1992 Porsche 911 (964) Carrera 2

One lucky person took delivery of our C2 Cabriolet in May 1992, just in time for some summer top-down fun. Resplendent in Cobalt Blue, with light grey hide, this must surely be one of the best colour combinations.

The car has had a dozen registered keepers, though the last decade saw the car passed from just one friend to another, the last only reluctantly selling the car to fund a house extension. He will miss it, that’s for sure.

The 85,000 miles covered is modest for a car that is almost 30 years old and what is most important is the extensive service history that accompanies it. With any 911, buy the wrong car and it will come back and bite you, buy the right car and it will delight you!

Tiptronic is fitted to the C2, which takes the stress and strain out of everyday motoring. However, when you want to take control, slotting the gear lever to the right allows the changes to be made when required.

So many Porsches seem to be specified in rather sombre silvers and greys, so finding a 911 in this delightful shade of blue is a rare treat.

A matching blue power roof is fitted, so no excuses for not dropping the top as soon as the sun shines. We suspect the hood is the factory original, as it is a tad faded and there are one or two minor marks.

Most importantly it functions correctly and the Perspex rear screen is uncreased.

Porsche build their cars properly and therefore it is no surprise to see neat shut lines and hear doors that sound with a reassuring thunk!

The paintwork positively sparkles and save for a few stone chips we can find little to criticise.

The five spoke alloy wheels fill the arches rather well. Continentals up front and Goodyear Eagle F1s to the rear are fitted, all with plenty of tread. We always like to see premium tyres fitted to performance cars, as to our mind this shows careful and considered ownership.

We do note that the front nearside wheel shows signs of kerbing.

The light grey leather seats pair nicely with the exterior hue. Electrically powered for that ideal driving position, the seats themselves are gently creased with age, with a little cracking in places. We would break out the hide food, which should help keep the leather supple and help the healing process.

The driver’s seat does show some wear on the offside bolster, a common story due to the seatbelt rubbing.

There is a pair of rear seats, ideal for children we would suggest or adults for the very shortest of journeys. Most people fold them flat and use the space as an overflow for luggage.

We do note a few marks to the rear of the front seats, most likely from careless passengers.

The blue dashboard is in good order and unlike previous generations of 911, there is some semblance of order with the switchgear.

Air conditioning is fitted for those days when you don’t want to lower the roof and tunes are courtesy of a Pioneer system with Bluetooth connectivity.

The driving position is great and the view out one of the very best. That view of course gets better with the roof stowed and then the lovely sound of that flat six engine can be enjoyed even more. Perfect!

The front boot is nicely carpeted, reasonably commodious and houses a space saver spare wheel.

We always include a raft of photographs of a car’s underside and that is exactly the case here. Other than the expected surface dirt, we are mightily impressed. As is so often the case with convertible cars, they are often put away into winter hibernation which saves them from the ravages of salty and wet roads.

The engine compartment too looks to be in decent nick, though the sound deadening material at the top looks to be drooping and could do with sticking back. A clean up in places would not go amiss, a pleasant Sunday afternoon job.

With a car such as a 911, we are always pleased to see plenty of paperwork and a nicely stamped up service book. Both should give reassurance to potential buyers.

As is often the case, servicing in later years has been carried out by independent garages, but many boasts all the same skills as main dealers, so nothing to fear.

Our car was last serviced by just such an independent in July of this year, ADH in Braintree, Essex. As well as a major service, a number of oil pipes and hoses were replaced along with the oil level sender. Further work included the replacement of the starter motor. Invoice for £5166.64 paid.

Rewind to 2019, the car was fully serviced once again and a new battery was fitted. Repairs were also made at the time to the wiring harness and an oil leak was fixed. Cost £2823.27.

Included in the paperwork are many old MoT certificates, the last test being conducted in July of this year.

The 911 also comes with its book pack with handbook and original warranty information.

This is a properly cared for and cherished 911, one that has been subject to much recent expense. Presented in an attractive colour combination and with an excellent specification, this is a car to buy with both the head and the heart.

Lower the roof, fire up that sonorous motor, slip the gear lever into drive and you’re off. Head-turning looks, an excellent turn of speed and reasonable mid-20s economy are the order of the day.

So, if you want to catch the last rays of sunshine in appreciating classic, then may we suggest placing a bid without delay.

We expect the car to sell for between £29,000 and £39,000.

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