK and first registered in August 1990, this 964 was ordered with Linen Grey paintwork, as well as cream leather interior, blue carpets and electric hood. The car has had just four previous registered from new, and has been enjoyed by the seller for the last three years. It has received specialist mechanical attention throughout its lifetime to ensure that it can be driven with ease and enjoyed by its next owner.

The seller has confirmed that the body has been free from any damage during his ownership. It is in solid condition with very good panel gaps, and at some point the nearside rear wing has been replaced. The car has been repainted in the original Linen Grey hue, and presents in excellent condition today. It rides on a set of 17-inch ‘Cup 2’ alloy wheels, which are in great shape.

Inside, the cabin’s cream leather interior with blue trim has previously been reupholstered and is in superb order, with no damage to the hide and few signs of any wear. Its original Sony stereo and cassette player is installed above the gear shifter, but not all speakers are working correctly and they would need some attention to correct them. The seller reports that the electric roof is working perfectly, having just received a full overhaul including the replacement of the ECU and both motors and shafts.

The 964 was fully inspected by Peter Morgan’s renowned ‘Porsche Inspections’ company in January 2019, with the write-up concluding that it is “a sound car that has a number of small jobs that need attending to” and “better than most others at a similar asking price”. The full report is included in the car’s history file. Also on file are a large number of invoices, receipts, and MOT certificates, along with 17 stamps in the service book from Porsche main dealers and specialists.

The last scheduled maintenance was carried out in July 2019 at 78,647 miles, by marque specialist Jaz Porsche in North London. The consisted of an engine oil and filter replacement, along with a full service. Prior to this, the car was seen in July 2016 by Supercar Centre in Sheffield at 77,950 miles, when the clutch was also renewed.

Its most recent MOT test was on 15 July 2019 at 78,646 miles, which resulted in a clean pass with no advisories whatsoever. The wheels are shod in Continental SportContact tyres, in size 205/50 ZR17 at the front and 255/40 ZR17 at the rear, which all have a good level of tread.

The car is being sold with its original documentation and handbooks, and thousands of pounds have been spent over the years to bring it to the high standard it is presented in today. This 1990 Porsche 964 Carrera 2 would make an excellent fair-weather modern classic or even daily driver for its next owner, with its tuneful engine and precise manual gearbox providing mile after mile of smiles.

Summary of maintenance history:

• 24 Sep 1990 – 2,006 miles
• 12 Nov 1991 – 10,715 miles
• 3 Aug 1993 – 17,433 miles
• 4 Aug 1994 – 21,946 miles
• 1 Aug 1995 – 24,379 miles
• 24 Jul 1996 – 26,453 miles
• 7 Aug 1997 – 28,572 miles
• 11 Aug 1998 – 30,188 miles
• 10 Jul 2000 – 39,425 miles
• 5 Apr 2002 – 44,969 miles
• 1 Jul 2003 – 53,737 miles
• 8 Jun 2004 – 61,370 miles
• 7 Mar 2008 – tbc
• 21 Jun 2012 – 75,416 miles
• 1 Aug 2015 – 77,518 miles
• 12 Jul 2016 – 77,950 miles
• 15 Jul 2019 – 78,647 miles