The 944 has been often referred to as the 'poor
man's Porsche 911', but there's nothing cheap about this example. In fact, it's
expected to sell for £ 22,000 - 26,000 (US$ 29,057-34,340) at the
SilverstoneAuctions event in Birmingham, on November 11, helped by what the
auction house calls a "911 explosion" that saw its value rise.
Built to the S2 specification in 1990 to replace the
standard and 'S' models, it uses a 3.0-liter four-cylinder engine that allowed
it to achieve a 0-96 km/h sprint time of 6.0 seconds, back when it was
still new, and a top speed of almost 241 km/h.
Despite being made some 27 years ago, this Porsche
944 S2 Coupe still looks like it just rolled off the assembly line, and that's
because it has been properly maintained and pampered. Proof stands its
extensive history file that includes many MoT certificates and invoices, which
also backs up its current mileage: 143,232 km, said to be verifiable.
Small details such as the two sets of keys, factory
stickers that are still in place, and original tool kit, should help it find a
new and caring owner easier.
