Even though they were somewhat derided by Porsche purists at the time, the 944 and 968 are getting a second look these days, no thanks in part to the fact you now have Porsche SUVs and sedans roaming the planet. One of the rarer versions of the 944 was the S2 Cabriolet, which was sold only in 1990 and 1991. The S2 version of the 944 brought a revised engine and gearbox, along with subtle styling updates. These 944 Cabriolets are a great way to enjoy open air Porsche motoring on a budget.
1991 Porsche 944S2 Cabriolet on eBay
1991 Porsche 944 S2. Fresh service, new timing belt, new water pump. Electric top. Low miles, 90% remaining on tires. Great first Porsche!
The ad’s description is rather sparse, but from the looks of things, this appears to be a rather honest, unmolested 944 Cabriolet. From the clean interior, original Blaupunkt radio and tidy engine bay, this car is making the right noises for me. I’ve always wanted a 944 or 968, but to be honest, I’ve always had my sights set on the hardtop. This car is making me rethink that preference.
-Paul
Nice find, Paul!
Sure it’s got a little bit of wear, but not as much as most. Uncommon model, low-miles, in classic colors, with a manual trans.
Lacks the structure of the coupe, but if you absolutely must cram someone into the vestigial back seat for a short trip, the convertible’s back seat is easier to extract yourself out of.
The back seat of these cars wasn’t too bad. When I was in high school, I rode in the back of a 944 Turbo S from Philadelphia to the Poconos and back.
Unfortunately, the rear seat in the convertibles is even smaller than the coupes.