1991 Porsche 911 (964) Carrera 4

1989 heralded the first significant change in the shape of the 911 with the arrival of the Benjamin Dimson designed '964'. Initially, it was only available in four-wheel drive form, marketed as the Carrera 4 (C4), however the following year, the two-wheel drive Carrera 2 (C2) was introduced. 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 down force, also doubled the volume of cooling air fed into the engine compartment. Revised instrumentation featured a large set of warning lights that were tied into the car's central warning system adding to Porsche's reputation for reliability. 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. Such was its success, that in the five years of production over 62,000 left the factory with 3,692 heading for UK shores.This delightful 964 Carrera 4 Coupé is a four-wheel drive, manual, C16 UK car in right-hand drive and was supplied new by Porsche Sutton Coldfield in August 1991/J reg.Finished in the classic combination of Guards Red with red-piped, black leather sports seats and matador red carpets.This well-spec'd car is fitted with a Sunroof, Rear wiper, Air conditioning, Sport seats, Top tinted windscreen, 3rd Brake light, Tear drop door mirrors, Over carpets, and genuine 17 inch 'Carrera Cup' alloy wheels with colour crested centres.

It has covered just 106,500 miles and is accompanied by its original service book pack with details of its full service history by Porsche specialists and a file stuffed full of invoices/MOTs etc.In October 2007 (19K miles ago) it had a top-end engine rebuild, with head studs, piston rings etc. and over the last few years the car has been brought up to first class condition with a significant amount of major mechanical and cosmetic work. (details on the website or below).The four-wheel drive 964 Carrera is without doubt the most sought after model of this period with the exception of the RS, which is of course in an entirely different price bracket, and this bright red,manual, right-hand drive, incredibly well-maintained example at this guide, could well prove to be a sound investment.

Recent and ongoing maintenance and improvements;

Suspension refresh - replace front and rear shock absorbers with new Bilstein HD and new H&R springs.Replace front control arm bushes (front and rear)Replace rear bump stopsReplace front top mounts.All new seals and bushes. Clean.4-Wheel alignment and geometry check, steering wheel alignment.Remove front subframe, clean and refit and treat.Replace carbon canister, vent piece and clampHeater and AC overhaul, replace flap actuators and resistor. Fresh air motor restored. AC regass. Replace AC temp sensorsGearbox oil changedDoor check strap tightened, lubed and testedReplace rear spoiler control unit with newReplace fuel filler neckReplace front near side rear PU (bumper) supportsReplace oil cooler resistorReplace fuel roll over valveReplace exhaust tail pipe clampReplace transmission mount and cross member washersReplace gear linkage knuckle joint bootReplace power steering rack pipe from rack to underside of car, power steering lines cleaned and treated with wax chemical.Remove front differential. Replace front differential output shaft seals (all), replace brackets.AC belt adjustedFuel pump cover replacedReplace rear suspension trailing arm dust covers (boots)Replace both engine mountsReplace rubber shroud at back of cooling fanNew air filterReplace door mirror bungsReplace rear seat spring release leverReplace front luggage compartment sealClean and repair front luggage compartment carpetTwo stage machine polishNew batteryNew DME/Fuel pump relay fitted (later 993 part number)Fuel filter replacedReplace oil cooler relayDrive shaft oil seal replacedBrake Unions scotch pad and 'Waxoyl'New Porsche bonnet badge and gasketBleed clutch and check bushings in assembly, fit new slave cylinder and flexible hoseCup exhaust pipe fitted (sounds amazing)New gas struts for luggage compartment fittedHeat exchanger pipes replacedPedal rubbers replacedFront anti roll bar drop links replaced with newRainbow Dreamline speakers fitted X 4, but retaining factory original look.Stereo head unit replaced with VDO unit in keeping with interior. CD changer removed.Front fog light surrounds replaced with newNew rear lights fittedRear reflector replaced with new Porsche partNon original overmats removed. Replace with a new set from Porsche.Number plates. Replace with non GB an EU markings, so to be in keeping with 1991 model year.Sills, and shark fins - remove and refit using new rubbers and clips as required.