1990 Porsche 964 3.6 Tiptronic Cabriolet

Following the iconic silhouette of the original 911 was no mean task, but the 964 managed it with aplomb. When introduced in 1989, despite initial appearances, it was 85% different to the out-going 911. The design incorporated integral bumpers and a host of mechanical changes the most significant of which was the introduction of four-wheel drive. Engine capacity was now up to 3600cc producing 250bhp and power steering and ABS brakes were now fitted as standard. The torsion bar rear suspension was replaced with coil springs and shock absorbers. This, C16 UK specified, right-hand drive, Tiptronic, 964 Cabriolet was first registered in 1990 in Germany, and was imported into the UK in 1996. Finished in the classic colour combination of Guards Red with a full Black Leather interior this looks in splendid shape and wears its 109,000 miles well, possibly as a result of being 'mollycoddled' as part of a small private Porsche collection. The engine was rebuilt by noted Porsche specialist Steve Bull in 2009 at 93,648 miles. A new hood and tonneau were recently fitted and the car is supplied with both sets of keys, handbooks and a large receipted history file.

The car has been serviced at the following intervals: 16/07/1991 Porsche Zentrum, Munich 2,051 miles10/11/1992 Porsche Zentrum, Munich 6,899 miles07/08/1995 Porsche Zentrum, Munich 13,548 miles19/07/1996 Stratstone Porsche of Wilmslow 17,009 miles29/04/1997 Stratstone Porsche of Wilmslow 18,429 miles26/03/1998 Stratstone Porsche of Wilmslow 22,244 miles09/04/1999 Stratstone Porsche of Wilmslow 25,206 miles08/06/2000 Stratstone Porsche of Wilmslow 29,610 miles28/06/2002 Tony Greatorex Porsche Specialist 33,354 miles17/06/2003 AutoClassica Porsche Specialist 34,804 miles28/06/2004 Hutchinsons Motors 55,596 miles05/05/2006 Fuchs Porsche Specialists 86,873 miles10/11/2009 Steve Bull Porsche Specialists 93,656 miles09/04/2010 Steve Bull Porsche Specialists 95,954 miles08/07/2010 Steve Bull Porsche Specialists 97,101 miles08/12/2011 Steve Bull Porsche Specialists 100,648 miles05/10/2016 Steve Bull Porsche Specialists 109,900 miles

Offered with an MOT until June 2017 and a Swansea V5C, it must be noted that the current private registration is not included in the sale and the vendor informs us that the age related registration number H597 NEY will be issued to the car's buyer. With 964 values rising, really smart, well maintained, eminently driveable examples at this level of guide price will soon, the market predicts, be a thing of the past.