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Porsche 944 (1990)
for sale

Price: US $9,500.00

Description:

In 1989, Porsche released a cabriolet version of their immensely popular 944 4-cyl performance coupe. To accomplish this, they incorporated panels from the Turbo model, and the top-down experience of the iconic Porsche Speedsters. They immediately attracted a devout following, and have remained highly sought after vehicles from Porsche’s vast production history.
This example is a 1990 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet in Guards Red with the Black soft-top; a highly popular color combination on any Porsche, but especially stunning on the 944. Originally ordered with the optional heated leather seats, an $1, 137 extra cost, it was sold for a MSRP of $50, 392, which is $91, 740 in today’s dollars (adjusted for inflation). Not a cheap car like a Miata MX-5 or BMW Z3. The car has been meticulously been maintained and has service records of everything including oil changes and spark plugs. With the odometer showing just 83, 367, this car has had a very quiet life; no hot-rodding, wrecks, or damages.
Being only 1 of 1, 824 US-spec 944-S2 models built in 1990, this is a very rare car and certainly draws a lot of attention wherever it goes.
The car has been very well taken care of over the years, the top is still the original piece, with no major damage, stains, or marks. There are two areas where the top mechanism has worn through the material, leaving small slits that shouldn’t be too hard to repair; the back window has slight scratches and swirl marks, but is not cracked or discolored. Due to concerns about the electrical components that these cars utilized for top operation, it has been converted to manual operation and goes up and down smoothly with ease. When down, the original boot fastens over the top using the factory snaps. It also shows no stains, or damage and really looks fabulous cruising around with the wind in your hair.
The body is extremely solid, the car was originally sold in Kansas and has always been garaged and kept clean of mud, dirt, and rain. No signs of corrosion, damage, or modifications can be seen anywhere on the car. From evidence around the door jambs, we surmise that portions of the car have been repainted in the past, but the blending is very well done and the respray is only noticeable under very intense scrutiny to areas like door sills, or trunk seals. Overall, the paint is very glossy, with slight hazing in areas that will most likely buff right out with some attention. Decals at the rear are still bright and clean, no signs of tearing, fading, or wear to the vinyl graphics. The trunk floor is all still factory original, with the space-saver spare tire still in it’s nest. Included in the trunk as well is an accessory Bra to match the covers that are on the mirrors, and a Porsche-badged air-compressor that came with the car.
The interior of this 1990 Porsche 944 S2 is all original; the aforementioned heated leather seats are very comfortable, yet are showing slight wear, especially on the passenger-seat’s seams. While not a major deal, these can easily be repaired by an upholstery shop just to make sure that they don’t get any worse. Otherwise, the carpets, dash, and back seats are all exceptionally clean and damage free. The factory BlauPunkt radio got locked somehow in the past, but it can easily be made operational by entering in the factory reset code, which is readily available by Porsche suppliers.
The drivetrain of this 944 recently underwent an extensive inspection and several repairs were made at the time. The majority of the fuel system was replaced, to prevent any issues in the future with starting, idling, or performance. Items like the relays, pumps, and filters were either replaced, or professionally cleaned and restored to factory condition. The same approach was taken with other common maintenance areas like belts, pulleys, and accessories; all have now been checked off as repaired, or marked for future maintenance checks. As mentioned before, there is a whole folder of papers that document all the repairs, upgrades, and changes done to this car in it’s lifetime. Engine now shifts very smoothly, runs like a dream, and has zero performance issues whatsoever.
Overall, this is a car that has been lovingly maintained throughout it’s life, and while it may not be the most “perfect” 944 Cabriolet on the market, it certainly is in amazing shape and runs like a champ! Of course, there are always going to be small things that can go wrong or be not quite right, so I’ll let the photos show the car’s condition. There are small little scratches, chips, or issues here-and-there in the car, but overall, the car is ready to go on your next trip!
Payment
Upon completion of the auction, the winning bidder has 48hrs to provide the $500 down payment and contact us regarding shipping and final payment. Final payment can be in the form of a Certified Cashier's Check, Bank Wire Transfer, or Cash in-person.
Shipping
All shipping is the sole responsibility of the buyer, I have worked with Fedex Passport, and Reliable Carriers in the past and I can forward contact information, but I will not be able to transport the vehicle for you.Vehicle must be picked up within 3-weeks of auction ending. Afterwards, a surcharge of $15/day will be assessed to cover our storage expenses. Should these fees accumulate, they must be paid in-full prior to vehicle pick-up (Bank Wire Transfer, Cashier's Check, or PayPal is accepted for storage fees)
Disclaimer
We have done our best to describe the vehicle as clearly and honestly as possible, if you have ANY concerns, please e-mail or call me before bidding. We have also laid out our payment and shipping requirements, if you have ANY questions about those, please contact me prior to bidding. Placing a bid and/or being the high bidder at auction end, signifies an understanding and agreement to these terms. Thanks for your cooperation.
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