1990 Porsche 911 (964) Carrera 2 Coupé

When the 964 was first brought to market, Porsche were keen to emphasise that, although it was patently still a 911, it was in fact 85% different from the outgoing model. The design featured more integrated bumpers and a host of mechanical changes, most significant of which was the availability of four-wheel drive. The displacement was now up to 3600cc, producing 250bhp, power steering and ABS brakes were now fitted as standard, and the torsion bar rear suspension was replaced with coil springs and shock absorbers. Careful attention to the aerodynamics reduced the drag coefficient down to 0.32, and with virtually zero lift, stability and road holding at high speed were greatly improved. A new feature was the retractable spoiler which automatically extended at 50 mph and in addition to seriously increasing downforce, also doubled the volume of cooling air fed into the engine compartment. Fitted with a five-speed manual gearbox as standard, most variants were reputed to be capable of 0-60mph in 5.3 seconds with a top speed of over 160mph.

The car presented here is a right-hand drive (C16), 1990 964 Carrera 2 fitted with a manual gearbox. This impressively genuine car is one of the best examples of a 964 we have seen. Looking resplendent in the rare colour of Velvet Red Metallic (81L), with a correspondingly bold interior, it's hard to believe this is a 27-year-old car, such is the level of preservation. It was supplied new through Glen Henderson-Porsche of Edinburgh on the 1st August 1990. The service history is comprehensive with regular entries from "Douglas Cameron Porsche" of Perth and "Glenvarigill Porsche" of Edinburgh up until 61,669 miles. It was then cared for by Porsche specialists "Morrison Motors" of Glasgow up until 86,964 miles in 2013. The car has had just two previous owners and is accompanied by its original purchase invoice, a huge history file, its original tools, jack, compressor and original spare keys.

Our Porsche-enthusiast vendor, who has a small collection of special cars, bought the car some years ago and has used it sparingly. After purchasing the best 964 Carrera 2 he could find from a well-respected independent retailer of classic cars, he spent approximately £9,000 on the car, building on its already superb condition to improve it yet further, belying its current mileage of 96,000 miles. The effect of this, plus its dutiful ownership history, means the car drives and presents like one that has covered half this mileage. We really like this Velvet Red Porsche and welcome any inspection.