One to Buy: Coral Red Metallic 1991 Porsche 911 3.6 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (964)
Although its face-lifted appearance hinted at the level of development work undertaken, Porsche claimed the new 964-type 911 3.6 Carrera was “87% new” compared to its 3.2-litre forebear.
Having been launched in all-wheel drive Carrera 4 Coupe trim at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1988, Targa and Cabriolet body styles were added to the range in August 1989 along with a rear-wheel drive variant (the Carrera 2) and a new semi-automatic Tiptronic gearbox option.
Regardless of the body style or gearbox selected, every one of these 3.6-litre 911 Carreras was powered by a 250bhp air-cooled Flat 6 (now with twin spark ignition). Other notable 964-type upgrades included significantly revised suspension, power steering and ABS.
In 1991, the overwhelming majority of Porsche customers were still choosing Grand Prix White or Guards Red for their cars. However, currently on the market at the Thiesen Automobile showroom in Hamburg is a 964 Cabriolet unlike any we’ve seen.
Delivered new via Porsche Center Wuppertal, Thiesen’s car was ordered in the stunning combination of Coral Red Metallic (a special order colour for the 1991 model year only) with red upholstery, a black roof, the super desirable five-speed manual gearbox and air-conditioning.
Today, this almost certainly one-of-one 964 Cabriolet has covered 78,600km and is being offered in superb unrestored condition complete with its original book back and tool kit.
Reprinted below is Thiesen Automobile’s description:
Special Equipment
Coral red metallic (82H)
Just 78.600 km!!
Well-kept original condition
First registered in Germany
Equipment:
5-speed manual gearbox
Air conditioner
Full leather interior
Radio Blaupunkt
Airbag driver/ passenger
Electric windows, side mirrors and seat adjustment
Onboard computer
Full service history
Heated seats
Central locking system
Description:
With the Porsche 964, the Zuffenhausen-based company transported the 911 design into the 90s. The third generation of the Porsche 911 still relied on the proven concept of an air-cooled six-cylinder boxer engine in the rear, but offered plenty of technical innovations. The 2+2-seater sports car was launched in1989 and built until 1993. With a total of 63.762 units, the third generation (964) is the rarest of the 911s.
The Porsche 964 Carrera 4 Cabriolet offered here was delivered via the Porsche Center Wuppertal in Germany. With its low mileage of just 78,600 km the almost untouched original vehicle is in a very good condition.
A traceable maintenance history, as well as the original board folder is available. This is a good opportunity to purchase a well-kept original vehicle in a special and rare colour scheme of the extremely popular 964 series.
