13th May, 2023 13:00
An Auction of Classic and Performance Cars and Motorcycles
1990 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet
Registration - HIG 9442
Chassis No. - WPOZZZ94ZLN430541
M.O.T. - September 2023
Odometer - 124,685
This handsome cabriolet had had seven keepers from new, the most recent of whom sadly passed away after eight years of cherished ownership. He was apparently a lover of classic cars and certainly appears to have maintained the Porsche in good order. Its metallic grey bodywork is matched to a black hood and cream leather interior trim, and the 944 rides on apparently unmarked, period-correct alloy wheels shod with Goodyear tyres all-round. The vendor presently classes the DOHC four-cylinder engine and manual five-speed gearbox as ‘excellent, and the convertible bodywork, paintwork and interior trim as ‘good’. The car is now being offered complete with Blaupunkt radio/CD player, the model-related cherished number ‘HIG 9442’, handbook, history file of receipts etc, plus a current MOT valid into September. The odometer currently registers a total of 124,685 miles.
Introduced in 1982, Porsche’s front-engined, rear-wheel drive 944 was a direct development of the 924. The company replaced the latter’s Audi engine with their own four-cylinder unit of 2.5-litres which, despite having few common parts, was effectively half of the 5-litre V8 that powered the 928. Other significant changes included wider wheel arches, a better equipped, more refined interior and upgrades to the suspension and brakes. From the outset, the model boasted excellent handling - the specification of a rear transaxle endowing the 944 with nigh on 50/50 distribution. The 944 S2 saw the light of day in 1989, by which time the normally aspirated engine had grown via 2.7 to 3.0-litres in capacity. There were now two body styles to choose from – coupe and cabriolet. A total of some 4,000 cabriolets were produced before the 944 model range was superseded by the 968 in 1991.
In summary:
- A very well-presented seven-keeper, 124,685-mile example
- Remained in the same enthusiast ownership for the last eight years
- Comes with model-related cherished number and current MOT
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold for £9,000
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - HIG 9442
Chassis No. - WPOZZZ94ZLN430541
M.O.T. - September 2023
Odometer - 124,685
This handsome cabriolet had had seven keepers from new, the most recent of whom sadly passed away after eight years of cherished ownership. He was apparently a lover of classic cars and certainly appears to have maintained the Porsche in good order. Its metallic grey bodywork is matched to a black hood and cream leather interior trim, and the 944 rides on apparently unmarked, period-correct alloy wheels shod with Goodyear tyres all-round. The vendor presently classes the DOHC four-cylinder engine and manual five-speed gearbox as ‘excellent, and the convertible bodywork, paintwork and interior trim as ‘good’. The car is now being offered complete with Blaupunkt radio/CD player, the model-related cherished number ‘HIG 9442’, handbook, history file of receipts etc, plus a current MOT valid into September. The odometer currently registers a total of 124,685 miles.
Introduced in 1982, Porsche’s front-engined, rear-wheel drive 944 was a direct development of the 924. The company replaced the latter’s Audi engine with their own four-cylinder unit of 2.5-litres which, despite having few common parts, was effectively half of the 5-litre V8 that powered the 928. Other significant changes included wider wheel arches, a better equipped, more refined interior and upgrades to the suspension and brakes. From the outset, the model boasted excellent handling - the specification of a rear transaxle endowing the 944 with nigh on 50/50 distribution. The 944 S2 saw the light of day in 1989, by which time the normally aspirated engine had grown via 2.7 to 3.0-litres in capacity. There were now two body styles to choose from – coupe and cabriolet. A total of some 4,000 cabriolets were produced before the 944 model range was superseded by the 968 in 1991.
In summary:
- A very well-presented seven-keeper, 124,685-mile example
- Remained in the same enthusiast ownership for the last eight years
- Comes with model-related cherished number and current MOT
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: An Auction of Classic and Performance Cars and Motorcycles, 13th May, 2023
Our May auction of classic, modern classic and prestige cars and motorbikes will take place at Mavericks in Holywell, North Wales (half an hour’s drive from Chester).
There will be free parking for auction attendees.
Entries are now being invited, and sellers will benefit from Hampson’s unique offering of zero sellers commission for physical auctions, meaning that vendors keep 100% of the hammer price achieved for their vehicles.
If you wish to consign your vehicle to this auction, you can request a valuation here or by calling one of the Hampson Auctions team on 01606 828124
Viewing Days:
Friday 12th May 2pm - 7pm
Saturday 13th May 9am - 1pm
Fill in the form below and one of our team will get in touch with a no-obligation valuation. We will also take you through the consignment and valuation process, to enable you to make an informed decision.
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