RM Sotheby’s Is Offering up This Well-Maintained ‘Bad Boy’ of a 964 Turbo

This 3.6L turbocharged 964 Turbo has been enjoyed for over 175,000 kilometers and is ready for the next owner.

It is possible to see a Black Pearl Porsche 964 Turbo and not think of the movie Bad Boys? Say what you want about the film, but there is no denying that the car was amazing. So amazing in fact that a couple of years ago the car used in the film sold for $1.3 million dollars. And now you have the opportunity to live the bad boy lifestyle but at a much friendlier price. This car is being auctioned off at the RM Sotheby’s Tegernsee Auction. The pre-auction estimate for this car is $300,000 to $405,000. That is far less than the car from the film as well as the Carrera GT that we previewed last week that will be part of the same auction.

Saying a $300K+ car is a bargain is a bit of a stretch. However, if you were ripping down the Autobahn in this car, it would be tough to tell it apart from the one from the movie. Of course, the 964 Turbo has a lot more going for it than just some movie history. This car is part of Porsche history. With less than 1,500 examples ever made, this is not a car that you are likely to see very often. And with 360 horsepower and a top speed of 174 mph won’t see this 1993 Turbo for very long.

The 964 Turbo

The 964 Turbo was the penultimate air-cooled 911 Turbo. And it was the last to send power to just the rear wheels as the 993 Turbo went to all-wheel drive. With a 0 to 60 time of about four and a half seconds, it is far from being the quickest Porsche of all-time. However, the performance is still plenty to offer thrills on every drive. The 964 Turbo still has the signature whale tail rear spoiler. And the interior still features the classic five round instrument gauges. In 1993 the engine displacement was increased from 3.3 to 3.6 liters. The 964 Turbo strikes the perfect balance between classic and modern.

Auction Car

The car being offered for auction was originally sold in Belgium in 1993. It remained there until 2005 when it moved to Germany, and then finally to the Netherlands. The car is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission, and gray leather seats. And unlike many high-end sports cars people actually spent a decent amount of time in those seats. The odometer shows 175,696 kilometers (about 109,000 miles) but it has an extensive service history. The service book that accompanies the car shows 36 service stamps. Cars that are driven and well serviced are often more reliable than low mileage cars that sit for months or years at a time. This 964 Turbo is ready for the next owner to take it for a rip.

Value

Is this car really worth between $300K and $400K? The simple answer is it is if that is what someone is willing to pay. And a lot of newer special edition Porsche cars such as the GT3 RS and 911 S/T trade hands for at least that much if not more. Anyone with a fat enough checkbook can buy the latest and greatest Porsche. But only a true connoisseur goes for the classics. Where would you spend your money? Old or new? Let us know your thoughts.

Images: RM Sotheby’s

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Joe Kucinski

Joe has been obsessed with cars since he got his very first Matchbox toy in the ‘70s. In 2003, he found a new obsession in track days that led to obtaining his SCCA competition license in 2015. In 2019, he became a certified driving instructor for the National Auto Sport Association. His love for all things four wheels has never wavered, whether it's driving some of the best cars in the world on the racetrack, tackling 2,000-mile road trips in 2-seat sports cars or being winched off the side of a mountaintop in a Jeep. Writing for the suite of Internet Brands Auto Communities sites, including Rennlist.com, Ford Truck Enthusiasts, 6 Speed and more allows him to share that knowledge and passion with others.