1990 Porsche 911 964 Carrera 2

When the 911 Type 964 was first brought to market, Porsche was keen to emphasise that, although it was patently still a 911, it was in fact 87% different from the outgoing model.

The new 911 design featured more integrated bumpers and a host of mechanical changes.

Displacement was raised to 3600cc, producing an impressive (even by today’s standards) 250hp, power steering and ABS brakes were now fitted as standard and the old torsion bar rear suspension was replaced with coil springs and shock absorbers. Careful attention was also paid to aerodynamics with a reduced drag coefficient down to 0.32, and with virtually zero lift stability and road holding at high speeds was greatly improved.

The 964 was offered in a host of variants ranging from four-wheel drive to rear wheel drive, non-turbocharged or turbocharged, coupe or cabriolet, but aside from the 911 Turbo and the Speedster, the rarest of the C2 model range is the classic 911 Cabriolet.

These days the 964 is an almost universally popular generation of 911. Endeared to the hearts of many for its near-perfect blend of modernity and classic purity, most enthusiast would stick a 964 in their five-car 911 garage and with just 39 cars allocated to Australia in the 1990 year, makes for a great investment.

The car offered is an Australian delivered build for the model year 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet, delivered new on the 27th March 1990 through Hamiltons of Melbourne and finished in Linen Metallic over Black leather trim.

Since new this 911 has been exceptionally well preserved and fastidiously maintained with both Porsche and marque specialists with its most recent carried out at 136,711 kms.

Today the car has travelled just 137,247 kilometres and presents in excellent condition, a testimony to its previous ownership. Combining the classic appeal of the true 911 philosophy with modern comforts, It is the perfect 911 for the enthusiast and first-time owner alike.

With such limited numbers produced, Don’t miss out on this highly sought-after modern sports classic.