1991 Porsche 911 (964) 3.3-litre Turbo

• An original 'C16' UK specification, right-hand drive example that was sold new on 8th August 1991 by AFN London, at a cost of over £75,000
• Finished in its original and very rare colour of Tahoe Blue with a Linen White leather interior
• Lovingly maintained and used sparingly by our vendor since 2016, treating it to a repaint, a suspension and brake overhaul and regular services, having now covered 66,689 miles
• The 964 Turbo of 1991 and 1992 utilises the seminal Porsche 3.3-litre flat-six boxer engine, with revisions to make it smoother and less prone to turbo lag, producing 320bhp and 332lb-ft of torque
• The history file, which we have seen in the past and can only be described as impressive is currently missing, however, we may well have it by the time of the sale
• We understand that the engine was rebuilt in 2012 and since 2016 it has been treated to a full repaint, a suspension and brake overhaul and regular services, and has now covered just 66,689 miles

Following the roaring success of the 930-era 911 was always going to be a challenge for Porsche, though with the 964 of 1989, it’s safe to say they not only met, but exceeded their expectations. Representing a significant redesign over the preceding generation yet retaining trademark 911 styling cues such as the classic sloping front end and iconic side profile, the Carrera 4 and Carrera 2 models were introduced in 1989 and 1990 respectively, with an air-cooled M64 3.6-litre flat-six engine. Interestingly, the 964 era was the first 911 generation to offer the all-wheel-drive Carrera 4 model in the line-up, and the first to employ the automatic Tiptronic transmission as an option for those looking for a more relaxed driving experience.

Further updates over the 930 included the fitting of power steering and ABS as standard, significant revisions to the suspension setup with coil springs and shock absorbers replacing the torsion bar setup of its predecessor, and the front and rear bumpers were integrated with the body shell for improved aesthetics and aerodynamics.

With the success of the C2 and C4 models, came the introduction of the coveted Turbo model in 1990, offering all of the aforementioned 964 upgrades, but featuring a revised version of the 3.3-litre turbocharged flat-six engine found in the 930 Turbo (Porsche not having enough R&D time to implement a turbocharged version of the M64 engine seen in the C2 and C4). Nonetheless, the engine had been significantly upgraded and fettled to sit within buyers’ expectations, with the result being a power output of 316bhp.

This car was previously offered and sold by Silverstone Auctions in 2016 when it was accompanied by one of the best history files we had ever seen which, sadly, is now mislaid. It included numerous invoices/receipts along with an original service booklet boasting 20 stamps, an original wallet, previous V5 documents, tax discs and lots of MOT Certificates that substantiated the total mileage of 65,510 miles (in 2016).There were also a large number of invoices documenting much expenditure with respected names such as AFN, Autofarm, Paragon and RPM. In addition, an engine rebuild was carried out in 2012 by the previous owner. We understand that our vendor is actively trying to find the file and, when that occurs, we will obviously update the relevant details.

Since 2016 the car has benefitted from being lovingly maintained and used only sparingly, being treated to a full repaint, a suspension and brake overhaul and regular services, and having now covered just 66,689 miles.

This is an opportunity to obtain a highly coveted yet usable example of the classic 964 Turbo finished in arguably one of the best factory colour schemes available. It has benefited from diligent ownership and an impressive history of maintenance/servicing and will appeal to collectors, enthusiasts and drivers alike.