Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet

History

Porsche introduced the 944 in 1982, sporting a 163bhp 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, essentially half of the V8 engine from the 928. Over the next few years three more engine options were offered, a 220bhp Turbo, a 250bhp Turbo S and a normally aspirated 211bhp 3-litre. This last engine is considered by many to be the best of the bunch, offering the reliability and fuel economy of the smaller engined model with nearly as much power as the Turbo, but with much more low down torque. All three of the high performance models had improved brakes, suspension and aerodynamics that made them sensational driver's cars with fabulous performance, balance and handling – superior to a 911 in many respects.

This 3-litre S2 model is the relatively rare and desirable cabriolet model from the last year of 944 production before it was replaced by the 968. With just one lady owner for the last ten years, it comes with an extensive service history to verify the 87,000 miles that is currently on the clock (a very low mileage for one of these cars – they have normally gone to the moon and back and can take such mileages in their stride). Said to be in good condition for its age and to drive very well, it looks excellent value at the guide price suggested today. Your cataloguer has owned two 944s, a Turbo and an S2, as well as a 911SC, and can promise you that the 944 S2 is, in his opinion, the best one of the lot.