A beautiful 1993 Porsche 964 Carrera 2 Cabriolet is up for auction in this auction. It is the modernized successor to the famous "911" and was first approved for road use in July 1993. The car originally came to an owner in California as a US import and returned to Germany in 2016 as a collector's property. The vehicle with the VIN WP0ZZZ96ZNS460535 passed the main inspection at the TÜV in November 2021, but was temporarily deregistered in April 2022. Due to its age, the vehicle, which is fully roadworthy, may not yet have an H license plate; whether matching numbers are available cannot be confirmed with absolute certainty. Due to the long stay in the USA, the vehicle does not have a checkbook, so that the history has only been fully traceable since 2016. In the current ownership, the Porsche 964 Cabrio is guaranteed accident-free and will be handed over with the usual documents and 2 keys.
The dynamic sports car is presented in fashionable black with a matching soft top, so that the headlights, taillights and the distinctive Porsche emblem come into their own. Nothing is known about new or repainting in the history, modifications to the vehicle were carried out neither in America nor in Germany. The Porsche 964 Carrera has retained its traditional appearance and has no dents or dents anywhere, and no signs of corrosion could be found on the body. Slight scratches on the rear bumper cloud the otherwise almost perfect appearance, the tiny paint damage in the front area caused by stone chipping is only noticeable up close.
Original Porsche aluminum rims with a cool 5-spoke look are mounted on the vehicle, which are in good condition, like the Nexen Winguard front tires and the Hankook tires used at the rear. No changes were made to the chassis of the Porsche 964 Carrera, no defects were found on the brakes, suspension and axles at the last service.
The interior of the Porsche 964 Carrera is based on the external appearance. The vehicle is lined in black and equipped with black leather armchairs, the dashboard and the 5 large displays are also presented in the color that defines the interior. Apart from age-related wear and tear, no damage can be seen in the interior, and a tarpaulin protective cover is included in the scope of delivery to ensure that all installations remain in good condition. The dynamic sports car has electronically adjustable seats, central locking, airbag, power steering, cruise control and power windows are also available as equipment.
According to the speedometer, the Porsche 964 Cabrio on offer has covered around 220,000 kilometers over the past three decades, with the mileage being well documented at least since 2016. All displays and necessary controls in the vehicle work without restrictions, but the built-in air conditioning is out of order and the cruise control would have to be repaired.
The Porsche 964 Carrera 2 uses a manual 5-speed gearbox for power transmission and is powered by a six-cylinder rear engine with a displacement of 3.6 liters and 250 hp. Compared to the 911, the electronic engine control has been further developed and a knock control for the cylinders has been integrated, which has a positive effect on fuel consumption and enables a top speed of 260 km/h. The engine and drive technology work without restrictions, and the last service in May 2022 showed that the underbody is in perfect condition and free of rust.
In recent years, the vehicle has been technically upgraded through several maintenance work. The hydraulic hose and the tie rod ends were renewed, an wheel alignment was carried out and the central locking was reset. The ventilation fan was also replaced, but there is still some homework to be done. This applies to the defects in air conditioning and cruise control already described, the headlights would also have to be converted to EU standards and the speedometer would have to be converted from miles to kilometers and an oil change would have to be carried out.
The offered Porsche 964 Carrera 2 Cabrio is a real gem of the second 911 generation. The black finish gives this dream car a dynamic appeal and evokes admiration on open-top jaunts along the roadside. The perfect road holding and the power of the rear engine predestine this sports car for spontaneous excursions into the surrounding area. Storage space for longer journeys is behind the two driver's seats, while the trunk in the front area is reserved for golf equipment, as requested by Ferdinand Porsche.