Working to update the 944 S2, Porsche engineers realised that the developments they were making were so major as to warrant an entirely new model line. With more than 80% of the mechanical components either new or significantly developed, there was little left of the S2 in its replacement. The styling was a major evolution of the 944 and borrowed elements from the yet to be released Type 993 911.

Dubbed the 968, its straight-four-cylinder engine displaced 3.0 litres and produced 236 bhp. It incorporated VarioCam technology, the first system to provide continuous valve adjustment, and a six-speed manual gearbox. By late 1991, the 968 was readied for delivery.

This Guards Red 968 was delivered in 1992 to its native Germany to Otto Glöckler Porsche in Frankfurt. Still accompanied by its original service manual, this confirms the car’s current mileage of 20,164 km as original at the time of cataloguing. It shows regular servicing throughout its life in the Frankfurt area in its service book.

It was imported into Switzerland when purchased by its current owner in 2017 and imported to Switzerland, with its last service stamp showing that it was serviced in Switzerland in February of 2018 at 20,147 km. In accordance with its low mileage, the car presents in wonderful condition throughout, undoubtedly due to careful preservation by its previous custodians.