10th Jun, 2009 13:15
The Pavilion Gardens
1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 4
Estimated at £10,000 - £12,000
Lot details
Registration No: H435XHV
Chassis No: WP0ZZZ96ZLS406620
Mot Expiry: Aug 2009
Introduced in August 1989, the 964-series was the most radically re-engineered Porsche 911 for a generation. Able to boast a drag co-efficient of 0.32, its specially smoothed sheetmetal incorporated a dual function rear spoiler that deployed at speeds above 77km/h. While, underneath the model broke new ground by employing all-round coil-sprung suspension (McPherson strut front / semi-trailing arm rear), power assisted rack and pinion steering and ABS disc brakes. The first 964-series variant to go on sale, the Carrera 4 featured a simplified version of the four-wheel drive system previously seen aboard the 959 supercar. Under normal circumstances, its epicyclic centre differential ensured that 31 per cent of the power went to the front wheels and 69 per cent to the rear ones. However, if any slippage was detected by the brake sensors then the car's computer-controlled but hydraulically-activated multi-disc clutch would intervene and balance power to traction. Deemed the "fastest A-B car in the world" by CAR magazine, the Carrera 4 combined finely balanced handling with limpet like roadholding. Though, with some 250bhp and 229lbft of torque on tap from its new 3.6 litre air-cooled flat-six, the Porsche was hardly short of straight line speed either (contemporary road testers achieving 0-60mph in 5.3 seconds and 161mph).
Finished in red with black leather upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "good" (bodywork, electrical equipment), "good for age" (interior trim) or "excellent" (paintwork) condition. While, he believes "the driver's manual, handbook, sundry old MOTs, invoices and service book with various dealer stamps" which accompany 'H435 XHV' are proof that it has "had loving ownership". The subject of a respray but retaining its original trim, the Porsche boasts a manual five-speed gearbox and an engine that reportedly exhibits "no apparent faults". Riding on alloy wheels, it is anticipated but not guaranteed that this desirable Carrera 4 will possess a fresh MOT certificate by the time of sale.
Registration No: H435XHV
Chassis No: WP0ZZZ96ZLS406620
Mot Expiry: Aug 2009
Introduced in August 1989, the 964-series was the most radically re-engineered Porsche 911 for a generation. Able to boast a drag co-efficient of 0.32, its specially smoothed sheetmetal incorporated a dual function rear spoiler that deployed at speeds above 77km/h. While, underneath the model broke new ground by employing all-round coil-sprung suspension (McPherson strut front / semi-trailing arm rear), power assisted rack and pinion steering and ABS disc brakes. The first 964-series variant to go on sale, the Carrera 4 featured a simplified version of the four-wheel drive system previously seen aboard the 959 supercar. Under normal circumstances, its epicyclic centre differential ensured that 31 per cent of the power went to the front wheels and 69 per cent to the rear ones. However, if any slippage was detected by the brake sensors then the car's computer-controlled but hydraulically-activated multi-disc clutch would intervene and balance power to traction. Deemed the "fastest A-B car in the world" by CAR magazine, the Carrera 4 combined finely balanced handling with limpet like roadholding. Though, with some 250bhp and 229lbft of torque on tap from its new 3.6 litre air-cooled flat-six, the Porsche was hardly short of straight line speed either (contemporary road testers achieving 0-60mph in 5.3 seconds and 161mph).
Finished in red with black leather upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "good" (bodywork, electrical equipment), "good for age" (interior trim) or "excellent" (paintwork) condition. While, he believes "the driver's manual, handbook, sundry old MOTs, invoices and service book with various dealer stamps" which accompany 'H435 XHV' are proof that it has "had loving ownership". The subject of a respray but retaining its original trim, the Porsche boasts a manual five-speed gearbox and an engine that reportedly exhibits "no apparent faults". Riding on alloy wheels, it is anticipated but not guaranteed that this desirable Carrera 4 will possess a fresh MOT certificate by the time of sale.
Auction: The Pavilion Gardens, 10th Jun, 2009
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