Year: 1991
Make: Porsche
Model: 911
Cont. Porsche Models: 964 Turbo
Mileage (numbers only please): 52000
Options (Please check ALL which apply): Airbags, Air Conditioning, Antilock Brakes, Foglamps, Intermittent Wipers, Leather Seats, Power Door Locks, Power Steering, Power Windows, Sunroof
Color: GP White
VIN: wpoaa2963ms480243
Price (no $ sign please): $45000
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (Region): West
Body Style: Coupe
Transmission Type: Manual - 5 speed
2 or 4 Wheel Drive?: 2 Wheel Drive
Engine Type: Turbo
Stereo System: AM-FM CD

All I can say is wow. Simply beautiful. Please let me know if the sale falls through.

 

just curious, but where did this car end up?

 

TCS: I'd love to tell you it was still in my garage, but it went east to a broker near NYC and then popped up a year or so later for sale at an optimistic $100k or so. Great car, and a good example with no pricey problems I'm aware of, but I'd have priced it at $100k if I thought it was worth that much.

 

The car had a number of significant issues (many of the braking system components had to be replaced; the car had several oil leaks; the Cup I wheels had been refinished to a marginal standard--in the wrong color and with streams of overspray in the wheels' barrels; sections of the interior sound insulation had deteriorated and needed replacement; one of the interior blower motors had seized and needed replacement, as did the noisy climate control unit fan; many small plastic pieces were missing and had to be replaced; the tires were out of date, rock-hard, and needed replacement; and the car's service requirements had to be addressed (for example, the car came with documentation that it had received only two brake fluid services--the last in 2009--during its life). These major and expensive issues, as well as number of minor issues, were addressed.

The car, nevertheless, did drive very well. It had been effectively sorted when it was sold at a price which some would describe as "optimistic." The value of well-sorted, original 3.3 964 Turbos should not be underestimated--particularly in light of the escalating prices of Turbo 3.6 964s.

The car is now in Europe.

 

Did you end up with the car, Doc? I'm glad to hear you did so well on it though sad to lose another nice car overseas.

I'm sorry to hear about the issues you encountered. I guess further evidence the most expensive 911 to maintain is the one that sits parked. The car received a few brake/clutch flushes in my care and didn't have issues with either when it left my hands. The engine never dripped either, but sitting is a recipe for problems in that respect. The wheel finish (marginal is generous) and tire age were certainly issues and discussed in the sale. With new tires and the H&R/Bilstein setup it should have been a joy to drive. I do miss that boost!

 

you still have the car.