1995 Porsche 968 Cabriolet

OVERVIEW

This 1995 Porsche 968 Cabriolet has been driven 68,821 miles since new and is powered by a 3.0-liter inline-four mated to a Tiptronic four-speed automatic transaxle. Equipment includes 16-inch Cup wheels, a Bluetooth audio system, aluminum door sill plates, newer bumpers, a newer timing belt, and Coco Mats. Finished in Grand Prix White over a Midnight Blue partial leather interior, this garage-kept 968 is now offered with owner’s manuals, service records, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, a blue convertible top boot, a Porsche inspection report, the removed original floor mats, a windscreen, an interior cover, an accident-free CARFAX report, and a clear title in the seller's name.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

The Grand Prix White (P5) exterior features replacement front and rear bumpers painted to match in 2014, pop-up headlights, color-keyed mirror caps, a trunk-mounted third brake lamp, black 968 badging, and rear bumper guards. The front bumper has headlight washer nozzles fitted, but they are not operational. The seller notes that the trunk does not open with the key, but will open with the interior release button.

EXTERIOR – WHEELS AND TIRES

Aluminum 16-inch Cup Design wheels are wrapped in Continental ExtremeContact DWS tires, sized 225/55 up front and 225/50 in the rear. The front tires were installed in October 2016 when the car had 65,750 miles; the rear tires were put on in June 2014 when the car had 63,450 miles on it.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The Midnight Blue (FJ) partial leather interior is fitted with high-back bucket seats, matched to the door panels, dash, and carpeting. Amenities include Coco floor mats, 968-branded door sill plates, air conditioning, power windows, cruise control, and an AM/FM/CD/Bluetooth audio system. The driver's seat will not adjust fore and aft, but the seller notes they are 6'4" and able to drive comfortably in the seat's current position.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

Instrumentation includes a 180-mph speedometer, an 8K-rpm tachometer, and ancillary gauges for the coolant temperature and fuel level. The six-digit mechanical odometer reads 68,821 miles. The CARFAX report shows a mileage figure of 6,410 miles and an associated mileage inconsistency in August 2022. However, the August 2022 safety inspection receipt in the gallery to the right shows an odometer reading of 68,410 miles. A May 2023 service record indicates 68,797 miles.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

The 3.0-liter DOHC inline-four has VarioCam camshaft timing and was rated at 236 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque when new. The engine bay has been upgraded with plastic trim components from prior-year 968 models. In May 2023, the oil pan gasket was replaced. The CARFAX report shows that services were performed in June 2021 and August 2022. Additional mechanical history includes the replacement of the fuel filter, valve cover gasket, and seals in 2018 and the replacement of the alternator in 2016. The timing belt along with the tensioner, rollers, and seals was changed when the car had 59,905 miles. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a console-shifted Tiptronic four-speed automatic transaxle. A Porsche maintenance service was completed in May 2023.

UNDERCARRIAGE

Sway bar stiffeners have been added to the front shock towers. Stopping power comes from four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes. Braking system maintenance includes a fluid change in 2017 and the replacement of the pads, rotors, and sensors in 2013 at 61,900 miles.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The CARFAX report shows no accidents or damage over the vehicle’s lifetime. A Pennsylvania vehicle safety inspection was carried out in August 2022. The sale includes owner’s manuals, service records, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, a blue convertible top boot, a Porsche inspection report, the removed original floor mats, a windscreen, and an interior cover.

The trim tag decodes as follows:

• 249: Tiptronic
• 454: Automatic speed control
• XD4: Porsche emblem wheel caps
• 331: Becker Porsche cassette-radio
• 454: Cruise control
• 718: Built in 1994, but with 1995 model year VIN