1990 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet 5-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

The 944 S2 Cabriolet, introduced in May 1989, marked the first convertible in the 944 family. Visually, the S2 Cabriolet featured Turbo-like styling, 16‑inch wheels, improved brakes, and a five-speed manual gearbox—refinements that made it the most capable naturally-aspirated 944 variant. Total global Cabriolet production was limited to 5,656 units, with 3,938 built in 1990 and only 1,824 cars sold in the U.S. Production concluded in 1991, making this a rare and desirable capstone to the 944’s legacy before the arrival of the 968.

This 1990 example is finished in Linen Metallic with matching gray leather upholstery and features a black convertible soft top, pop-up headlights, and fog lights. Powered by a 3.0L inline-four backed by a 5-speed manual transaxle, this 944 has seen service under current ownership including replacement of the timing belt, water pump, clutch, front wheel bearings, and more. This 922 S2 Cabriolet is now offered with a clean CARFAX vehicle history report, service records, owner's manuals and a clean Maryland title in the seller’s name.

Factory Equipment 

• Linen Metallic paint (LM1U) 

• 3.0L inline four-cylinder engine

• 5-speed manual transaxle 

• 16” Design 90 alloy wheels 

• Power-assisted disc brakes with ABS 

• Power convertible soft top 

• Sport seats 

• Power windows 

• Decoded options sticker: 

  • 454: Cruise control 

  • 490: HiFi sound system 

  • 494: Additional amplifier 

  • 533: Alarm system 

  • 573: Air conditioning 

  • 593: Anti-lock braking system 

  • 946: Partial leather seats 

Modifications 

• Blaupunkt AM/FM/CD stereo 

• Air conditioning upgraded to R134A in October 2018 

Servicing & Documentation  

• Service under current ownership is documented (see attached documents)

• April 2023: Replaced window switch

• September 2019: Replaced front wheel bearings

• May: 2017: Replaced tonneau cover fasteners

• December 2016: Replaced timing belt, water pump, and power steering belt

• November 2015: Replaced ABS relay

• April 2015: Replaced odometer gear

• Match 2015: Replaced camshaft tensioner pad

• 225/50/16 Yokohama Advan Sport tires with 2020 date codes 

Known Imperfections  

• Seller states multiple dents from parking lot incidents 

• Mark on lower right rocker by front wheel (photo in gallery) 

• Tear on driver’s outer seat bolster 

• Crack on the dashboard face under clock 

• Carpet worn on transmission behind console 

• Electric seat switches missing but operational

• Cruise control inoperable

• Seller states that the air conditioning needs recharging

Ownership History 

This 944 S2 was reportedly sold new by Heishman’s Porsche of Arlington, VA to a doctor in Rockville, Maryland. Records show it changed ownership in the mid 1990s and later traded to a local Toyota dealership near Germantown, Maryland. It was purchased by the seller who is believed to be third owner in 2015, and has reportedly been enjoyed during fair-weather driving season in Maryland. The included clean CARFAX history report begins in 2002 and shows Maryland registration since. This vehicle is offered with a clean Maryland title in the seller’s name.  

Included Items 

• Service records since 2015

• Owner's manual, audio system manual, factory dealership literature  

• Factory spare wheel/tire, jack, air pump, and tool kit 

• Durametric software & cable  

• Car cover 

Additional Information 

From the seller, “This car has been a blast to drive! I've gotten many comments whenever I've parked it somewhere and gotten many thumbs up by-passing vehicles. It's been kept in a heated garage and pampered since March 2015.”

The seller states that the odometer gear broke under current ownership and roughly 20 undocumented miles were added during the repair period.