Question for you America Roadster guys here on the 964 forum. I've been looking at a couple America Roadsters as I've been thinking of adding a 964 to my stable.

The emblem script on the engine lids seems to be highly variable. I've looked at about half a dozen cars at this point all of which I believe are genuine... most say "Roadster" but I've seen one that was "America" and 1-2 that say "America Roadster".

Any thoughts here? Was the badging really this variable? I know the ROW C2 widebody cabs didn't have any special script.

Thanks,
Lee

 

I don't believe any of the cars were produced at the factory with the 'Roadster' emblem. Rather, it was added Stateside by the dealers, as the emblem carried a Porsche Cars North America part number (PNA-559-037-01). That explains the variability.

The 'America' emblem was definitely not standard and any that you see were likely added by owners, who cannibalized an RS America emblem.

 

Got it. So they had "America Roadster" at the factory, but then many US dealers put "Roadster" upon taking them into inventory?

 

Yes. It was sold concurrently in Europe/ROW where it was marketed as the Carrera 2 Cabriolet Turbo-Look. If you look at the original U.S. sales brochure, the factory marketing photos show the car with no rear badging.

 

perhaps interesting: little "need to know" - http://www.turbo-look.de/964-en.php

Best from Germany

Norbert

 

^ Norbert is the man to talk to when it comes to the TL cars.

 

If I recall correctly, when I purchased my Roadster new from dealer, it did not have any emblem attached on the rear deck. It was an option to put one on and the correct emblem for USA turbo-look cab would be simply "Roadster".

 

Since the PNA part is NLA, does anyone make a reproduction "Roadster" emblem? I'd love to get an extra one.

 

bump. I'm looking for a spare as well

 

Norbert ,

I am assuming you did not include the turbo having the same brake system because you are discussing N/A cars only?

Also any idea if the 4 1994 AR's were M718 coded since PCNA does not mention their existence?

 

I have a brand new one of these for sale, first $100 gets it delivered via Fedex!

 

If you're talking about a Roadster emblem like the one below, I'll take it and I can send payment. Sending you a PM to get your Paypal info.

 

I will take either the Roadster or America badge if it hasn't sold.

 

Exactly as per your photo, unused, PM returned!

 

Thanks Matthew. Payment sent.