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. This car’s condition is no accident, having its original interior, including carpet, door panels and bucket seats with only the bottom cushions reupholstered. With a new top installed when it was purchased; its dash is crack-free (with dash mat protector) and includes the stock Blaupunkt Reno AM/FM stereo cassette with upgraded speakers front & rear to provide exceptional sound. The original Guards Red paint has a deep shine and is complimented by the stock Design 90 wheels finished in black chrome and mounted with Bridgestone Potenza RE970 tires. The original matching numbers engine and transmission perform as expected, with emission compliance testing completed every other year. Restoring Porsches is expensive, but this Cabriolet’s rarity deserved it. This car was proactively refurbished and restored to be both a show car and a reliable daily driver. When the clutch was replaced in the spring of 2024, a rebuilt torque tube with four new driveshaft bearings was also installed. This upgrade which replaced bearings in service for over 130,000 miles, produced smooth like new performance that will serve this car for its next 100,000 miles. Over $27,000 has been invested in parts and labor to achieve like-new performance over the last 14 years and 13,000 miles. Rated the best handling car in Porsche’s lineup for 1989, the 944 S2 outperformed its 911 sibling. Car is garage kept with cover and battery tender, This rare first year Cabriolet will not disappoint. If you see it, you will want to make it your own! Note: In the first photo 1991 Porsche Cup chrome wheels with Continental Control Contact tires are shown on the car. They are available.if preferred to the original wheels in black chrome and are shown at the end of the photos. There are also several photos of the clutch and torque tube replacement completed on 4/18/2024.
1989 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet: Over14 years of receipts, with $20,000 invested in new and rebuilt parts along with $7,000 in labor.
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This in-depth mechanical restoration replaced old parts to make the car drive & handle as new for daily driving or long road trips. You will want to show this rare & exceptional Porsche, which has won 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.
