Beginning in the mid-1980s, Porsche legend Jürgen Barth put Porsche back on the path to supplying factory-built, customer GT racing cars. Starting small with a single 944 Turbo Cup series, Porsche eventually expanded it to national series in Germany, Canada, France, and an SCCA variant in the United States. By 1990 the series shifted to offering factory-built and race-prepared 964-generation Carrera Cup 911s for national series including the one-make Porsche Supercup. Factory records confirm that this 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera Cup is indeed a genuine example, with option M700 identifying it as a “Carrera 2 Cup.” Finished in the era-defining shade of Maritimblau, or Maritime Blue, it was optioned with a leather steering wheel and a limited-slip differential as all Carrera Cups were and invoiced on 20 February 1991. It is believed that this Carrera Cup took part in the French Porsche Cup series between 1991 and 1993 where it is said the exterior bodywork was painted Grand Prix White. The Carrera Cup’s documented ownership history begins in July 1995 with its German Fahrzeugbrief with a series of owners within Germany. As recorded by its DMSB Wagenpass, the Carrera Cup was under the care of classic Porsche aficionado and racer Folker Miltz by at least 2005. In October 2005, the car changed hands between Folker and the owner of NetValue AG where it was quickly pressed into action in ADAC-sanctioned races at both Zolder and Spa. In September 2006, it landed with its current owner of 20 years. After a pause in racing until 2011, chassis number 409092 ran in the Spezial Tourenwagen Trophy (STT) and Porsche Club Historic Challenge (PCHC) races over an incredible six consecutive seasons. The car was piloted at numerous famous European racetracks that included the Salzburgring, Assen, the Nürburgring, Hockenheim, Oschersleben, and Monza. Across the previous two owners, numerous service invoices show regular and consistent support and preparation from Irmgartz Motorsport of Neuwied, Germany. In fact, invoices on file and available for review show over €60.000 spent on the car since 2006. Service work included three engine rebuilds (2006, 2014, and 2016), fitting Bilstein PSS9 suspension, a dual-flow race exhaust system, and a lightweight ZIM-Speed body kit. The consignor notes that engine power is now at an impressive 315 PS (up from 265 PS when new) and a curb weight of just 1,060 kilograms. It should be said that these modifications can be reversed easily should the new owner decide to do so. In furtherance of this, the car is offered with a generous spares package that includes an original 1990 first-series Carrera Cup engine (serial no. 62L20044), an original exhaust system with Cup pipe, original aluminum front lid, overhauled Carrera Cup suspension, and multiple sets of wheels that include a set of 18-inch BBS magnesium wheels and a set of 17-inch Cup wheels. In addition, the consigning specialist notes the car with 32,719 original kilometers has never been involved in a major incident, as many Carrera Cup chassis have. As a result of its road registration since 1995 and a valid TÜV inspection until 2027, it offers its new owner true dual-use road/race opportunities. The racing world is not short of manufacturers looking for a quick advertising boost via the glamour of the international racing circuit. Those companies typically hire a specialist firm to build and engineer their cars, compete for a few years, pull up stakes, and leave—anathema to Porsche. A company that lives and breathes motorsport, they are a truly committed bunch to not only the Cup cars they produce today, but also to the air-cooled classics as well. A well supported 964-generation Carrera Cup—especially one in such a refined state as this example—is a quick and fun way to take to the track or, should the mood strike, a possible Rennsport or Luftgekühlt entry for those less inclined to test their skills looking for the perfect line.
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