Here is an opportunity to own a very rare 1989 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet. Numbers matter, and only 16 first year US spec 1989 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolets were imported in 1989. Of those 16 first year 944 S2 Cabriolets, only 4 remain. This is a rare classic that is reliable for daily driving and so unique that it will be the only one of its kind at any auto show you attend. This pristine example has all the performance and creature comforts, with fuel injection, power steering, anti-lock brakes, cruise control, AC, power windows, seats, mirrors, great stereo, exceptional handling and performance with 25 mpg highway. This car had the honor of being published with an article about it and its twin VIN numbers 105 & 107 in the Porsche Panorama Magazine’s April 2024 issue, with photos by Michael Allen Ross. The condition of this Cabriolet is no accident, having its original interior, including carpet, door panels and bucket seats with only the bottom cushions reupholstered. A new top was installed when it was purchased; its dash is crack-free and includes the stock Blaupunkt Reno AM/FM stereo cassette with upgraded speakers both front & rear to provide exceptional sound. The original Guards Red paint has a deep shine with a new stone guard decal set, and is complimented by its stock Design 90 wheels finished in black chrome and mounted with Bridgestone Potenza RE970 tires. The original matching numbers engine and 5 speed transmission perform as expected, with Colorado emission compliance testing completed every other year. Restoring Porsches is expensive, but this Cabriolet’s rarity deserved it. This car was 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 installed. This proactive upgrade to replace the torque tube bearings 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 13,000 miles and 14 years of ownership. Also checkout this link for my WordPress post: vpackrad.wordpress.com/.../from-packard-to-porsches. Copy and paste the link to your browser and open the post. By using the next arrow on the top of the first page you can sequence throgh 5 posts ranging from 2013 to 2024 on refurbishing and restoriing this car that was already exceptional when purchased. 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! So why am I selling it if it’s so nice? It’s because I have its twin 1989 S2 Cabriolet also sitting in my garage, which I have also owned for 14 years. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! I’m an hour from the Denver airport, and will pick up and return a prospective buyer to my home in Fort Collins to drive the car and get a non-biased assessment from the servicing dealership as to its condition.
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 in one of the last 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.
