1990 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The Porsche 944 has long been regarded as an affordable vintage entry point for Porsche ownership and represents the evolution of Porsche’s front-engine offerings from the 924 & 928 series of cars. By the late 1980s the formula had been refined, and it became apparent that a market existed for a drop-top version, allowing for the introduction of the 944 S2 Cabriolet, which boasted a larger, naturally aspirated 3.0 liter version of the 944 S’s robust four-cylinder engine, in addition to the 944’s nearly perfect weight distribution.

Sold in limited numbers, the 944 S2 was refined, luxurious, and boasted impressive performance relative to its peers.

Highlights

• Offered from The Guards Red Collection

• Offered with the five-digit odometer showing 28,939 miles at the time of listing

• Based on the 944 Cabriolet Study one-off shown at the 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show

• One of 1824 built for the North American Market for 1990

• Finished in the iconic RADwood era shade of Guards Red over a Black partial leather interior with a matching Black convertible soft top

• Front-mounted, liquid-cooled, 3.0 liter DOHC, 16-valve inline-four engine producing 208 horsepower and 207 lb-ft torque

• Five-speed manual transaxle

• Zero to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds

• June 2024 service included:

  • Fresh oil and filter

  • Fresh air filter

  • Replacement of passenger window switches

• Major service in 2021 ($2,200) included new:

  • Fuel sending unit

  • Balance shaft

  • Timing belts

• The options sticker decodes as follows:

  • 220 – LSD Limited Slip Differential with 40% lock

  • 288 – Headlamp washer

  • 454 – Cruise control

  • 533 – Alarm system

  • 573 – Air conditioning

  • 593 – Bosch Antilock Brake System (ABS)

  • 946 – Partial leather front seats

• Fitted with 16-inch Design 90 alloy wheels with General G-Max tires date-coded 2020 and 2021

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• Rear-wheel-drive two-door cabriolet/convertible

• Four-wheel power-assisted ventilated discs brakes

• Power front seats

• Power windows

• Pop-up headlights

• Air conditioning

• Porsche Blaupunkt AM/FM cassette stereo system

• Cruise control

• Wheelbase: 94.5 inches

• Curb weight: 3,109 pounds

Known Imperfections

• Paint would benefit from paint color correction

• Passenger body side has two small dimple dents just behind the door

• Key headlight is inoperable

• Radio is non-functioning

• Glovebox door support arms are missing (still opens and closes)

• Driver’s side seat has a small split in the seam at the front

• Cassette storage holder under center armrest appears broken

Included

• Two sets of keys

• Period Porsche inflator kit case

• Period Porsche tire bag

• Period Porsche 944 S2 Tool Roll

• Car cover

• Front nose bra

• Cabriolet top opening/closing tool wrench

• Cabriolet top boot with storage bag

• Owner’s Manual

• Compact spare tire

• Jack

Ownership History

According to the accompanying Warranty & Maintenance book, this 1990 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet was sold via a Porsche dealer in Kansas City, Missouri on 12 November 1989 with 35 delivery miles on the odometer. The clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report shows later ownership in Nebraska and South Dakota, before being acquired by its current owner based in Atlanta, Georgia, on 18 October 2023.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Ray Shaffer Phone: 904.982.7223 email: rshaffer@hagerty.com