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1991 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet
Lot Number: 140
1991 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet
A C16 UK-supplied Series 2 Cabriolet with 20,151 miles from new and in commensurate condition.
There is a Sale Room Notice on this lot, please read this before placing a bid
- Sold for: £28,688
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 11th November, 2023 at 10.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Crystal Silver -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
H116 ECW -
ODOMETER READING
20151 Miles
SALE ROOM NOTICE
Please note the car has recieved a fresh MOT valid until 16th November 2024.
SUMMARY
A C16 UK-supplied Series 2 Cabriolet with 20,151 miles from new and in commensurate condition.
DESCRIPTION
In 1989, the second series of the 944 was introduced, powered by a 210bhp normally aspirated double-overhead-cam 16-valve 3-litre version of the 944S engine, which was the largest four-cylinder engine in production at the time. The 944 S2 also benefited from a revised transmission and the gearing was tweaked to better suit the torque and peak power characteristics of the 3-litre M44/41 powerplant. The S2 had the same rounded nose and a rear valance found on the 944 Turbo model and this was the first example of the use of an integrated front bumper, where the bumper and bonnet profiles would merge smoothly with the valance, a design feature that has only now seen widespread adoption on production cars from the early 1990s. In 1989, Porsche released the 944 S2 Cabriolet that featured a cabriolet body built by the ASC-American Sunroof Company at Weinsberg in Germany, creating a very good looking car with excellent dynamic qualities that was rewarding to drive and well-received by the motoring press.
This striking 944 S2 Cabriolet has covered just 20,151 miles from new with keepers who were evidently fastidious and caring, as is demonstrated by the car's proud stance and impressive appearance. Finished in Crystal Silver Metallic with Midnight Blue leather, a dark blue hood and smart polished alloys, its presentation is totally commensurate with its very low-mileage. We are informed it has always been garaged and maintained to the highest standards as evidenced by the car's confidence inspiring history file, showcasing service records and invoices in its bespoke leather wallet, including the service manuals and previous MOT Certificates. A fresh MOT will be in place by the time of the sale.
It has formed part of a significant collection of 1980s and 1990s Porsches for the last few years and has only been used lightly, so in preparation for the sale, it has received a full service at Porsche Wolverhampton including all fluids and the all-important cambelt change. Benefitting the car by tastefully bringing it up to modern standards, this 944 has had a new Porsche Classic Communication Management (PCCM) SatNav & DAB head unit fitted and it's supplied with a new Porsche indoor car cover.
Built in the last year of 944 production, there can't be many 944 Cabriolets with mileage as low as this. The values of good 911s appear to have stabilised recently, however asking prices for quality 944s, 928s, and 968s continue to firm, so now is as good a time as any to join the party, and there’s surely not a better cared-for example out there, especially in such a classic colour combination with a detailed history.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 140
- Make
- PORSCHE
- Model
- 944 S2
- Registration Number
- H116 ECW
- MOT Expiry
- 16/11/2023
- Chassis Number
- WP0ZZZ94ZLN432079
- Engine Number
- 42L07324
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Crystal Silver
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Harry Fox-Edwards
- Car Specialist
- 07398 872032
- harryfe@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Harry.
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