1994 PORSCHE 968 CLUB SPORT - 42,022 Miles

KEY FACTS

• A superb, low-mileage example of the pared-back limited-edition sports car, presented in a desirable colour scheme and with a detailed maintenance history.
• Under the bonnet is the 3.0-litre all-aluminium inline-four, which sends around 237bhp to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.
• This 968 Club Sport was first registered in June 1994, and is understood to be one of only 179 examples originally delivered to the UK.
• Well-used for the first half of its life on the road, the car has since been driven far more sparingly, spending much of the last 10 years in storage.
• Today, its odometer displays just 42,022 miles, which is fully evidenced by the car’s maintenance history.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• A driver-focused limited-edition model, the 968 Club Sport does away with the standard car’s rear seats, air conditioning system and electric windows.
• Finished in black with eye-catching red Club Sport decals on its flanks, this example features the highly-desirable hard-shell Recaro seats with body-coloured backs, as well as its original three-spoke, non-airbag steering wheel.
• Like many UK-market cars, it was also specified with a removable sunroof.
• The car rides on the correct set of 17-inch ‘Cup 2’ alloy wheels, which are in superb order.
• Accompanying this Club Sport are its full original book pack with handbook, service log and other documents, as well as the unused spare wheel and tool kit, plus a copy of the issue of GT Porsche magazine which it appeared in. 

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage, other than a minor dent in the bonnet and another on the offside front wing, noted in the most recent service report.
• The black paintwork and red Club Sport decals are thought to be entirely original, and are in excellent condition, with some small stone chips and light scratches around the car, commensurate with its age and mileage.
• Inside, the cabin is extremely well-preserved, with only slight signs of use on the Nomex-clad Recaro bucket seats and the lower section of the steering wheel.
• There are no known electrical or mechanical issues, and there are no warning lights showing on the dashboard.
• The car’s last MOT test was conducted on 23 June 2021 at 42,003 miles, resulting in a first-time pass without a single warning or advisory.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This 968 Club Sport’s most recent routine maintenance was a vehicle inspection and oil and filter service carried out in June 2021 at 42,011 miles by Porsche specialist Bahnsport in Dorset. A few inspection notes were made by the mechanics, which are included on the invoice shown in the gallery.
• Prior to this, an annual service and brake fluid change was carried out in February 2015 at 41,425 miles by Porsche Centre Swindon.
• Prior to this, independent specialist RGA Porsche serviced the car in September 2013 at 41,142 miles, and Porsche Centre Portsmouth performed a service and brake fluid change in September 2012 at 39,317 miles.
• The timing belt was last renewed in September 2007 at 35,049 miles.

Dates and Mileages:

• Nov 1994 - 1,827 Miles - Lancaster Bow (Porsche Centre)
• Mar 1996 - 6,349 Miles - JCT600 Bradford (Porsche Centre)
• Dec 1996 - 12,386 Miles - JCT600 Bradford (Porsche Centre)
• Apr 1998 - 20,475 Miles - Dick Lovett (Porsche Centre)
• Feb 1999 - 24,115 Miles - Merlin Nottingham (Porsche Centre)
• Apr 2000 - 27,178 Miles - Dick Lovett (Porsche Centre)
• Mar 2001 - 28,684 Miles - Merlin Cambria (Porsche Centre)
• Jul 2002 - 30,483 Miles - Merlin Cambria (Porsche Centre)
• Sep 2003 - 32,594 Miles - Merlin Cambria (Porsche Centre)
• Sep 2004 - 33,677 Miles - Porsche Centre Cardiff
• Sep 2005 - 34,543 Miles - Porsche Centre Cardiff
• Apr 2007 - 34,739 Miles - Porsche Centre Cardiff
• Sep 2008 - 36,188 Miles - Porsche Centre Cardiff
• Oct 2011 - 37,849 Miles - Autofarm (Marque Specialist)
• Sep 2012 - 39,317 Miles - Porsche Centre Portsmouth
• Sep 2013 - 41,142 Miles - RGA Porsche (Marque Specialist)
• Feb 2015 - 41,425 Miles - Porsche Centre Swindon
• Jun 2021 - 42,011 Miles - Bahnsport (Marque specialist)

SUMMARY

This Porsche 968 Club Sport is quite possibly one of the best examples of the driver-focused transaxle sports car available. Remaining original and unmodified throughout, and with very low mileage from new, this well-documented example would make a fantastic addition to any collection of notable Porsches, and will surely delight its next owner every time they get behind the wheel.

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