1992 Porsche 968 Cabriolet with 12k-miles.
This 1992 968 is superbly finished Coral Red Metallic over a two-tone Light Gray and Classic Gray full leather interior with a Classic Gray soft top. It features a 3.0L inline-four with VarioCam variable valve timing and was factory rated at 236 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque mated to a 4-speed Tiptronic S automatic trans-axle.
This 968 is 1 of just 10 cabriolets finished in Coral Red Metallic and it is the extant the only one with a two-tone Light Gray and Classic Gray full leather interior, making it a true 1 of 1 Porsche.
It was delivered new to factory authorized Porsche dealer Gaudin Import Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on 6/6/1992 with 9 miles and sold to its first owner on 11/9/1993 with 476 miles.
- It would remain with the original owner in Elko, Nevada for 6 and a half years until it was sold to its second owner in Campbell, California on 6/10/2000 with a documented 8,142 miles.
- It would remain with the second owner in Campbell, California for 11 and a half years until it was sold to its third owner from Springfield, Ohio on 2/8/2012 with a documented 11,736 miles.
- It would remain with the third owner in Springfield, Ohio for 7 and a half years until it was sold to its fourth owner from Goleta, California on 8/30/2019 with a documented 12,305 miles.
- It would remain with the fourth owner in Goleta, California for just over 3 years until we acquired it for our Vintique Motors private collection here in Livonia, Michigan on 10/18/2022 with a documented 12,346 miles.
- Today, it is offered with 12,563 original documented miles.
With a base MSRP of $54,150, this 968 Cabriolet is further optioned as follows:
- Coral Red Metallic paint – $803
- Full leather Light Gray and Classic Gray interior – $4,190
- Tiptronic S automatic transmission – included in $54,150 base MSRP
- Center console stitching in a deviated color – $63
- Carpet stitching in a deviated color – $63
- Full power driver seat – $528
- Full power passenger seat – $528
- CR-1 HiFi Sound System with 8 speakers – $292
- Amplifier system – $300
- Cruise Control – included in the $54,150 base MSRP
- Velour floor mats in Classic Gray – included in the $54,150 base MSRP
- U.S. standard emissions – included in the $54,150 base MSRP
- Total as delivered MSRP – $61,617
Additional standard equipment included air conditioning, power convertible top, power windows, heated power mirrors, pop-up headlights, integrated fog lights, body-color mirrors, 4-wheel vented disc brakes with ABS, 16″ cast alloy wheels, front and rear stabilizer bars, air bags, 20-gallon fuel tank, and a fully galvanized body with a 26-step paint process.
The only modifications to this 968 are a flip-out Alpine AM/FM/XM/MP3/CD receiver as well as set of 17″ x 7.5″ and 17″ x 9″ Cup wheels that were purchased from Jim Ellis Porsche in Atlanta, Georgia at a cost of $3,731. The original Porsche CR-1 AM/FM/Cassette receiver and the original 16″ wheels both are accounted for and accompany the car.
Services under our stewardship total over $10,000 including the timing belt, water pump, full fluids change including oil, coolant, brake fluid, and transmission, hood struts, wipers, power steering pump, air conditioning, brake hoses, new Continental tires, and a full 2-step paint correction and detailing.
It is being offered turnkey fully serviced with service records from new accompanying the car in addition to a litany of original documentation including the books, manuals, both keys with working flashlights, tool roll, air compressor, window sticker, original purchase paperwork, copies of the previous titles from California and Ohio, and the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity.
Do not miss this opportunity to acquire this investment grade 1992 Porsche 968 cabriolet with 12,563 original miles in a 1 of 1 color combination with all of the accoutrements and service history.