One to Buy: 3500 mile 1991 Porsche 911 3.6 Carrera 4 Targa (964)
Unveiled in all-wheel drive Coupe form at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1988, Porsche’s 964 was the most heavily modified iteration of the much-loved 911 yet seen.
In addition to an enlarged 3.6-litre twin spark engine, the 964 brought with it both power-assisted steering and anti-lock brakes; despite the new car’s lightly face-lifted appearance, Porsche claimed it to be a remarkable 87% new.
A Targa and Cabriolet followed in August 1989 followed by a rear-drive version that October, but despite the significant investment made to modernise the 911 for the 1990s, sales were disappointing owing primarily to the poor economic trading conditions of the time. As a result, the 964 was produced in much smaller numbers than its 3.2-litre predecessor which had managed to break all previous records for the 911.
Significantly, the 964 was the last incarnation of the classic 911 to be manufactured as a traditional Targa with subsequent versions more akin to a sunroof Coupe with a sliding glass roof.
Currently on offer at the Autofarm showroom in Wendlebury, Oxfordshire, is surely one of the lowest mileage examples of a 964 Targa in existence.
Delivered new to the UK in November 1991, this perfectly preserved example was configured in special order Baltic Blue Metallic with Blue-piped Linen upholstery and manual transmission. It has resided in the hands of just three fastidious collectors, during which time a little over 3500 miles has been accumulated.
Reprinted below is Autofarm’s description:
C16 UK supplied, right hand drive 964 Carrera 4 Targa with manual transmission
Just two former private owners from new (first registered to Porsche UK)
Only 3,500 miles from new, correctly stored and well maintained
Superb history, original books, original service book, spare keys, invoices and MOT’s
This 911 will satisfy the fastidious collector with a high appreciation for Porsche perfection
Exceptional 964 with just over 3,500 miles from new.
A perfectly preserved example, unrepeatable opportunity to own an ‘as new’ 964 – last of the traditional 911 Targa.
Supplied new in November 1991 finished with special order Baltic blue metallic paintwork and Linen piped blue interior.
Options include; special paint, rear washer wipe, electric sports seats and top tint screen. Complete with original leather wallet, Porsche books, service book, old MOT’s, invoices and spare keys.
