29th Nov, 2023 13:00
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
1991 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet
Estimated at £9,000 - £11,000Registration No: H279 GBP
Chassis No: WI0ZZZ94ZLN431480
MOT: October 2024
- Original Porsche service book with 19 stamps
- Treated to much suspension work and a cambelt change some 30,000 miles ago
- Recent new battery, replacement n/s/r wheel bearing and wiper blades etc
Introduced in 1989, the Porsche 944 S2 was powered by a 3-litre (2990cc) DOHC four-cylinder engine allied to a five-speed manual transmission. With a quoted 208bhp and 207lbft of torque on tap, the model was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 6 seconds and 150mph. The first open-topped 944 derivative - the S2 Cabriolet - featured a body built by the American Sunroof Company (ASC) of Weinsberg, Germany and many of the same styling cues as its Coupe sibling. Just 5,656 944 S2 Cabriolets were made before the model was superseded by the 968 in 1991.
Supplied new by Rivervale Porsche of Reading and first registered as ‘H279 GBP’ on 13th March 1991, this particular UK-market (C16), manual gearbox example had nine former keepers prior to entering the current ownership during November 2022. The subject of much suspension work and a cambelt change some 30,000 miles ago (photos on file show the rear subframe being rejuvenated), the last of nineteen stamps was added to the accompanying service book at 123,956 miles in 2007. The voluminous history file contains numerous receipts indicating regular maintenance over the past sixteen years. Currently showing some 143,335 miles to its odometer, recent fettling has seen the 944 S2 treated to a new battery, replacement nearside rear wheel bearing and fresh wiper blades.
Upon inspection, ‘H279 GBP’ presented very well in its original colour of Tahoe Blue with contrasting Cream / Black leather upholstery. There is some small aging to the paint that you would expect of a 32-year old car. The interior is pleasingly presentable, appearing to have been reconditioned in the past. The vendor reports that the car runs very well and that the performance on tap belies the recorded mileage.
For more information, please contact:
Lucas Gomersall
lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk
07484 082430
Auction: Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire, 29th Nov, 2023
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