Rare factory-fitted air conditioning, found on only approximately 5% of 944 S2s produced
Desirable manual example
Reported to be entirely original with no bodywork repairs
Only three registered keepers from new, with second ownership spanning 27 years
Serviced exclusively by Porsche Centre Bristol (Dick Lovett) from new to date
Comprehensive invoice file covering approximately 23 services from 1998 to 2025
Complete with cabin wind deflector
Central locking and an alarm
The Appeal
The 944 - a front-engined, transaxle sports car with 211bhp on tap and Stuttgart's sheer quality at its core. It remains a highly immersive time-capsule to a time when it seemed Porsche could do no wrong, and has rapidly become an ever-popular modern classic that is bound to charm a whole new generation of enthusiasts. The cabriolet variant is the most sought-after of the range, combining that mechanical sophistication with open-air motoring in a shape that has aged remarkably well.
This 1990 example has had just three registered keepers from new and has been serviced by Porsche Centre Bristol throughout its life - a claim supported by a substantial file of invoices. It is reported to be entirely original with no bodywork repairs and benefits from the rare factory-fitted air conditioning.
Recent mechanical attention has included cambelt and balancer belt renewals, a new water pump and starter motor, and four new Continental tyres. The engine bay and underbody have been dry-ice cleaned and treated with an anti-corrosion coating. For those seeking a genuinely well-kept 944 S2 Cabriolet with a rare specification and an exemplary ownership record, this car makes for an excellent prospect.1 static 23.jpg908.54 KB
History and Paperwork
First registered in 1990 in the United Kingdom
Three registered keepers from new; two former registered keepers
Second registered keeper from 1998 to 2025, a period of 27 years
Supplied by Porsche Centre Bristol (Dick Lovett) to both the first and second owners
Serviced by Porsche Centre Bristol from new to date
Service documentation from the first ownership period (1990–1998) was not passed on, though Porsche Centre Bristol is known to have serviced the car during this time
All invoices from Porsche Centre Bristol from 1998 to 2025 retained and supplied, covering approximately 23 services plus sundry maintenance
Brake fluid and coolant changes carried out regularly, as evidenced by invoices
Owner's manual included
MOT valid to December 2026
Complete with cabin wind deflector
Central locking and an alarm
Current private plate (D17LND) is included in the sale
The vendor notes that the previous plate, G505PAM, which is shown in all the invoices etc., is available as a separate transaction if required
Annual/General Servicing, all Porsche Bristol – Dick Lovett, Cribbs Causeway
20/01/25 – 32,826m
06/02/21 – 32,665m
10/12/20 – 32,548m
06/01/20 – 32,336m
09/01/19 – 31,883m
09/01/18 – 31,258m
09/01/17 – 29,921m
29/01/16 – 29,061m
06/10/14 – 28,175m
04/10/13 – 27,843m
26/09/12 – 27,308m
29/09/11 – 26,628m
12/10/10 – 26,143m
26/10/09 – 24,821m
21/11/08 – 24,209m
04/12/07 – 23,293m
14/12/06 – 22,217m
27/09/05 – 20,568m
14/10/04 – 19,776m – Dick Lovett, Official Porsche, Redcliffe Way, Bristol
01/11/02 – 17,301m
20/09/00 – 14,674m
18/03/99 – 13,180m
16/03/98 – 11,960m
Brake fluid changes:
23/03/23 – 32,778m
10/12/20 – 32,548m
09/01/19 – 31,883m
06/10/14 – 28,175m
12/10/10 – 26,143m
21/11/08 – 24,209m
14/12/06 – 22,217m
14/10/04 – 19,776m
01/11/02 – 17,301m
19/03/99 – 13,198m
Coolant changes:
09/01/19 – 31,883m
09/01/17 – 29,921m
26/09/12 – 27,308m
12/10/10 – 26,143m
21/11/08 – 24,209m
14/12/06 - 22,217m
14/10/04 – 19,776m
01/11/02 – 17,301m
19/03/99 – 13,198m
Cambelts and Balance belts:
21/02/25 - 33,008m (plus new water pump and high torque starter motor)
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