Highlights
- Classic Guards Red with 'Turbo-look' body kit and RS features
- 3.6L 247bhp flat six with RS clutch, brakes, and M&M racing exhaust
- Extensive maintenance history with over 100 invoices dating back to 2010
- The previous keeper owned the car for more than 10 years
- EU registered
- Last service by a specialist in 2024, with few miles covered since
The Appeal
Porsche’s fickle engineers worked so diligently on what was intended as an update of the classic air cooled 911, that by the time they finished the new 964 was 80% new. This car goes one step further, evolving a 1990 Carrera 4 into a potent 3.8RS Tribute.
Classically finished in Guards Red and featuring a ‘Turbo Look’ body kit with RS rear bumper and spoiler, it is an entrancing car. The three-piece Kerscher alloys are shod with new Michelins and add extra dynamism. Inside, there is a reworked interior with Recaro A8 seats, carbon fibre trim, Rennline pedals and a RUF wheel.
Beneath the bonnet, the mechanicals have been brought on to match the looks. The 3.6L engine delivers 247bhp. The spec includes an RS clutch plate and fork, RS discs, M&M racing exhaust and lowered and adjustable suspension.
The car began life as a Canadian-market car before arriving in Europe in the late 1990s. We’re told that the previous keeper retained it for 10 years. The service history shows regular attention by well-regarded specialists. The most recent service was in April 2024 at 148,848 km by Autohuolto Linqvist. The odometer now shows 150,182 kms. The last technical roadworthiness inspection was in April 2023.
The much-improved 964 is a canny choice for air-cooled 911 enthusiasts. This one-of-a-kind example elevates it to a new, much higher level.
The vendor says:
“This 964-era Porsche 911 Carrera 4 is a vibrant and highly modified example of the stylish modern classic sports car, which has been transformed into an attention-grabbing tribute to the highly sought-after 3.8 RS model. Presented with a quintessential Guards Red finish, and boasting a purposeful wide body stance, with a number of discerning RS performance upgrades, it would make a distinctive addition to any marque enthusiast’s collection, and a rewarding companion for weekend drives, visits to car shows, and longer-distance road trips.”
History and Paperwork
- Originally delivered to Canada in the early 1990s (country code C36)
- Imported to the EU since at least the late 1990s
- We are told the car has three former registered keepers
- Previous keeper retained car for more than 10 years we are told
- Last roadworthiness test conducted on 25 April 2023
- Extensive collection of over 100 maintenance and parts invoices dating back to 2010
- Includes space-saver spare, tool roll, RUF wheel, and two Magnaflow back boxes
- Last serviced in April 2024 at 148,848 kms by a specialist as above and below
The Condition
- Guards Red with 'Turbo-look' body kit in very good condition
- Bodywork features front splitter, widened arches, RS-style rear bumper and spoiler
- 18-inch Kerscher three-piece alloy wheels (8.5J front, 11J rear)
- Fitted with new Michelin X tyres
- Black leather interior with Recaro A8 folding front bucket seats with body-coloured hard-backs
- Carbon-fibre interior trim
- Factory specification includes electric sunroof, electrically adjustable mirrors, heated rear screen, cruise control, and air conditioning
- Fitted with a Club Sport RS/RSR steering wheel and Rennline four-piece pedals
- The seller reports no warning lights showing on the dashboard
- Spacesaver spare wheel and RUF wheel included
We love the clever styling improvements porsche wrought to the 911 with the 964, but this Carrera 4 takes it to another level. Classically finished in Guards Red, its wide Turbo body, RS rear spoiler and bumper and those eye-catching three-piece Kerschers all indicate that the team that put it together had a considerable eye for detail.
Inside the story continues with a black leather cabin featuring Recaro A8 front buckets, carbon trim and Rennline pedals. These add to an already elevated factory specification that includes cruise control, sunroof and air conditioning.
The Mechanics
- 247bhp flat six 3.6-litre engine
- Five-speed manual transmission
- All-wheel drive system
- Upgraded with an RS clutch plate and clutch fork
- Features RS brake discs
- Lowered and adjustable suspension
- Carbon-fibre front strut brace
- M&M racing exhaust system
- Serviced April 2024 at 148,848 km by Autohuolto Linqvist
- This included engine oil and filter, wiper blades, brake fluid, and an inspection
- Previous inspection and minor service in April 2022
- Gearbox oil change in June 2021
- Major service in March 2021
- Roadworthiness inspection in April 2023
The team behind this 3.8RS Tribute could have concentrated on the aesthetics only. Thankfully, they didn’t. The technical inspection is equally impressive. The 3.6L flat six delivers 247bhp via the AWD system. Upgrades include RS clutch plate, fork and brake discs plus an M&M Racing exhaust. The suspension is lowered and adjustable and firmed up with a carbon fibre strut brace.
The maintenance history shows regular attention, despite sparing use, by well-regarded specialists. We’ve listed the recent work above - the car was serviced in April 2024, less than 2,000 kms ago. The last technical roadworthiness inspection was in April 2023.
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