Beschreibung
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 2023 - Cars on Saturday the 11th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. In 1989, the second series of the 944 was introduced, powered by a 210bhp normally aspirated double-overhead-cam 16-valve 3-litre version of the 944S engine, which was the largest four-cylinder engine in production at the time. The 944 S2 also benefited from a revised transmission and the gearing was tweaked to better suit the torque and peak power characteristics of the 3-litre M44/ 41 powerplant. The S2 had the same rounded nose and a rear valance found on the 944 Turbo model and this was the first example of the use of an integrated front bumper, where the bumper and bonnet profiles would merge smoothly with the valance, a design feature that has only now seen widespread adoption on production cars from the early 1990s. In 1989, Porsche released the 944 S2 Cabriolet that featured a cabriolet body built by the ASC-American Sunroof Company at Weinsberg in Germany, creating a very good looking car with excellent dynamic qualities that was rewarding to drive and well-received by the motoring press.
This striking 944 S2 Cabriolet has covered just 20, 151 miles from new with keepers who were evidently fastidious and caring, as is demonstrated by the car's proud stance and impressive appearance. Finished in Crystal Silver Metallic with Midnight Blue leather, a dark blue hood and smart polished alloys, its presentation is totally commensurate with its very low-mileage. We are informed it has always been garaged and maintained to the highest standards as evidenced by the car's confidence inspiring history file, showcasing service records and invoices in its bespoke leather wallet, including the service manuals and previous MOT Certificates. A fresh MOT will be in place by the time of the sale.
It has formed part of a significant collection of 1980s and 1990s Porsches for the last few years and has only been used lightly, so in preparation for the sale, it has received a full service at Porsche Wolverhampton including all fluids and the all-important cambelt change. Benefitting the car by tastefully bringing it up to modern standards, this 944 has had a new Porsche Classic Communication Management (PCCM) SatNav & DAB head unit fitted and it's supplied with a new Porsche indoor car cover.
Built in the last year of 944 production, there can't be many 944 Cabriolets with mileage as low as this. The values of good 911s appear to have stabilised recently, however asking prices for quality 944s, 928s, and 968s continue to firm, so now is as good a time as any to join the party, and there’s surely not a better cared-for example out there, especially in such a classic colour combination with a detailed history.
