1994 Porsche 968 ClubSport

Delivered new on 23rd of March 1994, the V5 document shows that this 968 ClubSport has had a total of five owners from new. The files also show a fantastic series of invoices, service stamps and MOTs to prove the extremely low mileage of just under 27,000. They also provide evidence of money-no-object maintenance to justify the incredible condition the car remains in today.

In 2003 the second owner commissioned acknowledged expert Ninemeister to fit a ProCharger P-15C supercharger (at a cost of £6500 for the unit alone), and had a 993 Turbo ‘Big Red’ Brembo brake conversion completed. At the same time adjustable coil over suspension and custom springs were fitted, as well as adjustable lightweight-Pro anti-roll bars. In came a Ninemeister limited-slip differential, Sabelt 4-point harnesses (and mounting bar) and a 968 Turbo ‘S’ adjustable rear wing. The estimated cost for all these works was £15k! But that was just a start…

The car appeared in both 911 & Porsche World (March, ‘04) and GT Purely Porsche (April ’04), before undergoing further work the following year. This time a Hayward & Scott custom stainless steel exhaust system was added.

Bob Watson Engineering completed further engineering at a cost of £8548.17: ceramic coated 2-into-1 headers, an enlarged x2 sized radiator (and second fan), and a carbon fibre air intake system and Motec M400 engine management system were all incorporated. The cylinderhead was gas-flowed and ported, with new re-machined pistons coming in – phew!

A further magazine appearance (911 & Porsche World, again) followed, with a subsequent dyno test showing the upshot of all this Ninemeister (Warrington) overseen work to be an absolutely brutal 484bhp and 543Nm of torque.

Yet more work followed, with a new Rotex Supercharger, a Ninemeister lightened flywheel, 9M race injectors, a new oil cooler, Bosch 928 high-flow fuel pump and a 9M wide belt kit, all installed (cost £10,388.36).

In October 2010 the car (by now in its third owner’s hands) suffered engine damage. Potential buyers can be reassured that reparative works were undertaken by EMC Motorsport in Birmingham, who used forged rods and pistons and built an engine with a significantly less stressed output of 340bhp (at a cost of £7681.13).

It’s had a recent MOT test (with no advisories), and comes with a certificate that’s valid until November 2020.

The 968 has always looked like the lovechild of a 928 and a 944, and that’s no bad thing as it endows it with a very distinctive road presence. This car has had some subtle tweaks, namely the addition of the rear spoiler and a different nose panel (fitted at the same time as the supercharger) that discreetly incorporates extra air intakes.

Simply put, this 968 is in superb condition (a rare find when so many have been driven by ‘heroes’, who then suddenly find they run out of talent…). The paint is beautiful, with a lovely consistency of colour. There’s not a hint of corrosion to be seen and all panels look to line up just as they did when it left the factory. While the five-spoke alloy wheels are very good, with a high level of tread remaining on each Nexen 255/40 ZR17 rubber boot.

Perhaps most indicative of this car’s condition is the fact that all doorshuts, gutters, suspension mounting points and floor pans remain absolutely pristine.  

The cabin isn’t just tidy, it looks barely used; carpets have plenty of pile remaining, there’s no discernible wear to those delectable glass fibre Recaro bucket seats and that’s also applicable to the leather steering wheel and gear lever.

All electrics work just fine, including the sunroof. The sill covers are immaculate, with Porsche badges still in place – overall, it’s a very pleasant picture and completely in keeping with the low recorded mileage.

For all the outlay on performance the interior remains completely standard save for the addition of a steering wheel mounted gear change-up light and that harness mounting bar.

As the pictures show the Sabelt harnesses aren’t currently fitted, but you’ll find them safely stowed in the boot along with the space saver spare wheel and jack.

It’s reassuringly solid underneath, with very little in terms of road grime – this 968 ClubSport has obviously been cherished and well valeted. That custom stainless steel exhaust system still looks to be in rude health, as do all suspension components.

The view under the bonnet is similarly clean, although it is dominated by the extra stainless steel (and blue silicon hose) plumbing that the supercharger install necessitated.

How does it drive? Very, very nicely is the answer. Given its history our focus was naturally on power delivery, and it doesn’t disappoint; you get the expected (or should that be unexpected!) supercharger whine and chirrup, with a hell of a kick.

Suspension wise, it’s just as our German friend Walter described…

You’ll find the original Driver’s Manual and Service Schedule booklet (both nestling in the original leather bound folder) in this 968’s history file. The service history from its early life is very comprehensive, with 9 stamps from the car’s early life and a written indication that the cambelt was replaced at 9127 miles, back in 2000.

Loads of invoices relevant to the multiple works that the car has had undertaken are also present, as are a number of dyno test results showing the various power and torque outputs that it’s had over the years. Finally, the 968 ClubSport handbook & insert are also present.

Please visit the documents section of the gallery of this listing where you will find photos of this and other paperwork to support our claim that this car has been maintained to the very highest of standards.

There’s no doubt that this car is a bit of a beast. It has a remarkable history, is of low mileage and today remains in almost perfect condition. It really is stunning.

Over the years it’s had a huge amount of money spent transforming it into a proper high-performance weapon. In that time power output has gone from standard to ridiculous, and back to sublime.

Now with circa 340bhp, it remains a fair amount above its original 240bhp. Custom suspension, big brakes, custom exhaust and supercharger all combine to ensure that it still is very attractive as a weekend blaster in its current state.

The alternative approach is to spend a little money to revert it to a standard mechanical setup – let us take you through some man-maths:

A standard 968 CS with this astounding mileage and superb condition would be knocking on the door of £50k. However, we are estimating this car at £27k-£40k despite (or because of) the tens of thousands of pounds of mechanical upgrades. That leaves quite some wedge to use for the necessary ‘restoration’ and still have a tidy profit.

It is a phenomenal car and one of the smartest ClubSports out there, but its tuning history does mean it’ll be had for something of a bargain price. Of course, the next owner could return it to standard spec or simply enjoy the walloping level of oomph on offer. Either way, they won’t be disappointed.

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