Overview of the Porsche 911 Carrera 2 964A
This is a May 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera 2, chassis code 964A, offered at USS Nagoya & Hokuriku as lot 58192 on 9 October 2026. It has the 3,600 cc air cooled flat six, a five speed manual gearbox and left hand drive. The paint is Maritime Blue, factory colour code 38B, and the sheet records it as the original colour with no respray.
The auction grade is 4.5 and the interior grade is B. The odometer reads 56,119. The sheet does not mark the unit, but the instrument cluster in the photographs is printed in km and km/h, so we read it as 56,119 kilometres, approximately 34,872 miles. That is the figure used throughout this report, not the rounded figure in the feed. A new car service book with warranty card and an inspection record book are both marked present.
For anyone who wants a Porsche 911 Carrera 2 from the last years of the 964 generation, this is a low mileage, original colour car with paperwork. It also has honest faults the inspector has recorded, and we cover every one of them below.
The Drive Review
The 964 is the car that modernised the 911 without losing its character. The 3.6 litre flat six is air cooled, with twin plug ignition, and it makes 250 PS in standard European form. It is not a violent engine. It pulls cleanly from low revs, then hardens and gets louder as the needle moves towards the 7,000 rpm mark on the tachometer, with that familiar mechanical rasp behind your shoulders.
The Carrera 2 sends its power to the rear wheels only, through a five speed manual gearbox. The shift is mechanical and a little notchy when cold, and it rewards a deliberate hand. Coil springs replaced the torsion bars of earlier 911s, and power steering and ABS were fitted as standard. The result is a car that rides far better than an early 911, yet the steering is still light and chatty, and you still feel the weight over the rear axle.
Compared with a modern sports car there is no electronic safety net to speak of. The 964 asks you to be smooth, particularly on a trailing throttle into a corner. Those who learn it find one of the most rewarding road cars of its era.
Auction Details
The car is lot 58192 at USS Nagoya & Hokuriku, Japan, with the auction on 9 October 2026. The auction start price is ¥14,000,000. The Autoselecta guide bidding range is £8,250 to £23,250. This is an estimated bidding range based on our reading of the car and the market, not a guaranteed purchase price, and we cannot say the car will sell within it. For the minimum bid and the landed cost for your country, please use the price panel on this page, which is calculated live.
All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction.
Vehicle Specifications
Manufacturer: Porsche. Model: 911 Carrera 2, 964 generation, chassis code E-964A. First registration: May 1992 (Heisei 4). Engine: 3,600 cc air cooled flat six, petrol. Transmission: five speed manual. Drive: rear wheel drive, which is how the Carrera 2 is built, although the sheet does not circle 2WD or 4WD. Steering: left hand drive. Seats: four.
Exterior colour: Maritime Blue, code 38B, original colour. Interior: black leather with dark carpet. Frame number: WP0ZZZ96ZNS402916. Registered dimensions: length 424 cm, width 166 cm, height 131 cm. Mileage: 56,119 km, approximately 34,872 miles. Recycling deposit: ¥14,200. The inspection expiry field on the sheet is blank.
Factory Features and Equipment
The sheet marks genuine alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, leather and an airbag, and it shows air conditioning as fitted. The photographs match this: black leather seats, a Porsche airbag steering wheel, a classic five dial cluster, a gear lever with a black knob and a Porsche key fob in the ignition.
A touchscreen unit and a separate head unit are visible in the centre of the dashboard. They look like aftermarket additions, but make and function are not confirmed. The sheet does not list a sunroof, and it does not confirm owner manuals. The spare key box is not marked and the circle appears empty, so a spare key is not confirmed.
Japanese Auction Report Translation of the Porsche 911 Carrera 2
The sheet was translated and checked by Autoselecta. The sales point is the paint colour, Maritime Blue. The points to note record that the inspection and service record book is present, and the sheet separately records the new car service book with warranty card as present. The sheet is headed as an imported car section sheet.
The inspector's report reads as follows. Seat wrinkles. Steering wheel scratched. Cabin partly dirty and scratched. Engine lid and bonnet dampers faulty. Small scratches and small dents, and the door mirror is scratched.
Two of those items deserve attention. The faulty dampers mean the rear engine lid and the front bonnet may not hold themselves open as they should, which is cheap to fix but worth knowing. The wording on the sheet does not describe the engine, gearbox or clutch, and there is no note of oil leaks or warning lights. Nothing has been recorded about mechanical condition either way, so the car should be treated as not inspected mechanically beyond what is written.
Damage Diagram and Body Condition
The diagram shows nine marks. On the front bumper there is a scuff scratch. The windscreen is marked with a crack, which will mean replacement and should be priced in. On the left front wing there is a W2, a repair mark or panel wave of moderate level, so that panel has probably been repaired and refinished. The left door has an AU1, a small scratch with touch up, although the mark is hard to read and could instead be a scratch plus a small dent (U1).
The right door carries a U2, a medium dent. On the left rear quarter there is an A1, a small scratch. On the right rear quarter there is another W2, a repair mark or wave. At the right corner of the rear bumper there is a Y1, a small crack, and elsewhere on the rear bumper an A1, a small scratch. Exact positions are read from the drawing and are approximate.
The two W2 marks on the left front wing and right rear quarter suggest paintwork rather than structural damage, but the sheet does not describe the cause. Overall this is usable enthusiast condition with a good original colour base, with cosmetic work and a windscreen needed for a tidy finish. It is not collector grade as it stands.
Interior Condition
The inspector gives the interior a B. The photographs show black leather seats with visible creasing on the driver's cushion and side bolster, which fits the seat wrinkles note. The steering wheel rim shows some wear, matching the scratched steering wheel comment. The carpets look dark and generally tidy in the images, although the sheet says the cabin is partly dirty and scratched. A carrier bag lies on the driver's footwell, which is just auction presentation.
The cluster is clean and legible. The odometer shows 056119 km and the dial shows an orange tachometer needle and the standard warning lamps. Some red indicator lights are lit in the photograph, which looks like ignition on, but the sheet gives no comment on warnings and we do not read anything into them. Smoke or odour is not mentioned on the sheet.
Japanese Auction Grades
A grade of 4.5 is a very good result on the Japanese scale, meaning an above average car with only light marks, while a 4 is good and 3.5 is more worn. Interior grade B is a fair to good level of wear. This car's exterior grade is also 4.5, which fits with the small marks and two repaired panels on the diagram.
Model History
The 964 arrived in 1988 as the first major redesign of the 911 since 1963. The Carrera 4 came first, with all wheel drive, and the rear drive Carrera 2 followed shortly afterwards. The body kept the classic shape but gained integrated bumpers and a rear spoiler that rises automatically at speed. The 3.6 litre engine arrived in 1990 and the model was replaced by the 993 in 1994. This car, built in 1992, sits right in the middle of the production run.
Why This Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Has Become Collectible
The 964 is the last 911 to feel truly analogue. It has no electronic throttle, a manual gearbox, and an air cooled engine, yet it is more usable than earlier cars. Values have risen strongly in recent years as buyers have looked past the early cars towards a more drivable classic. Low mileage, original colour examples with service books are increasingly hard to find, and Japan is a source of well kept cars. Being left hand drive is an advantage for many markets, including the USA. As with any collectible car, we cannot guarantee future values and do not present it as an investment.
What To Look For When Buying This Model
On a 964 the first checks are for oil weeping from around the engine, particularly the cam covers, and the crankcase seams. Be wary of any heavy leak, as repairs need the engine removed. The dual mass flywheel and the clutch can wear, so feel for judder and a vague pedal. Heat exchangers can corrode with age, and the automatic rear spoiler mechanism can fail. On this car, ask a specialist to check the oil lines and fit new dampers for the engine lid and bonnet, as the inspector flagged them.
The two W2 repair marks should be examined for paint thickness and panel gaps. The cracked windscreen will need replacing, and an inspection of the screen surround for rust would be sensible while it is out. The car has a service book, which should show regular servicing, but the odometer unit is not marked on the sheet, so we recommend checking the mileage history in the book.
Why Import This Car From Japan
Japanese cars are usually kept in garages, driven gently and serviced on schedule, and the auction sheet gives an independent inspection before you buy. A left hand drive 964 with paperwork and original paint is a good example of why buyers look to Japan.
USA Import Information
This car was first registered in 1992, so it is over 25 years old and eligible for import into the United States. Autoselecta can arrange shipment from Japan to the USA. Please contact us with your city or ZIP code before bidding, so we can prepare a delivered quotation. We can calculate the expected purchase price, Japan costs, shipping, customs related costs and delivery requirements. We do not promise there will be no additional charges.
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Auction Caution
Auction cars are inspected before sale but are still used vehicles. The auction sheet is an independent condition guide, not a mechanical warranty. A 1992 performance car may need servicing, maintenance or refurbishment after purchase. For this car, please remember the inspector's warnings: a cracked windscreen, two W2 repair marks on the left front wing and right rear quarter, a medium dent on the right door, a small crack in the rear bumper, faulty engine lid and bonnet dampers, seat wrinkles, a scratched steering wheel and a partly dirty and scratched cabin. The odometer unit is not marked on the sheet and a spare key is not confirmed.
