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BACKGROUND

In 1984, Porsche intended to make the 964 Turbo a more sophisticated and refined GT using technology from the 959. It was not to be, however, and the eventual 964T reprised the single-turbo design of its predecessor. With twin turbochargers and all-wheel-drive, the 993 Turbo of 1995 hinted more at grand touring, but the smooth, high end GT 911 had to wait until the entirely new 996 was established. A shell capable of integrating four-wheel drive and incorporating air conditionning and turbochargers and a bespoke water cooled 24 valve engine (and finally proper headlights!) all meant that Porsche was able to get much nearer to its modern GT ideal. And it succeeded: Autocar observed that the latest Porsche supercar had the awesome performance expected, but an entirely new level of refinement.

WHERE IS IT?

Devizes-based Steve Bull began in 1996, largely as a service operation. In 2016, Steve’s older son Daniel joined him and developed the retail side as it had been clear for some time that many service customers were also potential Porsche buyers. Consequently most of Steve Bull’s stock of used Porsches comes from clients. With another son managing the workshop, the seven-man company is very much a family enterprise. Steve Bull Specialist Cars Ltd: Hopton Industrial Estate, Devizes, SN10 2DX 01380 725444 stevebullspecialistcars.co.uk

FOR

Original car, well preserved interior, good body, substantial history file.

AGAINST

Some buyers might prefer manual gearbox.

VERDICT

Competitively priced early Turbo.