Porsche 964 Carrera 4

Sitting behind the passengers is a 3.6 liter naturally aspirated flat 6, rated at 247 horsepower and 228 lb-ft of torque. Although that doesn’t sound like much in modern terms, it was enough to propel the 964 from 0-60 mph in 5.5 seconds and on to a top speed in excess of 160 mph. This is then run through a 5-speed manual transaxle with power sent to all four wheels. This was the first Porsche outside of the 959 hypercar to be fitted with all-wheel drive, which made the car exceptionally surefooted in any weather but still gave a classic sports car experience thanks to the 31/69 front/rear power split. One of the largest changes on the 964 was the introduction of coil springs instead of the torsion bars that were fitted to all previous 911s. Using MacPherson struts up front and semi-trailing arms in the rear, the 964 offered more tunability and far more predictable handling at the limit.

With its classic looks and driving experience, paired with some modern refinement, it is no surprise that the 964 has become one of the most sought-after 911s in the collector car world. This example presents in outstanding condition and would be a perfect companion for top down summer enjoyment, but would be just as at home on a trip up to the mountains to go skiing.

Since the Porsche 911 was introduced in 1964, most design changes were evolutionary instead of revolutionary, with alterations made for crash safety, tire fitment, and handling, but it never received a comprehensive redesign. But at the end of the 1980s, Porsche realized it was time to freshen the 25-year-old design and set to work on the first major shakeup in the model’s history. Debuting in 1989, the 964 was a design that was still distinctly Porsche but was 85% changed over its Carrera 3.2 predecessor. With new integrated impact bumpers and, for the first time, the options of all-wheel-drive and a Tiptronic automatic gearbox, the 964 brought the 911’s technology up to date while retaining much of the classic driving experience people came to love.