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1992 Porsche 968 Base Convertible 2-door 3.0l, Exceptional Near Flawless Car!!! on 2040-cars

US $19,950.00
Year:1992 Mileage:57805 Color: Cosmetics
Location:

Hayward, California, United States

Hayward, California, United States
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1992 Porsche 968 Cabriolet. Black, Black, Black. 57k mi. With option 220, LSD. Incredible and rare car with some rare and desirable options.

Background:
I am a collector of 968's. I've had 14 over the years. This was my first and the one that got me hooked. This is also the best one I've ever seen in person tho' I've certainly seen some nice ones on the internet.  I've owned 33 Porsches and 14 968's. This is my second favorite car of all time. (57 black Speedster) from among Speedsters, 356 SC's, 914-6 s, 911SC's, Turbos, 951's, 75 Carreras.  I've owned it for 8 years and must sell it for several reasons. This is a PCA car.
BTW, I've sold 14 Porsches and 10 968's on eBay and can provide some references from these transactions.  I am not a dealer and I do not buy and sell cars for profit.  The car is virtually perfect! 100% original. Not restored in any way. All factory applied paint. 1 exception. Upgraded Sony radio Multi CD player.

Reason for sale:
I am retired and fixed income. I have two others and I am simply paranoid about driving this one because it is so perfect. Two of the four have to go and I would rather someone else enjoy a car that is so perfect that I constantly worry about it.  In addition, I've recently relocated and downsized with much smaller garage. Subaru Outback acquired as daily driver so two toys have to go. This car which I am paranoid to drive and the Boxster  have to go as I can't give up the speed yellow cab or the "CS" copy. 

Exterior Cosmetics:
All 100% original factory paint, no body repairs, no rash, no scrapes, scratches, dents, dings, fades or flaws anywhere (Exception: for see photos where I point at 3 tiny items.)  The paint gets comments every place this car goes.  Seriously, the paint on this car is shockingly perfect.  I've been called out on my description because the photos of the wheels clearly show flaws (curb rash) so let me deal with that separately. I stand by my statement about the car with the exception of the wheels. These are not original to the car. They were hurredly purchased to return the car to stock for a deal that fell through. 

Convertible top:
Black top and rear window original but excellent. Top mechanism works perfectly, locks in place perfectly and is leak free.

Interior Cosmetics:
Black leather sport seat interior is perfect and has never had Armorall or any other protectant or restorer used ever.  Interior has only been cleaned with natural hide foods and leather conditioners. There is not even a hint of a dash crack. The car has always been kept covered in the sun. I had a quick on, quick off cover for the interior and a windshield screen that I always used to prevent sun damage.  See photo for bolster condition. :)

Mechanical and Accessories:
None of the usual 968 bugs. Timing belt and water pump fine. Brakes and 6 speed transmission fine. Mobile1 conversion 5 years ago. Service records binder goes with the car. Recent oil change and tech inspection. Everything on this car works. Every single light, cruise control, dash funtions, etc. No surprises.  My maintenance motto is deal with honest people and do expensive preventive rather than life altering repairs.

Wheels and Tires:
I recently returned the wheels to original 16's as I had a buyer who wanted original so I removed the aftermarkets. However, at the point of delivery his unhappy wife entered and nixed the deal. (He had it coming, but I lost the sale.) Rear tires have less than a documented 400 miles on them. Front tires less than 2000. I had to put fresh rubber on in order to do the wheel swap.  The wheels can be restored for about $400 or you can upgrade to 17"s or 18"s.

Music:
Sony 10 CD changer and AM/FM. 

Photos: 
I've displayed the maximum amount of photos the listing will allow. Please note the photos showing the underside of the engine and trunk lids, the fuel filler compartment, engine compartment and the trunk ledge and rubber. These photos are meant to display how immaculate this car is throughout. The entire car is like that. Note driver side seat bolster.  Pointing fingers are the only two paint flaws on the entire car. There is no road rash anywhere on this vehicle. No lower or front bumper and no hood rash whatsoever. Only the items I've pointed at.

Summary and Bold Statement:
This car has no issues and is PCA Manhattan trophy capable with preparation.
 
All questions welcomed.

Please do not bid of you have fewer than 10 completed eBay transactions or less than a 95% rating. 

NOTE: ONCE again. Virtually perfect! 100% original. Not restored in any way. All factory applied paint. The only thing non original is the Sony radio and 10 disc changer. This car is a ready made show stopper winner. It needs nothing.
              

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