Background
In 1989, Porsche introduced the first major change to the 911 with the launch of the 964, still looking like a 911 it was claimed by Porsche to feature 87% all new components over the outgoing 3.2 Carrera. The 911 was traditionally a 2wd car but this new 964 initially featured a new 4wd driveline and a powerful 3.6 twin plug engine, with a 2wd variant following shortly afterwards.
New coil sprung suspension, ABS and power steering offered a significantly modern driving experience over the outgoing Carrera whilst performance was brisk too with 0-60mph coming up in 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 162mph, figures that are still respectable today.
Fast forward 30 years and the 964 looks like a classic 911, being the last to feature the upright headlamps, but with its modern underpinnings, it offers a refined driving experience.
We are pleased to have back for sale this Carrera 2 manual Targa, manufactured in 1990 to UK C16 specification and originally supplied by Swinford Motors the official Porsche Centre for the West Midlands with desirable 17” cup alloys, factory air conditioning, electric sports seats, windows and mirrors and finished in Guards Red with linen interior. It is supplied with a continuous Porsche/ Porsche specialist service history, with just five owners in total from new.
On The Road
On the road this Carrera 2 manual will not disappoint, behaving as you would hope for a correctly maintained example and benefits from still having an excellent fitting roof which is watertight and quiet, the roof lining was re-trimmed when previously sold by us and the interior was retrimmed in black leather in 2014 and still presents as new today. The Porsche Classic Radio was also fitted by us at point of last sale.
If you have been looking for a nice, well maintained 964 Targa Carrera 2 manual, this example certainly will not disappoint and will be supplied fully prepared and warranted for immediate enjoyment.
Service History
- 12.09.90: 2,676 miles – Swinford Motors OPC West Midlands
- 30.09.91: 7,277 miles – Evans Halshaw OPC Midlands
- 11.12.92: 13,251 miles – Two Plus Two – Porsche Specialist Midlands
- 24.02.95: 22,525 miles – Evans Halshaw -OPC
- 22.02.96: 27,122 miles – Evans Halshaw - OPC
- 25.02.97: 36,958 miles – The Porscheshop – Porsche Specialist West Midlands
- 27.02.98: 35,472 miles - Evans Halshaw -OPC
- 25.02.99: 37,881 miles – The Porscheshop
- 24.02.00: 42,026 miles – The Porscheshop
- 20.02.01: 43,908 miles – The Porscheshop
- 18.02.02: 46,222 miles – The Porscheshop
- 24.02.03: 49,119 miles – The Porscheshop
- 23.02.04: 52,748 miles – The Porscheshop
- 24.02.05: 55,285 miles – The Porscheshop
- 21.02.06: 57,751 miles – The Porscheshop
- 08.03.07: 61,455 miles – The Porscheshop – Top end rebuild with new camshafts and clutch
- 27.02.08: 66,409 miles – The Porscheshop
- 23.12.10: 70,292 miles – The Porscheshop
- 21.02.12: 70,936 miles – Two Plus Two
- 01.02.13: 71,385 miles – The Porscheshop
- 29.01.14: 71,685 miles – Two Plus Two
- 14.08.15: 72,723 miles – Paul Stephens – Porsche Specialist – Car supplied by us to last keeper
- 16.08.17: 74,685 miles – Strasse – Porsche Specialist Leeds
- 11.04.19: 75,783 miles – Strasse
- 13.10.20: 76,452 miles - Strasse
- 2021: 76,600 miles - Paul Stephens – Full service and sales preparation
- 2022: 77,000 miles – Paul Stephens – Supplied serviced and prepared
