Porsche 944 Turbo Cup

In the decade after it made its mark in the Rothmans Porsche Turbo Cup series, the car was imported to the U.S. and passed through the hands of a number of enthusiasts beginning with Carlos Carrera in 1991, James Bryant in 1995, Bruce Tittel in 2000, Jim Newman in 2002, and Colin Dougherty, the owner of DAS Sport, in 2003. By that time, the Turbo Cup had accumulated fewer than 10,000 miles (approximately 16,000 kilometers).

In more recent years, the car has been treated to an extensive mechanical restoration beginning in August 2020 with an $18,394 comprehensive service that addressed nearly every major system. Key items included a complete overhaul of the engine with new bearings, belts, and sensors, along with a transaxle service. The suspension and drivetrain received attention with new CV joints, Delrin sway bar bushings, and a complete brake system renewal featuring stainless steel brake lines and replacement rear rotors. In June 2021, the car received further powertrain improvements including replacing all engine hoses and plumbing due to age, as well as a rebuilt turbocharger and custom ECU chip. Through late 2022 and 2023, the restoration continued with a complete top-end engine rebuild and turbocharger system refinements, including the addition of Teflon-lined oil feed lines. The total investment in mechanical restoration from 2020 to 2024 exceeds $60,000, with the most recent service completed in March 2024.

Today the car retains its 1990 season Rothmans Toshiba-ISG livery, having never required repainting due to crash damage, and is also furnished with Bill Adam’s original Rothmans Porsche Challenge driver jacket. Its authenticity extends to the interior, which features the original Weissach-supplied Nomex-upholstered Recaro racing seat, factory-installed German fire suppression system, and Matter safety cage with period-correct decals. Furthermore, the is offered with several original components that allow for seamless transition between historic racing and street use. These include the rear-hinged seat back (removed during Rothmans series competition), a two-piece street exhaust with muffler, and both front and rear license plate brackets.

Now showing 24,398 kilometers at the time of cataloging and road registered in Texas, this piece of Porsche racing history remains one of the most intact and original of its type—thoroughly documented with receipts and records covering its entire 35-year ownership history without interruption. Furthermore, this lightweight, factory-built racing 944 Turbo Cup is primed for entry into any Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) sprint/endurance event or to be enjoyed on public roads.