1990 PORSCHE 911 (964) CUP

KEY FACTS

• An exceedingly rare, race-prepared Carrera Cup car that benefits from a recent rebuild.
• Car number 48 of the 50 original Carrera Cup cars, originally owned by Jean-Pierre Jarier.
• Under the engine lid sits the original 3.6-litre M64/1 naturally aspirated flat-six, which is mated to a 1991MS series competition-specification manual transmission.
• The car was completely rebuilt 2,120km ago, and the vehicle has been recently fully serviced by OPC Glasgow.
• Impressive competition history and provenance, including a race win. Proof of provenance having raced in the French Carrera Trophy series with Monaco Media International, Cobra and latterly with TVWEE Team in Belcar.

 EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Built to full Carrera Cup M700 specification, including stripped-out interior, racing wiring harness, and with minor trim such as the glove box removed for racing.
• Included with the vehicle is a copy of its race history, Certificate of Authenticity, service records and photographs of the full rebuild that the car underwent during 2007.
• The VIN and shell numbers match, along with the doors and engine lid. The flat-six engine is also the factory-supplied motor. The vehicle is highly original, with only the aluminium bonnet fitted during the vendor’s ownership, and the transmission having been replaced during the vehicle’s competition years.
• Stored between 1995 and 2007; the original race seals remain in place.
• The preceding Cup car to number 49, which now resides in the Porsche museum.

CONDITION

• There is no known body damage to the vehicle, with only a couple of small chips in the original windscreen.
• The repainted Grand Prix White paintwork is in superb condition, as are the MaxCom graphics which are crisp and bright.
• The stripped-out interior is functional, and remains in very good condition with only minor wear and small holes in the driver’s Recaro seat due to the harness.
• There are no known faults or issues with the vehicle, and no warning lights present on the dashboard.
• The most recent MOT test took place on 20 April 2021, and resulted in a clean pass with no advisories on the first go.

 SERVICE HISTORY

• The most recent service was carried out by OPC Glasgow during May 2021 at 3,101km.
• This work included a standard 12,000 mile service, along with fresh spark plugs, a new fuel filter and a valve timing adjustment.
• Prior to this, the car was serviced by P for Porsche in May 2016 including the fitment of a new oil cooler, and had a new drive shaft fitted by Stainless Creations in September 2010.
• During 2007, the car was fully rebuilt including the engine, with new timing chains fitted during this process.
• A full set of new Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres has been fitted.

SUMMARY

With excellent early provenance and a recent full rebuild and recommissioning, this genuine 1990 Porsche 964 Carrera Cup offers the very rare opportunity to own a lightweight racing 911 with competition history. A compelling proposition for a discerning collector, this 964 Cup car could also be put back into action as an exciting modern classic racer.

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