Highlights
- Dry-stored and enjoyed sparingly during current ownership
- Highly original and well-preserved throughout
- Matching numbers: confirmed by a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity
- New MOT till March 13th 2025
The Appeal
While Porsche had initially intended to launch an ‘S3’ version of the much-loved 944, its engineers changed so much during the development process that management eventually decided to launch the car as a new model - the 968. It would become Porsche’s last front-engined and water-cooled car until the introduction of the Cayenne in 2003 and its last four cylinder car until the Macan in 2014.
Like it’s predecessor, the 968 was priced competitively and developed a loyal following. We’re delighted to offer this highly specced and well cared-for example from 1994. Acquired by the vendor in December 2022 from a Porsche General Manager, this car has been enjoyed sparingly, spending most of its time cossetted inside a dry garage. It’s confirmed matching numbers by a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and comes with a wealth of interesting reading material including a copy of Classic Car Weekly’s 968 buyer’s guide in which it featured prominently.
For collectors looking for an original and cherished example, this would be a worthy candidate.
The History and Paperwork
- Accompanied by a collection of servicing invoices detailing the extent of the care this car has received
- UK-supplied in right-hand drive
- Nine registered keepers
- 141,543 miles indicated
- New MOT till March 13th 2025
- V5C present
- Confirmed matching numbers
- Substantial history file
- Porsche Certificate of Authenticity
- Garaged for at least the last five years
- Owned since June 2020
The Condition
- Cobalt Blue Metallic (56F6) over matching Cobalt Blue upholstery - the factory scheme
- Optional extras include: headlamp washers, leather sports seats with electric height adjustment, protective side mouldings and a sunroof
- The bodywork appears immensely straight and solid with good panel alignment
- Porsche alloy wheels in very good condition overall, with a few small blemishes
- The glass, pop-up headlamps, badges and trim present very well
- Besides some chips to the font end, the paintwork is free from notable blemishes
- All appears clean and solid underneath
- The original interior is in lovely order with no notable wear to the seats, carpets or controls
- The headlining remains in good order, as do the door cards
- We understand the various cabin electrics and instruments to be in good working order
- Well presented luggage compartment
The Mechanics
- 2,994 cc, 16-valve four-cylinder petrol engine
- Six-speed manual gearbox
- Impeccable engine compartment
- The vendor informs us that it starts readily, runs smoothly and performs as Porsche intended
- Will require and MOT prior to use (expired 10th February 2024)
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