Today the hardest to find of all 911 Turbos,
the 964
was slow to arrive, and almost didn’t happen, Porsche having initially opted to develop the stillborn 965 project instead. After that was canned and, it’s thought, Porsche re-applied the 965 development code to the 964 Turbo, time was short, so the car initially launched with a tweaked, 320hp version of the 930’s 3.3. These cars are the most common; the later Turbo 3.6, with 360hp, is more rare, not to mention faster, making it far more highly-prized. Turbo S variants of both cars (381hp and 385hp respectively) are exceptionally sought-after and nigh-on impossible to come by; as you’d expect, therefore, they’re the most desirable 965s, so don’t expect to pay less than £100,000 for one.
While the prices of these more valuable models are likely to hold firm, a decent 3.3 should still appreciate gently, making this perhaps the best 965 to invest in if you’re looking for a capital gain. Be prepared, however, for high ownership costs; the 965 was a genuine supercar, after all, and even the newest examples are now nearly 20 years old, so can require attentive (and often expensive) upkeep. And don’t forget that, as the last rear-drive 911 Turbo, the 965 could be pretty bowel-loosening to drive fast!
you’re after one of the rarest 911 Turbos out there; you want the last two-wheel-drive 911 Turbo (with the exception of the GT2); modern 911s are too sanitised for you
you can’t afford big bills; you want something that’s easy to drive fast; you can’t be bothered to spend some time searching
1992 Porsche 911 Turbo
, modified, GT2 spec, four previous owners, 70,200 miles – £34,995
Price Guide –
Poor: £30,000 (3.3), £40,000 (3.6)
Good: £40,000 (3.3), £70,000 (3.6)
A1: £50,000 (3.3), £90,000 (3.6)
Turbo S: pricing should be considered case-by-case; usually £100,000+