For Sale at Auction: 1993 Porsche 968 in Costa Mesa, California

Chassis No. WP0ZZZ96ZPS815263

Introduced in 1993, the Porsche 968 Club Sport represented the most focused expression of Porsche's front-engined, four-cylinder transaxle platform. Conceived for drivers seeking maximum engagement, the Club Sport dispensed with comfort features in favor of reduced weight and mechanical purity. Built exclusively as a two-seat coupe with a six-speed manual transaxle, it formed a lightweight counterpoint to the standard 968, with production deliberately unrestricted yet ultimately totaling just 1,538 examples over three years.

Factory measures removed more than 50 kilograms through the deletion of electric windows, rear seats, extensive sound insulation, and other ancillary systems, resulting in a notably more agile car. CS standard 17-inch "Cup Design" wheels and a 20-mm lower ride height further sharpened its dynamic character, while bucket seats derived from the Carrera RS underscored its competition intent.

Power came from Porsche's formidable 2,990 cc inline four-among the largest of its kind-featuring a 16-valve head and VarioCam variable valve timing. Output of 240 horsepower and 305 Nm of torque endowed the Club Sport with strong flexibility, enabling zero-to-60 mph in 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 157 mph. With its blend of efficiency, balance, and driver focus, the 968 Club Sport stands today as a definitive statement of Porsche's transaxle engineering philosophy.

Originally delivered to Belgium through the vaunted D'Ieteren importer-itself once a Karosseriebauer for Porsche creating the 356 Twin-Grille Roadster-this non-metallic Black 968 Club Sport is an exceptionally rare sight in the United States. A copy of the original bill of sale included within the substantial history file for this well-documented 968 CS reveals that it was originally sold through Tag Porsche Center of Liege Belgium to Jean-Luc Quertinier. Service invoices and registrations indicate that by 2024 it had accumulated just 68,410 km (c. 42,500 miles) during Quertinier's long-term single ownership, which continued until a public sale in November of that year. As ordered, it is an exceptionally lightweight version of an already lightweight car with the simple addition of Radio Preparation as the only option. It retains all of the hallmarks of its CS specification which include its cloth-covered Recaros, silver Cup wheels, and a three-spoke steering wheel. Furthermore, it is furnished with its original French-language books in their wallet, service documentation, tools, and an air compressor.

Imported to the United States in 2025, examples like this Porsche 968 Club Sport remain exceptionally rare in the United States, particularly in such well-preserved, low-mileage condition. In May 2025 it received a new clutch master and slave cylinder from Hi-Tech Automotive just 700 km ago. With just approximately 43,000 miles and a high degree of originality, it stands as a compelling and increasingly scarce opportunity for collectors seeking an unfiltered expression of Porsche's transaxle era.