Vehicle Description
We have this car on consignment. A local collector and restorer has
decided to slow down due to age and health and is therefore
offering all his project cars up for sale. All the cars in this
collection were handpicked by him and deemed worthy of restoration.
This particular 968 came from California, it is in need of all new
seats and carpet and paint and body work. This is currently being
sold as a project car, mechanically, the engine is strong, recent
full service with belts, caps, rotors, plugs, rollers. No drips,
smokes or rattles. It does however, need a transmission rebuild as
there is gear whine coming from the transaxle. We are therefore
offering this car as is, would make a great project car, the body
is extremely straight and free of rust, interior could use some
work as well. According to HAGERTY, the foremost authority on
pricing classic and collectible cars, the values for this car are
as follows: Current Values #1 Concours $50,500 Condition #1
vehicles are the best in the world. The visual image is of the best
vehicle, in the right colors, driving onto the lawn at the finest
concours. Perfectly clean, the vehicle has been groomed down to the
tire treads. Painted and chromed surfaces are mirror-like. Dust and
dirt are banned, and materials used are correct and superbly
fitted. The one word description for #1 vehicles is ""concours.""
#2 Excellent $36,300 #2 vehicles could win a local or regional
show. They can be former #1 vehicles that have been driven or have
aged. Seasoned observers will have to look closely for flaws, but
will be able to find some not seen by the general public. The
paint, chrome, glass and finishes will all appear as excellent. No
excessive smoke will be seen on startup, no unusual noises will
emanate from the engine. The vehicle will drive as a new vehicle of
its era would. The one word description for #2 vehicles is
""excellent."" #3 Good $19,000 #3 vehicles could possess some, but
not all of the issues of a #4 vehicle, but they will be balanced by
other factors such as a fresh paint job or a new, correct interior
where applicable. #3 vehicles drive and run well, but might have
some incorrect parts. These vehicles are not used for daily
transportation but are ready for a long tour without excuses, and
the casual passerby will not find any visual flaws. ""Good"" is the
one word description of a #3 vehicle. This car easily ranks between
good and excellent! The zenith of Porsche's long running
front-engined, four-cylinder 924/944 series culminated with the 968
in 1992. What started as an evolution of the 3.0-liter 944 S2 ended
up being a car that Porsche claimed was 80% new, with production
now being undertaken in Porsche's own Zuffenhausen works as opposed
to Audi's Neckarsulm plant, which had been utilized for the 924 and
944. The 968 shared the front-engine/rear transaxle layout of its
predecessor, but at the front was now a 236-hp Variocam-equipped
3.0-liter DOHC I-4, and at the rear was a new six-speed transaxle
or optional Tiptronic automatic transaxle preserving the trademark
50/50 weight distribution that this platform was famous for. The
944S2/Turbo suspension and Brembo brakes were carried over into the
new model. The Porsche 968 was wrapped in new bodywork that was the
product of original 924 designer Harm Lagaay, with updated styling
that drew from the 928 at the front and was more integrated than
its 924/944 predecessor at the rear. Like the 944S2, the 968 was
also available as a cabriolet with a neatly done power top. On the
performance side, the 968 could rip off a 0-60 sprint of 5.6
seconds with a 156-mph top speed in six-speed manual-equipped cars.
Handling was very forgiving, confidence inspiring, and predictable,
which made for accessible and satisfying performance in a practical
2+2. For Porsche enthusiasts, the 968's performance and
practicality, coupled with its low production numbers (only 4,665
coupes and Cabriolets were sent to North America For additional
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