1989 Porsche Turbo

1989 Porsche 944 Turbo Coupe 2-Door Description

From 1985 - 1991 the 944 Turbo, commonly known as the 951, was one of the fastest 4 cylinder engine production cars on the road. The 1989 - 1991 944 Turbo'swere the most powerful versionswith 250HP and 258 lb-ftof torque.
This 1989 944 Turbo has been meticulously cared for by the previous owner(s) and isnow beingcared for and maintainedby the Porsche Factory Trained Classic Technicians of Porsche Colorado Springs.
The Guards Red paint shows like new withaclear mask installed on the front bumper and partial hood, fenders, mirrors,door edges, and quarter panels.
The Black partial leather interior also shows like new with no wear marks on the front seats or handled surfaces such as the steering wheel andgear shifter.
The 944 Turbohas beenrecently inspected andserviced by MasterPorsche Classic Technician, Dave Petitti of Porsche Colorado Springs.
Full vehicle serviceincludes the following -
Extensive Porsche Classic Vehicle Inspection
Engineoil and filter replaced using Mobil 1 0W40 full synthetic oil
Brake system fluid renewed
Front brakediscs replaced
Front brake pads and sensors replaced
Front brake calipers refurbished
This944 Turbo's story - Provided by the PCA Vice President for the Alpine Mountain Region, John Duclos
The car was first registered August 8, 1989 and had a list price of $47,600. The first owner is unknown.
Thesecond owner of the 944 Turbo lived in Phoenix, Arizonaand was an active PCA concours judge inthe Phoenix and Tucson areas. The second owner reported thecar had been partially repainted prior to his ownership.The owner believed there was damage to the left rear quarter panel and that area of the car was repaired and repainted. (Subsequent inspection showed evidence the entire car had been repainted with single stage paint.)
Concours results provided bysecond owner (undocumented) -
2010 Phoenix PCA Concours: First in Class
2010 Tucson PCA Concours: First inClass
2011 Tucson PCA Concours: Judges Choice
2011 Tucson PCA Concours: Best Unrestored
2012 Phoenix PCA Concours: Best Unrestored
2012 Phoenix PCA Concours: First in Class
2012 Tucson PCA Concours: First in Class
The third owner purchased the car in December of 2012at 46,661 miles and brought the car to Colorado.A previous service record supplied by the second owner showed the 944 Turbo being serviced in June of 2012.The2012 service included timing and balance shaft belts, idler pulleys and tensioners, replacement of fuel hose from rail to damper, replacement of fuel hoses from body to fuel rail, replacement of the A/Cand Alternator belt, and replacement of thepower steering belt. A copy of the service ticket from the service has been provided.
Tires were replaced in March of 2013 and a clear mask was installed in 2013.The original receipt for the clear mask has been provided.
Concours resultsprovided by third owner -
2013 Colorado Concours: Fourth in Class, PCAClass Judging
2014 Colorado Concours: First in Class, Full ConcoursClass Judging
The fourth owner purchased the 944 Turbo in early 2016 and drove it very little. The third owner reports the car had chrome wheels during his ownership which have since been replaced or painted silver. The third owner also noteda COA and 2014 Concours winning ribbon was provided to thefourth owner, these items are currently being retrieved.
(It has been notedan undocumented servicemay have been performed by Pikes Peak Racing in early to mid2016. Pikes Peak Racing is no longer able to obtainrecordsof performed services on or off the books.)