History

The first examples of the 964 generation Porsche 911 entered production in 1989, with significant design changes over their predecessors. The bumpers were sleeker and more integrated into the body, with similar, less prominent headlight rings. The 964 was also the first Porsche to offer the Tiptronic automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

The 1989 model had standard all-wheel drive and were appropriately named the “Carrera 4”. While rear-wheel drive variants introduced in 1990 received the “Carrera 2” nomenclature to distinguish them from their AWD siblings. Both variants were offered as either a coupe, Targa, or convertible. Starting with the same 1990 model year, the Porsche 964 received dual airbags, an improved automatic climate control system, and a set of warning lights tied into the car’s central warning system to alert drivers of possible malfunctions.

The standard 3.6L air-cooled six-cylinder engine produced 247 hp and 229 lb-ft of torque. From 1989 to 1994, around 62,172 units of the 964 were produced, 13,353 of which were C4 Coupes.

This Car

This particular example, Chassis # WP0AB2968LS451994, is one such Carrera 4 Coupe that was purchased by its first owner from Don Rosen Imports in Conshohocken, PA. It was later purchased by its second and current owner in 1997 as a certified pre-owned vehicle from the same dealership where it was originally sold. The car sits on 16” Design 90 wheels and is finished in Arctic Silver Metallic paint, a $952 option, over a contrasting Slate Gray leather interior, which itself was a $2,182 option. Further options include a leather instrument housing, velour-like trunk carpet, heated sport seats, headlight washers, a rear wiper, painted trim rings, and a rear foglight. With over $7,800 in options, the total MSRP of this Porsche came out to $77,369 in 1990, or the equivalent of $188,048 in 2025 dollars.

Over its thirty-plus years of ownership, this German classic was meticulously maintained to the highest degree, with service receipts and booklet stamps dating back to new. While this Porsche was serviced by several shops throughout its lifetime, the ones who saw it most frequently were Don Rosen Imports in Conshohocken, PA, Westtown Imported Cars in West Chester, PA, Porsche of The Main Line in Newtown Square, PA, and Performance Automotive Inc. in Malvern, PA. The only modifications on this car are the R-134 AC conversion that was completed in 2010, the original H1 headlights and fog lights being replaced with Euro-spec H4 lights in 2019 (original units included), and the original head unit being replaced with a modern Alpine unit in 2022. Lastly, Dynamat insulation has also been added to the floors for improved HVAC retention and sound deadening. 

On June 12, 2013, Performance Automotive Inc. performed an engine-out resealing service and a comprehensive replacement or service of all accessible components at 88,343 miles. The cam chain boxes, power steering drive, breather plate, and valve covers were resealed, and the valves were adjusted. The power steering hoses, thermostat oil hoses, crankcase oil hoses, steering rack boots, sunroof seal, and underhood sound pad were also replaced. Other miscellaneous service items of note include a new reverse light switch and a repair of the interior lights. All of these together racked up a bill of $10,875 but left the 911 running like new and addressed one of the most prominent service items you want to see with any Porsche.

More recently, in preparation for sale, Performance Automotive Inc. replaced numerous key powertrain and suspension components, including the drive belts, front and rear brake hoses, front tie rod and sway bar boots, oil breather tank upper hose, left lower valve cover gasket, rear wiper arm, front and rear wiper blades, engine deck lid air struts, OEM under-engine pan, and the battery. At the same time, the front bumper cover was also repainted.

The only real blemish to this vehicles history pertains to an incident in 2016. When a large truck impacted the drivers side rear quarter at less than 5 mph. The repair was entrusted to Brandywine Coach Works and was remedied with no expense spared. As such, the vehicle is not original paint.

As it sits, this 1990 Porsche 911 shows around 110,000 miles on the odometer, but you wouldn’t know it from looking at it or driving it. Coming from long-term fanatical ownership, this 911 has not only been well-loved but, most importantly, well-maintained without regard for cost. The over 90 pages of maintenance records on file show that no expense was spared in keeping this Porsche on the road, and it shouldn’t surprise anyone to know that it currently has no outstanding service issues. 

Upon purchase, the new owner will receive all of the original books/manuals, the original tool kit and jack, the original tire inflator pump kit, the original wheel locks with two keys, two original ignition keys, two aftermarket spare keys, one plastic “credit card” key, and two car covers. In addition to a variety of spares, accessories and detailed service history file. 

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