****** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT C insurance loss in 04/2003 ******
Highlights
Rare grey metallic with BBS-style anodised alloys
Japanese-market car from salt-free roads
Long term current keeper since 2015
Serviced and maintained by Tower Porsche
Good history file of Porsche and specialist work
Long MOT to July 2025
Very well kept and with versatile Tiptronic box
The Appeal
Porsche is a firm that likes to get things right. The original 911 was continuously improved, enabling it to stay in production for four decades. Same story with the 924 which evolved into this car, the 968.
The 968 looks like a modernised 944 but is so heavily re-engineered that only 20% is similar. That makes these final versions of the firm’s four-pot front-engineed coupe highly regarded.
This low mileage 1992 car began its life on the salt-free roads of Japan before arriving here in April 2003. The current keeper acquired it in 2015 and used it as a daily driver to 2020 when it went into dry storage. Throughout that time it has been maintained by specialist Tower Porsche, who recently recommissioned it for sale and MOT. Previous UK maintenance involved well known specialists like Hartech alongside factory main dealers.
Smartly finished in rare grey metallic with a matching interior and anodised BBS-style alloys, this is a very well kept car. The factory Tiptronic gearbox leans into the 968’s GT capabilities, but enables the option of more press-on B road blasting.
With long MOT to July 2025 this very stylish 968 is ready to enjoy.
History and Paperwork
First registered in 1992
Used on salt-free Japanese roads until 2003
Imported from Japan to UK in April 2003
Acquired by the current keeper in June 2015
Used as a daily car for five years
Put into dry underground storage with car cover in 2020
Regular service history from Tower Bridge Porsche from 2015 to 2020
Odometer converted from kilometres to miles when imported from Japan
MOT valid until 23rd July 2025 with one minor advisory
Stored underground and little used for the last 4 years
Much loved car that vendor hopes will be bought by an enthusiast
1 key and two alarm fobs
968 Buyer’s Guide
Thick history file of UK maintenance
Maintenance undertaken by Porsche main dealers and Hartech as shown in photos
Old MOTs to support displayed mileage
Serviced by Tower Porsche in April 2023 including recommissioning
Further checks in July 2024 by Tower Porsche including fluid levels check and top up
968 related number plate is included in sale
The Condition
Rare and modern dark grey metallic paintwork in generally very good order
Fitted with front lip spoiler and rear boot spoiler
There is a scratch on one side which can be viewed in photographs
Otherwise the paintwork presents well but some marks to be expected due to originality
Bodywork is in good order with solid arches, sills and underside
No structural advisories on current MOT test
Sits on BBS-style lattice alloys with dark grey anodised finish and well kept
Goodyear quality tyres fitted
Very well kept interior showing few signs of age and use
Unmodified cabin with only a modern Bluetooth DAB stereo and three spoke altered from factory
Well kept interior trim including switchgear, fittings and door cards
Fabric and leather seats with Porsche decals in very good condition
The Mechanics
2,990cc 16V M44 L4 engine developing 235bhp
4spd factory Tiptronic automatic gearbox
Factory tool kit and roll
Well maintained low mileage car with plenty of history
Recently serviced, recommissioned and checked over by Tower Porsche
Previous maintenance includes extensive work by Hartech
The vendor notifies us of a a slight steering fluid leak which was picked up during MOT testing
The vendor informs us that it is great to drive, draws attention and handles well
Long MOT with only one very minor advisory for mechanical and running gear
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