One to Buy: Euro-spec. Rubystone Red 1991 Porsche 911 3.3 Turbo (964)
Having introduced a normally aspirated version of the heavily revised 964-type 911 for the 1989 model year, a wide-bodied turbocharged version debuted 18 months later.
Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1990, this latest iteration of the forced induction 911 went into production that September for the ‘91 model year. It featured an updated 3.3-litre single turbo Flat 6 with 320bhp and was offered exclusively in Coupe trim with rear-wheel drive.
Despite its good looks, excellent build quality and outstanding performance, the 964-based 911 Turbo was not a massive commercial success; poor trading conditions and outdated production techniques meant the early 1990s was a trying time for Porsche. The result was only a little over 4000 examples of the new 911 Turbo were built in 3.3-litre trim by the time production was discontinued during the summer of 1992.
Set to go under the hammer at Bonhams’ Miami sale on May 3rd is a particularly interesting example of the first generation 3.3-litre 964 Turbo: chassis WP0ZZZ96ZMS470324.
Configured in the trademark 964 paint scheme of Rubystone Red, this German-delivered example was the 324th of 2298 Euro-spec. examples built during the 1991 model year. The first owner optioned the car with full leather upholstery (in black), an electric sunroof, heated seats and a Blaupunkt Symphony audio system.
A numbers matching example as demonstrated by the accompanying Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, chassis ‘470324’ is currently showing a little under 60,000km and comes complete with its factory-issued book pack to include the original stamped maintenance record.
Reprinted below is Bonhams’ description:
VIN. WP0ZZZ96ZMS470324
Engine No. 61M00836
Transaxle No. 2M00848
Stunning and rare Rubystone Red
Luxurious black leather interior
Delivered new to Germany
Just 59,645km (approx.37,000 miles) shown at cataloguing
Equipped with heated seats, limited slip differential, and electric sunroof
Highly original and well-maintained in collector-quality condition
Includes Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and original stamped service book
An outstanding example of the rapid 964 Turbo
Presented in stunning and rare Rubystone Red (code G4) over black leather upholstery, this 1991 '964' Turbo 3.3 is an exceptionally well-preserved example of Porsche's wide-body icon. Delivered new to the German market, this car displays 59,645km (approximately 37,000 miles), recorded at the time of cataloguing, which is remarkably low considering how well these cars can cover huge distances.
Along with its fabulously lurid optional color this car is well-optioned with heated power seats, power windows, electric sunroof, impact bumpers, and limited-slip differential. It even retains its original Blaupunkt Symphony LMKU/Cassette stereo. The well-appointed, driver-focused cabin highlights the 911 Turbo's traditional position as the luxury and performance leader in the lineup.
This Turbo 3.3 is refreshingly well-preserved in its original specification, sitting on its factory 17-inch Cup-style wheels, shod with Bridgestone Expedia tires tucked nicely into the wheel arches. It is extremely tidy throughout, benefiting from comprehensive detailing, including the undercarriage, resulting in what is undoubtedly a collector-quality example.
The car is supported by its original stamped service book and a Porsche-issued COA, and the sale includes original manuals, tire inflator, and supporting documentation.
With the classic Turbo punch and sensibly tamed chassis, the 964 Turbo 3.3 ranks highly among late model Porsche collectors. Considering their exceptional all-round usability, well-preserved and well-optioned cars such as this are increasingly scarce and most certainly worthy of careful attention.
