Lot Ended
Description
Just two
owners from new, the current for 20 years; only 81k miles with 11 service
stamps; 5-speed manual; removable sun roof; exceptionally clean, tidy and
well-preserved; a fine example of this beautifully-built Eighties
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A vitally important model for Porsche
at a time when 911 sales were flagging, the 944 was launched in 1982 and proved
an immediate success, press and public alike being bowled over by the brilliant
handling, torquey engines and ‘hewn from solid’ build
quality.
Initially it came with just one engine
option, a 163bhp 2.5-litre four-cylinder unit that was essentially half of the
V8 from the 928. Over the next few years four more engine options were offered,
a 189bhp 2.7-litre 16v, a 220bhp Turbo, a 250bhp Turbo S and a naturally
aspirated 211bhp 3-litre.
This last engine is
considered by many to be the best of the bunch, offering the reliability and
fuel economy of the smaller-engined model but nearly as fast as the Turbo (0-60
in 5.9 secs and 150mph) with bags of low-down torque. As you would expect of a
Porsche, the S2 was a proper driver's car with fabulous performance, balance and
handling – superior to a 911 in many respects.
Supplied new by Merlin Cambria of Cardiff in August 1990, this S2 has
had just two owners from new, the current since 2005. It has covered only 81,391
miles with a good service history comprising 11 stamps in the book, the last at
62,449 miles in May 2005 when the timing belts were also replaced (see photos).
The first four services were by Merlin Cambria and the last seven by Welsh
Porsche Specialists near Bridgend. There are also dozens of invoices for
additional maintenance and new parts fitted.
Lightly used in fine weather only during the current 20-year
ownership, this S2 has always been kept garaged and is in really super and
well-preserved condition throughout with shiny Carrera White paintwork and a
smart blue interior with leather front seats. Fitted with a 5-speed manual
gearbox, it also has headlamp washers, electric windows and a large electric sun
roof which is easily removed and fits in the boot for open-air
driving.
It has an MOT until October 2027 with no
and has been starting promptly and running very nicely as we have moved it
around on site. Still on its original Merlin Cambria number plates, it retains
all its handbooks, toolkit and wheel changing kit and has two sets of
keys.
These 944s are so everyday usable thar it
is hard to find one with under 100k on the clock. This highly original two-owner
beauty looks exceptional value at the modest guide price
suggested.
Contact james.booth@brightwells.com