This is a very rare 1989 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet, one of 16 US spec cars produced and imported in 1989. Of those 16 first year cars, only 4 remain, including this pristine example. This car is somewhat famous after an article about it was published in the Porsche Panorama Magazine’s April 2024 issue, with photos by Michael Allen Ross. car’s condition is no accident, having its original interior, including carpet, door panels and seats with only the bottom cushions reupholstered. This Cabriolet had a new top installed when it was purchased; dash is crack-free (with dash mat protector) and includes the stock Blaupunkt Reno stereo cassette. The original Guards Red paint has a deep shine and is complimented by its stock Design 90 wheels finished in black chrome mounted with Bridgestone Potenza RE970 tires. The original matching numbers, engine and transmission perform as expected, and emission compliance testing is completed every other year. Restoring Porsches is expensive, but this Cabriolet’s rarity deserved it. Over the last 14 years and 13,000 miles, over $27,000 has been invested in parts and labor to achieve like-new performance. Rated the best handling car in Porsche’s lineup for 1989, with the 944 S2 outperforming its 911 sibling.
Note: In the first photo there previously were 1991 Porsche Cup chrome wheels with Continental Control Contact tires on the car. They now reside in my basement but are available.if preferred to the original and shown at the end of the photos. There are also a few photos of the clutch and torque tube replacement completed on 4/18/2024.
1989 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet new and rebuilt parts: $27,000 invested in parts and labor and 14 years of receipts.
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This in-depth mechanical restoration replaced old parts to make the car drive & handle as new for daily driving or for long road trips. You will want to show this rare & exceptional Porsche, which has won in its class in Concours competition. I live one hour from the Denver airport, and will pick up & return a prospective buyer for a test drive & assessment by the servicing dealership. Thank you for your patience in viewing and reading the material.
