"With the introduction of the 911 Speedster in January 1989, Porsche revived a charismatic model from its past, the name previously having been applied to that most stylish of the many Type 356 variants. Based on the 911 Turbo Cabriolet, though normally aspirated, the 3.2-litre Speedster was launched immediately prior to the introduction of the new Type 964 bodyshell, and thus was the last 911 model to feature the 'old style' body. The latter was reworked by chief stylist Tony Lapine, incorporating numerous references to the original 356 Speedster as well as a pair of controversial 'camel hump' cowlings behind the seats that concealed the stowed-away manual hood. A mere 2,102 Speedsters had been completed by the time of the new Type 964's introduction in August 1989.
The Type 964 Carreras marked the first time that four-wheel drive had been seen on a series-production model, appearing on the Carrera 4. Porsche had experimented with four-wheel drive on the 959 supercar, and many of the lessons learned from the latter influenced the design of the new Carreras' chassis and suspension. Face-lifted but retaining that familiar shape, the newcomers had been given a more extensive work-over mechanically, 87% of parts being claimed as entirely new. The pair shared the same 3.6 litre flat-six engine, while power-assisted steering (another 911 'first'), anti-lock brakes and a five-speed manual transmission were standard on both, with the Tiptronic auto 'box a Carrera 2-only option. Its new engine enabled the 964 to out-perform the old '3.2' yet still met the latest emissions regulations, top speed increasing to 162mph with 60mph attainable in 5.4 seconds (5.6 seconds Tiptronic).
It took Porsche a couple of years to re-introduce the Speedster to the 911 line-up, the Type 964 version being announced in October 1992. Based on the Carrera 2, it looked very like its immediate predecessor, but unlike the latter was not initially available with the 'Turbo-Look' body style. It is estimated that only 936 Type 964 Speedsters were built for the 1993 model year, with some of the later examples being completed as 1994 cars and sold alongside the successor Type 993 Porsches.
This fabulous example is presented in red with black/grey leather interior, both of which are in superb condition. It was delivered new to Singapore in June 1993 and imported into the UK in 1998 showing 24,259 kms and it was then that the new owner changed the speedometer so that it showed mph instead (now showing 15,169 miles since 1998). Its black hood is operated manually as are the front seats; another homage to weight saving by Porsche! It comes with a UK V5C registration document, all MoT test certificates and a full history from 1998 until now with 23 stamps showing in the book and invoices going back to 1999. This fabulous sports car comes with two sets of keys, all book packs and manuals together with the documented speedometer change (original comes with the car). We believe this is one of the best examples of this model on the market today and the present owner has given it 10 out of 10 in every respect.
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