Saleroom Notice: This car was delivered originally in Speed Yellow, not Riviera Blue as previously stated - Original RHD UK / C16 Cub Sport - Prepared for racing and track day use - Second in the Aston Intermarque Series (2018) Porsche project number 968 was launched in 1991, effectively as the end of the line for the firm’s range of larger capacity, four-cylinder, front engined sports cars.

The 968 was well regarded and received excellent reviews.

The new model was an extension of the 944 S2, with a 3.0-litre 4-cylinder engine producing 225lb ft of torque and 240bhp.

Only the doors, roof and tailgate were carried over from the 944, the new front-end with 928 style pop-up headlamps brought the design up to date.

Sales were initially slow, a trend that reversed with the stripped-out, back-to-basics 'Clubsport' (Vereinssport) of 1993.

At £7,000 less than the standard model, not only was it cheaper, but the CS was also inspirationally good to drive.

Porsche had set their sights on c...