Highlights

• Well presented example in desirable specification
• Sought after six speed manual variant
• Long advisory free MOT
• Largely original and well preserved example

The Appeal

 
It's fair to say that in the late 1970s, the front engined RWD sports car was something of an alien concept to Porsche, however their first entry into that world was a rather respectable little car called the 924 that spawned from a joint venture with Volkswagen.

Originally penned to be a slice of financial relief for the marque, the 924 would become something entirely different that would shape the direction of Porsche over the next nearly two decades, and after years of toiling, development and engineering, the 924 would turn into the now legendary 968, the marques final send off and nod to their adventures in front engined performance cars. Sharp, stylish and incredibly good on the road the 968 was something truly special, and is now highly regarded as one of the all time greats in the enthusiast scene.
 
This 1993 968 coupe is a wonderful example of the Stuttgart legend, classic in its red over black guise, it's a striking thing, and boasts every keen driver's dream, a factory six speed manual transmission. With clean bodywork, a great engine and a solid history file in its roster, it's clearly been a well loved car and now comes to market as an enticing presentation of some of Porsche’s best work.
 

 

The History and Paperwork

• First registered 04/08/1993
• Supplied through dealer Stratstone LTD of Cheshire
• Solid history file containing the leather bound Porsche book pack with a selection of owners literature and manuals
• Service book present with a large selection of stamps
• Accompanied by an assortment of invoices for various servicing and maintenance work undertaken by both Porsche main dealers and independent garages and specialists
• Several old MOT certificates are to hand
• Current MOT valid with no advisories until May 2025
• V5 registration document present with the vehicle
• Print out documenting the various services and their intervals written up by the previous keeper

 

The Condition

• Very well presented example of the model, this has clearly been a well loved and cared for car
• Finished in one of the most iconic Porsche colours of all time, Guards Red
• The paintwork itself is in great shape, highly presentable with just a few light blemishes commensurate with age visible in places
• External trim is of a similarly high standard
• Badging, glass work and lights are all in great shape
• Iconic pop up headlights are in good working order
• Classic five spoke Porsche 16” alloy wheels reside at all four corners, in brilliant clean condition
• Smartly presented highly original interior space
• Deep black upholstery used throughout, in great highly presentable order
• Seating front and rear is of a very high quality, though there is some slight deterioration around the drivers electric seat controls
• Rare Porsche script rear seats
• Internal trim, fixtures, switchgear and fascias are all thoroughly well presented
• Plush black carpeting with Porsche protective floor mats
• Clean, well upholstered door panels with electric window controls
• Upgraded pioneer radio head unit
• Sound system further upgraded with aftermarket Sony amplifier in the boot
• Clean carpeted boot area with pull over blind
• Tool set and Porsche branded air compressor present in the boot

 

The Mechanics

• Fitted with the legendary 3.0 litre four cylinder engine; reportedly good for around 237 bhp
• Mated to a wonderful six speed manual transmission
• Invoices show replacement camshafts fitted by Porsche in 2013
• The engine and surrounding engine bay on this particular example are in impressively clean order
• The 968 fires into life comfortably and idles well
• On the road the Porsche seems sharp and performs well, helped by the fitment of a reconditioned steering rack and clutch master cylinder fitted by specialists Tech 9 Motorsport around 200 miles ago
• The previous keeper has reported to have changed the oil filters every year despite the minimal mileage covered each year

 

Summary