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Hi all,

I've had a such great experiences with this car - not only driving it, but meticulously restoring and improving its condition, with help from you forum members, which has been documented and preserved here. Moving on to my next car now, a 2005 Boxster S, but I will still be on this forum.

 

Here's to a great summer, and I hope to see some great 968s at Parade in Boca!

 

Here is the link to the Craigslist posting, Madison Wisconsin

https://madison.crai...6898632754.html

about 20 photos, more available on request

 

 

Listed for $22,968

special consideration given to current forum members

 

 

and the ridiculously long text of the ad:

 

1993 Porsche 968 cabriolet, 3.0L 4-cyl., 6-speed manual, Amazon Green over Cashmere Beige interior, black top

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I have been restoring and improving this car since purchased Jan 2013. It is a blast to drive, and values have been steadily on the rise for the past several years, according to Hagerty statistics.

Bottom line: this timelessly-beautiful car has numerous improvements, very well-sorted, ready for spirited drives or even long journeys.

Highlights of this car include ALL genuine Porsche parts
and all the original parts that were replaced or upgraded are included in sale
such as rear seat cubby, two original airboxes (one modded with cutouts)
original ECU chip plus RS barn chip for modded airbox
(everything for returning this car to absolute stock configuration, if desired)

Engine work:
D1R Stage 3 Centrifugal Supercharger - upgraded injectors, FPR, fuel/throttle mapping
New clutch, correct ‘green stripe’ pressure plate and D-M flywheel, master / slave cylinders
clutch release lever, needle bearings, hose line
correct fluid-filled engine mounts
oil pan gasket
Cam, crank seals front & rear - this engine does not leak a DROP of oil
balance shaft seals
power steering fluid reservoir and hoses
oil cooler thermostat housing gasket and o-rings, at block
heater control valve
regular belt replacements, timing belt due 2020 (at 3 year highly conservative interval)
accessory belt
all new tensioning sprockets, idler rollers, pulleys
lower belt cover plug
Cam chain and pads
New cam sprockets after finding a broken tooth - Pete F., RS Barn
complete cylinder head refresh - Pete F., RS Barn
Piston tops cleaned of carbon buildup, like new (photos available)
exhaust manifold sealing rings
NGK Iridium spark plugs
NEW wiring harnesses - battery to starter, starter to alternator - VERY IMPORTANT!
distributor cap and rotor
new distributor decal from Porsche, not installed (and No Longer Available)
fuel filter
new starter motor
New oxygen sensor
New radiator and all coolant hoses, low temp fan switch, from Porsche
Laso water pump, remanufactured by Porsche (brand-new no longer available)
New alternator
important heli-coil repairs of alternator and belt tensioner mount points (people strip the aluminum)
new coolant reservoir
fresh trans gear lube
DME relay plus spare
Spare fuel rail cover, like new condition
recently replaced battery

Chassis:
Design 1 Racing (D1R) chassis brace
D1R Strut tower brace
D1R lower caster brace
D1R Firewall brace - prevents firewall cracking at clutch cyl
Koni front struts rebuilt, new dust covers, bump rubbers - Paragon parts
new front suspension bushings
Zimmermann coated rotors, porterfield pads, new anti-vibration dampers
new brake pad wear sensors
repacked front wheel bearings
Braided SS brake line upgrade
Brake biasing valve upgrade, 5/33 model
Genuine Porsche 17” C2 Turbo wheels - expertly powdercoated, Porsche silver
(in addition to original 16” wheels)
cleaned the ‘bejeezes’ out of EVERYthing, engine & suspension
Original (unmolested) exhaust and catalytic converter

Body:
Exhaustive paint correction - car has hood and rocker panel chips but paint is swirl-free
Paint has great shine and depth all over, despite some blemishes
Extensive PDR fixed numerous small dents and door dings - now dent free car
Original custom bra, including side mirror covers
Door handle and side mirror gaskets (looks so good now)
Euro-style front corner lenses, bumperette delete
(original bumperettes included with sale)
Sill / rocker panel cover beads
Front and rear bumper gasket/beads (not installed)
Hood and trunk struts
Dynamat inside doors - greatly reduced ‘tinny’ cabin noise
New front bumper ‘batwing (front apron) (front apron) (front apron) (front apron)’ with correct and complete Porsche fastening hardware
new front lower grille from Porsche (these are usually brittle and badly broken)
new spare aluminum belly pan (not installed)
Convertible top is in good condition, no leaks
Top converted to ‘manual mode’ to preserve irreplaceable main bows
Top can be converted back to powered mode if desired
original top boot cover in good conditon, plus new un-used spare boot cover
comes with original spare and complete tool kit
“Boat anchor” balance weight removed from LR fender well (still available)
Custom fit car cover

Interior:
Deep reconditioning of original seat leather (visible wear and creases, but now clean, soft, and supple, no rips or tears)
Interior smells like well-weathered baseball glove leather, classic car smell
Deep cleaning of all carpeting
New brake and clutch pedal rubber covers
New floor mats (originals available with sale)
Casette box insert with hinge frame
Restored stereo wiring harness, Blaupunkt Brisbane 230 head unit, SD card slot
New CDT audio CL-51 speakers and crossovers in doors,
new Soundstream 4x6 rear speakers
old under-seat amps replaced by single Zapco digital amp under passenger seat
Rear seat insert for 968 cab (rare, non-US part) and seat belts
original wind deflector with storage bag (rare)
new hand brake lever to replace leather wear on original (not installed)

Negatives:
Currently troubleshooting inoperative windshield wipers
Minor cosmetic blemishes - small rock chips in paint, and wear on leather seats