1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet

1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet
VIN. WP0CB2963MS461844
3,600cc SOHC 6-Cylinder Engine
Bosch Fuel Injection
250bhp at 6,100rpm
5-Speed Tiptronic Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Excellent 'Young-timer' 964 Cabriolet
*Fewer than 51,400 original miles
*Offered with Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and tools
*In recent ownership for more than a decade

THE PORSCHE 964

Representing a major step forward in the development of Porsche long-running and much loved 911 sports car, the Carrera 4 and Carrera 2 versions—code named "964"—were launched in 1989. The former marked the first time that four-wheel drive had been observed on a series-production 911. Porsche had experimented with four-wheel drive on the 959 supercar, and many of the lessons learned from the latter influenced the design of the 964's chassis and suspension. Face-lifted, but retaining that familiar shape, the newcomers had been given a more extensive work-over mechanically (87% of parts being claimed as entirely new).

The pair shared the same 3.6-liter, 247bhp, flat-six engine, while power-assisted steering (another 911 "first"), anti-lock brakes, and a five-speed manual transmission were standard on both, while the Tiptronic auto box was a Carrera 2-only option. Its new Type M64 engine enabled the 964 to out-perform the old "3.2," yet still meet the latest emissions regulations. The top speed increased to 162mph with 60mph attainable in 5.4 seconds.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This sleek 1991 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet was completed at the Porsche factory in March of 1991. The well-optioned 964 Cabriolet was destined for the US market and finished in Grand Prix White over Cobalt Blue leather. Luxurious amenities fitted at the factory included full power seats, On Board Computer, and CD player with Amplifier. Sold new to Hawaii, with what appears to have been just one owner until early 2000s, the 964 Cabriolet later migrated to Arizona, and then to Oklahoma, where it has been in singular ownership for the past 12 years. The Porsche 964 is a rapidly appreciating model and this example offered open-top motoring, and less than 51,400 miles from new.