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So long as I am contributing to GCFSB I will never pass up the chance to do a post on a 964 911, especially a black on with the mono block wheels. This is due partially in part to the fact that as I’ve learned more about classic 911’s I’ve become increasingly fond of the 964 as it is largely the first modern 911. Additionally black 964 911’s remind me of the bad guy’s car in the original Beethoven movie and that was the first time I ever saw a Porsche on the big screen. The movie producers were probably trying to make some kind of statement by having a dog killing scumbag drive a black Porsche but that was lost on me, all I saw was a car that I liked. I’ve gone through phases of swearing that 3.2 Carreras and SCs are the “one’s I’d go for” but at this point it has become clear that given my current living situation and driving habits, the 964 would make the most sense. Unfortunately for me, many other Porsche enthusiasts feel the same way and the popularity of these cars is higher than ever. Still, the occasional deal pops up and I think it’s fair to say that despite not ideal mileage, this example is one of those deals.
The release of the Carrera 4 was somewhat of a watershed moment for Porsche as it moved its iconic 911 in a new direction, allowing it to garner wider appeal yet without engendering any serious compromises to its performance. While any all-wheel drive system is going to be heavier the Carrera 4 was not simply a dumbed-down version of the 911 intended for boulevard cruisers. With lessons learned from the 959 supercar Porsche’s all-wheel drive system was to provide some mastery over the 911’s difficult dynamics. It would be easier to drive fast for many drivers and for some may be even faster than its rear-drive counterpart, depending on conditions. Even though there is some rally pedigree in the distant past of the early 911s Porsche probably wasn’t intending for the Carrera 4 to suddenly take on the Audi Quattro, but that is not something that should diminish how we approach the Carrera 4 itself. It was to be an all-conditions barn burner providing on the road benefits to its drivers equally at low speeds and high. First released in 1989 for the 964, the all-wheel drive system saw a number of refinements for the 993 intended to reduce the weight penalty of the all-wheel drive system while also improving its dynamic improvements over the 911’s standard rear-wheel drive. While not nearly as highly sought after as the Turbo-bodied Carrera 4S a 993 Carrera 4 remains an attractive option for buyers desiring one of the last of the air-cooled models and want to experience a healthy dose of Porsche’s technological acumen at the same time. Here we have one such example: an Aventurine Green Metallic 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe, located in Brooklyn, with a Red leather interior and 52,801 miles on it.
Oh, how I do love the comparos! Today I’ve worked up a third tuner comparison, because frankly this interesting trio was just a bit too good to pass up – as were the other BMWs! But unlike the factory sourced Dinan and Alpina modded cars from earlier, this comparison focuses on some unusual Porsches. Supercharging isn’t the typical choice for the flat-6, but the bolt-on horsepower results are undeniable, bringing the normal flat-6 quickly up to Turbo levels of power. I have three generations compiled here, all popular in their own right but for different reasons. Which is the winner?
Porsche has made a habit – and a good habit at that – of using the final model year of any 911 to release a few special variants to send the model off with a bang. The cynics might say that Porsche is simply trying to push every last chassis (and squeeze every last dollar) onto the market, but even if that’s the case those final model years have provided some fantastic machines. Here we have one such final-year make: a Midnight Blue Metallic 1994 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Widebody with 61K miles on it. The Carrera 4 itself first debuted with the 964 in the narrow-body design standard to most any naturally-aspirated 911. For its final production year Porsche stretched those rear fenders to give it the Turbo-look appearance. In the right shades, these can be some of the best looking 911s you’re likely to come across.
From time to time we come across cars with an interesting ownership history, usually something owned by a famous athlete or actor, or the occasional car owned by a highly-regarded builder or racing driver. This car here, however, a 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4, painted in a very subtle Silver Purple Metallic, takes all of that to a different level. This particular 964 was the car built for Dr. Ferdinand Porsche’s daughter, Louise Piëch, which gives it a cool factor that is difficult to surpass. Of course, some buyers care little for these sorts of details, and as such this probably isn’t the car for them, but at least it provides other interesting details like a rarely seen exterior color and unique interior trim. All of these things combine to make this Carrera 4 a car that clearly is set apart from the pack.
