1991 911 Turbo

The early Porsche 964 Turbos marked a transitional chapter in the Turbo lineage after a long run for the original 930. Although Porsche engineers had been developing a new turbocharged engine for the 964 platform, it wasn’t ready in time for the car’s debut. As a result, the first 964 Turbo—launched in 1990—carried over the proven 3.3-liter flat-six from the 930 Turbo. With refinements, output rose to 320 bhp at 5,750 rpm and 362 lb-ft of torque at 4,800 rpm, making it the world’s fastest-accelerating production car at the time. Production of the Turbo 3.3 ended in 1992, paving the way for the more powerful and rare 964 Turbo 3.6 introduced in 1993.

This 1991 Porsche 911 Turbo is a rare example finished in Signal Green over Cashmere Beige leather, optioned with desirable Sport Seats and a sunroof delete. First delivered to Japan, it later joined a private collection in Germany before being imported to the United States. Showing 85k kilometers (~53k miles), it benefits from recent service that included an oil change and an A/C recharge, and it is accompanied by a collection of maintenance records. A striking and uncommon early 964 Turbo, it presents as both a driver’s car and a collector’s piece.

Over the past twelve months, 964 Turbos have averaged $255,200, with a low of $144,699 and a high of $412,000. Mileage comps suggested a range of $265,000 to $325,000, but the final bid came in well above at $360,000. That result was no surprise given the rare and highly desirable combination of Signal Green paint and a slicktop roof, a spec that will always bring out strong bidding.

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