964 C4 Coupe / Project From Long-Term Storage / Clean, Driving, Not Roadworthy

1990 Porsche 964 Additional Info:

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Over the five-year production life of the 964, a total of 66,571 units were made. Sales for 1990 hit 15,023 units, worldwide. 1990 US C2 and C4 Coupe 2111 units.

- Supercars.net

This car, per build sticker

· Engine MB401-82L

· Transmission DB400

· Paint L22C Murano Green

· Interior LT Black partial leather

· Options

o C36 Country version: Canada (but sold new in USA with US emissions equipment and stickers

o 139 Seat heating, left

o 158 Cassette-radio Blaupunkt Reno SQR 46

o 286 Intensified windscreen washer

o 288 Headlamp washer

o 340 Seat heating, right

o 425 Rear window wiper

o 437 8-way electrical seat, left

o 438 8-way electrical seat, right

o 454 Automatic speed control

o 650 Sun-moon-roof

Three owners since new

· Originally delivered at Yark Porsche, Toledo Ohio, per Warranty Booklet, January 30, 1992

· Leased through Yark Leasing, per included Roadside Assistance registration

· Sold at auction, per AutoCheck history report, April 1994

· Second owner registered in Ohio through 1998

· Purchased by current owner/seller with 76,743 miles July 23, 1998

· In long-term storage since 2008

· Damaged by falling object, 2022

· Repairs to make running by Orion Automotive Services, Ann Arbor, Michigan March-April 2023

· New fuel pump, filter, rubber lines, battery

· Receipts for $9,618.66 in mechanical repairs

· Odometer noted as not working at 86,106 indicated miles

· Odometer is remembered as working before long term storage, so indicated mileage is close to actual

· Bodywork by Heritage Collision Center, Canton, Michigan April-June 2023

· Left fender and windshield replaced

· Left fender, left door, hood and roof refinished

· Receipts for $8,524.55 in body repairs

· Super clean, not smoked in

· Starts, stops, runs, well enough to drive on transporter

· Still a project car that requires restoration

• You can see the CARFAX free here

Body

Murano Green (Muranogruen) paint color code L22C

· Original color

· Only offered 1989-1990 by Porsche

· Rated “Five Paint Cans…rarest of the rare…a unicorn color” by PCA Rennbow Porsche Color Wiki

· Left fender and windshield replaced with genuine Porsche parts, 2023

· Left fender, left door, hood and roof refinished, 2023

· No rust on unibody

· Cosmoline yellow wax rustproofing still present under car

· Doors, hood and hatch all open and close easily with good gaps

· Doors “ping” when closed

· No rust in door bottoms

· Door checks operate correctly and do not “pop”

· Glass in very good condition all around

· Original power sunroof operates with good panel fit

· Both power windows operate easily

· Power locks operate

· Most exterior trim complete

· Most weatherstrips in good condition, soft with little wear

· Inside hood, hatch and gas filler releases all operate correctly

· Power mirrors updated to “Aero” design

· No other exterior body modifications

Interior:

Black partial leather interior, color code LT

· Highly original interior

· All seat covers show little wear

· Eight-way power driver and passenger seats operate correctly in all directions

· Dash is largely in good condition and not cracked

· Original door panels

· Armrests fold correctly and map pockets are straight

· Original steering wheel with airbag

· Headliner shows little wear

· Dome lights operate correctly

· Original accessory carpeted mats

· Carpets show no fading little wear

· Sun visors with mirrors in good condition

· Glove box fits well with very good original liner

· Rear shelf and speaker grilles undamaged

· Rear seats fold and stay up properly

· Original seat belts with retractors function properly

· Shift knob and boot have little wear

· Not smoked in

· No mildew or other unusual smell in interior or trunk

· No signs of water leaks to floors, carpets, carpet padding

Engine:

3.6 liter air-cooled flat six

· Engine serial number 62L10775

· Engine number decodes as:

• Digit Code Explanation
• 1 6 6 cylinder
• 2 2 Normally aspirated
• 3 L 1990
• 4 to 8 10775 Serial number

· Engine is believed as original to the car

· Rated 247 horsepower and 228 ft-lbs. torque

· Electronic Fuel Injection

· Transistorized ignition with twin plugs

· New fuel pump, fuel filter, rubber lines, 2023

· Used fuel rails and injectors, 2023

· Fuel tank cleaned, 2023

· Noise-free

· Turns over easily, starts after several tries

Transmission:

Five-speed manual transmission with Porsche Dynamic Four-wheel Drive (PDFD)

· Transmission serial number G6400 3L 04987

· Transmission serial number decodes as:

• Digit Code Explanation
• 1 to 5 G6400 AWD
• 6 3 Regulated limited-slip differential installed in G64
• 7 L 1990
• 8 to 12 04987 Serial number

· Transmission is believed original to the car

· Cosmoline yellow wax rustproofing still present on gearbox and front differential

· Shifts easily through all gears, up and down

· No noises when driving

· Clutch operates properly with no judder or slip

· No fluid leaks

· Normal 31% front / 69% rear bias

· Yellow indicator light on traction switch shows differentials are operating

· Front differential and transmission covers are in place

· Center tunnel underbody cover is new, 2023

Highly original

· Original disc brakes with black finished calipers and Porsche logos

· Parking brake correctly adjusted and fully working

· New DOT 4 brake fluid, 2023

· ABS operates and dash warning is not on

· Brakes firm and straight at low speed

· Cosmoline yellow wax rustproofing still present on suspension

· All CV boots are intact, no leaking

· Four Bridgestone Potenza tires with pre-2000 date codes show even treadwear

· Replica Cup 1 wheels, 7 ½ x 17 ET52 front and 9 x 17 ET47 rear, marked “Made in Italy,” in very good condition

· Porsche center caps

· Original Porsche locking wheel nuts with covers and three keys

· No clunking or other drivetrain or suspension noise when driven at low speed

· Original springs, shocks and struts

· Tracks straight

All the rest:

• Brand-new Bosch battery, 2023

• Battery does not discharge when sitting for more than a week

• Oil pressure, tachometer, speedometer and clock function

• All instrument lights and dimmer work correctly

• Dome lights work and switch off/on with doors open and switches in lights

• Glove box and front trunk lights work

• Original Porsche CD-2 AM/FM/CD player switches on, tunes, illumination works

• Aftermarket Blaupunkt amplifier in RF floor

• Windshield antenna, as built

Also included:

· Clear replacement Michigan title, issued 2022

· You can see the CARFAX free here

· Original Spare wheel with unused collapsible spare tire

· Original jack and tool kit

· Original air compressor runs and pumps air

· Original Owner’s Manual set with folder

· Maintenance manual stamped for all services through 5/11/1999, 77,600 miles (last maintenance service)

· Original front logo carpet floor mats

· Receipts for 2023 repairs

· Two original Porsche keys with working lights

· One spare key on aftermarket blank

· Three keys for wheel locks on original Porsche blanks with key codes

· Radio code card, tested, working code

“The large print giveth and the small print taketh away”- Tom Waits:

Please remember, this is a used car, which, as nice as it may be, is not perfect. I strive to deliver accurate descriptions, but it is possible to miss small deficiencies and will not be held liable for these minor misnomers. This vehicle is sold AS IS/WHERE IS and comes with no warranties, expressed or implied, whatsoever.

Known issues:

· This car is a thirty-three-year-old unrestored car that has been off the road for fifteen years

· Starts, stops, runs, well enough to drive on transporter

· Still a project car that requires restoration

· Cannot be driven on road as-is

· Odometers are not working

· Odometer is remembered as working before long term storage, so indicated mileage is close to actual

· Some rust on engine sheet metal and exhaust

·Oil leaks from cylinder heads and oil return tubes

· Lower engine cover has been removed and is not available

· Body repairs done 2023 are good, not concours, quality

· New paint on left fender, left door, hood, and roof are shinier than weathered, original paint

· Color match is good, not 100%

· Rust on cowl, at windshield, and top rear of right fender

· No other body rust-through

· New paint is blended roughly in C-pillars

· New windshield, but gasket seal is broken at bottom center

· Sunroof seal damaged

· Sunroof wind deflector broken at right closing arm, has to be pressed in by hand to close sunroof

· Front bumper cover bent up at lower center

· Left door lock cylinder blocked, does not turn. Left power lock does not operate.

· Right door lock and power locks operate correctly for both doors

· Front trunk and engine cover gas struts do not support lids

· Rear spoiler does not operate and body-colored trim is cracked at both top corners

· Rear spoiler warning light on

· Few chips in paint on front end and around car from use

· Some nicks and corrosion on of black trim

· All three rear lenses cracked

· Reverse lights do not operate, no trouble-shooting has been done

· All other exterior lights operate

· Left fog light lens broken, but both fog lights operate and switch illuminates

· All wipers and washers do not operate

· Main washer tank is cracked and leaks

· Rear wiper arm missing

· Seat heaters do not operate

· CD radio switches on, tunes, illuminates, but does not make sound

· Fuel gauge does not operate

· Brake wear warning light is on, but sensors do not appear to be worn-through. No troubleshooting has been attempted.

· Cruise control does not operate

· Power mirrors work intermittently- suspect corrosion in switches

· Some wear to original seats, carpet and headliner

· Left rear seatbelt webbing is damaged at pass-through to rear shelf

· Climate control does not operate

· A/C compressor does not switch on, no R-12 refrigerant in system

· Center vent is loose in dash

· Tires have pre-2000 date codes and must be replaced before driving on-road

· CARFAX mistakenly identifies this car as a Carrera 2. It is most-definitely a C4, as supported by all other documents and physical state

Not included:

· NO ADDITIONAL PARTS OR DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS CAR ARE AVAILABLE THAT ARE NOT IN PHOTOS, SORRY

Pre-purchase inspection is welcomed. Please contact me through “Ask seller a question” to arrange inspection and for any additional information.

Offered with realistic reserve. There is no “buy-it-now” price. Car will be sold to high bidder above reserve.

Shipping:

Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping. Loose items will be inside car for shipping.

Other Terms:

$1000.00 deposit required within 48 hours of auction close.
PayPal accepted for deposit, only.
Payment methods accepted:

-Wire transfer in US funds.

-Cashier's Check (certified from US or Canadian bank) or money order.

-Cash (in person).

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Vehicle and title will be released to the buyer only after funds clear. There will be no exceptions.

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