The Porsche 944 Turbo Cabriolet was built on the platform of the later 944 S2 series and was in fact one of the most powerful open top sports cars available at the time, and with a 0-60mph time of 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 162 mph, the 944 Turbo cabriolet is by no means a slouch even in today’s market
Porsche initially announced that 600 would be made but ultimately 625 were built; 100 of which were right hand drive and, of these, 50 are believed to have been supplied to the UK with the remaining 50 being sent between Australia, South Africa and Japan._DSC3225 copy.jpg24.64 MB
The History and Paperwork
First registered in April 1992 in the UK
Delivered new with limited-slip differential and air-conditioning
Upgraded Grundig stereo and eight-speaker sound system
Full set of owner’s manuals
Full service history
Receipts for various works throughout the years
Porsche Certificate of Authenticity
Registration documents present
Current MOT expires July 2023
Original tool kit, jack, compressor and spare wheel
2 original sets of keys and immobiliser fobs
Professionally stored for the last 18 months
Comes with red Porsche car cover and hood cover for when the hood is down
This example has had just five former keepers from new and is presented in good order throughout, offered in Guards Red coachwork over a black leather interior._DSC3271 copy.jpg16.55 MB
The Interior
Black leather interior
Superb condition throughout
Electric windows and seats
Symphony stereo radio cassette
Beautifully simple but impressive at the same time, the Porsche 994 interior has everything close to hand for the driver and happily the sumptuous black leather seats and the whole interior is in truly excellent condition.
Everything is reported to work correctly although the electric roof has been disconnected and it now works easily as a manual roof.
It still features the original upgraded radio cassette feeding sound to its eight-speaker installation and the pop-up headlights do exactly that with no fuss._DSC3281 copy.jpg17.52 MB
The Exterior
Guards Red
Correct alloy wheels
Black hood
Recent Pirelli P Zero tyres
The Guards Red paintwork is original and in fantastic condition with only the odd small mark and a small ding in the passenger door.
The hood is in great condition and the alloys are virtually all unmarked and wear Pirelli P Zero tyres with excellent tread. _DSC3242 copy.jpg25.59 MB
The Mechanics
2,5 litre with turbo
Six speed manual gearbox
Impeccably maintained
Full-service history
Very clean and tidy engine bay
The mechanics of this car, like the rest of the car, appear to be in excellent condition, having been meticulously maintained and well attended to, throughout its life.
Maintained regardless of cost, this 944 has been the subject of much service work, the most recent undertaken in July 2020 and carried out by Porsche Centre Leeds. It included a multi-point check and MOT test certificate.
Prior to this, an oil and filter service was carried out in August 2019, and an annual service in August 2018. The cambelt was last changed by Porsche Centre Leeds in September 2015 at 58,459 miles
The owner reports that it goes, stops, steers, and sounds exactly as it would have done back in the day, with a nice tight feel and great acceleration through the gears._DSC3252 copy.jpg18.83 MB
Summary
Very original and rare Porsche 994 Turbo Cabriolet with the manual gearbox, low mileage, superbly maintained and in incredible all-round original condition, this is a very special example of this great classic Porsche that is ready to drive away and enjoy from day one.
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