In between the Porsche 964 and its successor, the Porsche 993, the German marque released the Speedster in 1994. The car could be bought in either standard or a lightweight trim called “clubsport.” It was marketed as more of a focused “driver’s car” and thus lacked many of the luxuries found in a regular 964 Cabriolet and a softer suspension than the more track-focused 964 RS. Power windows were standard, but AC, cruise control and a radio were offered as options. The Speedster would also have what came to be known as “camel hump” cowlings behind the seat, where the manual top would be stowed away.

Porsche originally planned to build 3,000 Speedsters over two years, but only 936 ended up being produced, with approximately 469 making their way stateside. 

This particular example, Chassis #WP0CB2963RS465402, is one of those 469 cars. According to the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, the car was manufactured on the 13th of July, 1993, and finished in Grand Prix White with white seat backs. It came with cruise control, AC, and black Porsche floor mats as optional equipment. This one was also equipped with the desirable lightweight fixed-back Recaro Pole Position seats. Under the hood is a 3.6 L flat-six that outputs 355 hp and 384 lb-ft through a five-speed manual transmission.

It was purchased by its first owner in December of 1993 and registered in Ohio. In August of 1997, the title was updated to a New York title and again to a Pennsylvania title in December of that same year. The Speedster was then reportedly sold at an auto auction in February of 1998 and again in August with 29,109 miles on the odometer.  The first servicing on the CARFAX shows up on 10/29/1999 when the car underwent an oil and filter change as well as spark plugs being replaced. The car continued having services reported until July of 2001.

In May of 2002, the car made was imported to Puerto Rico by its second owner. They held on to it until March of 2003, when it moved to its third owner. The third owner carried the torch and took care of the Speedster until 2005, when it once again changed hands. The fourth owner ended up holding on to it for ten years until 2015, when it was purchased by its fifth owner and made its way back to the States. It went on to live in Florida until we acquired the car earlier this year.

When we received the car, it was very straight and original and matched the Porsche COA, except for the Porsche Becker CDR-220 radio that one of the previous owners installed. As it sits, this 1994 Porsche Speedster is a rare and unique example that is sure to improve any collection it graces. The driving experience is also further accentuated with the top down, allowing the air-cooled cylinders behind you to sing more clearly into your ears. Let her eat that 7000 rpm redline; she’s happy to do it. You paid for the entire tachometer; after all, it’s only right that Porsche allows you to use all of it!

Upon purchase, the new owner will receive the original owner’s manuals, the correct jack, spare, and emergency accessories, the radio manual, the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, and available service records.

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