1993 Porsche 911

3.6 Air-cooled Flat 6

Manual

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Beautiful Guards Red 964 cabriolet, Camel interior with black carpet. This color combination not only looks fantastic, but is great for sparing your backside when you’ve got the convertible top down in the hot summer sun. This rare 1993 964 is one of only 600 cabriolet models produced for US delivery. If you know these cars, then you also know that 1993 was pretty much the end of the traditional 911 body style – many of the 1994’s were actually 1993 models with an exception permitting the VIN numbers to be changed to 1994. These are arguably the best of the classic 911’s; with most of the lift throttle handling evils exorcised out, the big 3.6 engine with G50 transmission, and a working HVAC system, it’s an easy car to live with. Add the fact that the engine is nearly bulletproof, without the issues of the later 993 models, and you can see why many of the air-cooled Porsche fans respect this car. I’ve owned the car for about 1 ½ years, and put around 4,000 miles on it during that time. I’ve stayed warm in the winter, cool in the summer (unless I put the top down!), and dry in the rain. It is a very honest, tight car. Since I’ve owned it, I have meticulously gone through this car, making sure that everything worked as Porsche intended. Some of the things I’ve done: · Full service at 45k: o Valve adjustment o Spark plug (12) replacement o Distributor belt replacement o Leak down test (less than 2% variability between all 6 cylinders) o All filters replaced · New battery (Interstate Gold) · New clutch slave cylinder – entire brake system completely flushed at same time · Replaced original tired audio system with a new JVC unit: CD, HD Radio, high power and pre-amp outputs. Infinity Reference 6.5” components in doors (doors completely covered in sound mat) and Focal 4” in rear. A separate amp and subwoofer could easily be added to the existing system, but what’s there now works way better than the factory unit ever did! · When I bought the car, the tach and temp/oil pressure gauge faces were beginning to peel, so I replaced them with correct Porsche P/N used units in excellent condition. · There are tons of receipts for little detail parts I purchased to make everything look and work as it should. It has been kept totally stock, with only three deviations: · New German Hartz canvas 993-style top with tinted window. Headliner was replaced right before I bought the car, and the top is less than 6 months old. Car has been garaged ever since I bought it. The OEM boot for top-down driving is in like-new condition, and there's a bra (geez...) for the front. · The ungainly pedestal third brake light has been replaced with an OEM Porsche 993 wing/light unit. Looks like it came on the car. The original pedestal holes are hidden by a small German flag emblem. · The troublesome 964 Climate Control Unit (CCU) was replaced by a 993 unit. The only cue to this is the extra max A/C snowflake button. It is a direct fit and works flawlessly. Car has some documentation from prior owners, and a clean CarFax that shows some dealer services up through 2010. I have receipts for everything done for the car since my purchase in November 2011. There’s even a copy of Adrian Streather’s Enthusiast Companion that goes with this car. The lower cover for the engine is in great shape and comes with the car. I’ve driven this 964 enough to know it quite well. There is absolutely nothing on this Porsche that doesn’t work well – with one exception – the clock doesn’t keep time. No weird lights, noises , of other quirks…other than the fact that it IS a Porsche 911. It goes, stops, and turns so effortlessly that driving faster than ordinary cars just happens – despite my best intentions – besides, it’s really a blast! This car is pretty much “what you see is what you get”. It is very straight with zero door dings, and few chips, scratches or paint swirls. You can see the reflections in the photos – it gleams. In the driver’s seat, it can be docile as a daily commuter, or turn quickly to a serious performance car. New, a 1993 964 cab cost around $75k, had a top speed of 160 mph, and a zero-60 time of 5.1 seconds – still pretty decent by today’s standards! The A/C blows cold (R134a), and the heat works, as does everything else. But the clock. Cruise control works great, as do the 8-way power driver and 4-way power passenger seats and the power top system. You’ll just need to look at the audio system to get the correct time… Feel free to ask me anything about the Porsche. Like why I’m selling it. OK, since you asked, it’s because I need to. Last year, I unwittingly became a part of the economic “adjustment” in this country, and although I’ve been back to making my tax contributions for several months now, I just can’t justify a Porsche 911 as my hobby right now. I would like to end up with a sport-touring bike when this car moves to its new home. If you have something like a BMW RT, GS or GT, Concours 14, FJR or similar with ABS, then perhaps we should talk. After I finish riding around the country, I'll buy another Porsche.