1988 Porsche 944
*** Car will come with a new MOT subject to sale***
Highlights
- Subject to over £30,000 expenditure during current ownership (since July 2020)
- Accompanied by a substantial history file, detailing the extent of work and servicing
- Five-speed manual gearbox
The Appeal
Bridging the gap between the range-topping 928 and the entry-level 924, the 944 is considered by many to represent the sweet spot in Porsche’s classic front-engined lineup. Sales would support this assertion too, as the 944 became the firm’s most commercially successful sports car until the Boxster came along.
Today, an increasing number of enthusiasts are recognising just how good these cars were to drive, and unlike most vehicles of its age, you could actually live with a 944 day-to-day. This 1988 example has undergone the calibre of work these cars deserve, as the vendor has spent in excess of £30,000 since they acquired their 944 in July 2020. As a result, it’s in fine order both mechanically and cosmetically, making this a fantastic opportunity for Porsche fans looking for a well-sorted example.
The 944 has been taking a break over the winter and the MOT expired in September 2023, however the vendor informs us the car will come with a fresh MOT once sold. Now that the nights are longer and the salt is washed from the roads, it’s a great time to add this 944 to your garage.
The History and Paperwork
- UK-supplied right-hand drive example
- Ten registered keepers
- Acquired by the vendor in July 2020
- MOT expired 28th September 2023
- A large number of invoices show the extent of past work and servicing
- V5C present
- Original book pack in good condition
- Collection of old MOT certificates
- 189,697 miles indicated
The Condition
- The blue body and paint look in handsome order for a car of this vintage
- While there are small chips, blemishes and some peel visible upon close inspection, the paintwork still presents very well overall and shines under natural light
- The 'teledial' alloys display a few marks but otherwise are in good shape
- Underneath, all appears sound and clean
- The interior is very original and well-preserved
- There’s some wear to the upholstery - especially the driver’s seat, although it remains eminently usable
- Besides a few marks, the carpets appear in good shape, as does the headlining
- The vendor demonstrates that the sunroof and pop-up headlamps are in working order
- The car has a Porsche Club Sport steering wheel, which is desirable.
At 185,567 miles:
- Repaired corrosion on nearside and offside, front and rear lower sills
- Prepared and painted nearside, offside, roof, bonnet and front and rear lower panel of the car
- New door mirror seals
- New boot motor and linkage and adjusted catches
- New Stabilus gas struts from Porsche
- Glass was rebonded to aluminium frame
- Boot hinges were re-painted
- New 4x Hankook tyres 195/65R15 - original size as specified by Porsche
The Mechanics
- 2.5-litre NA four-cylinder petrol engine
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- Smart and original-looking engine compartment
- The vendor reports that the Porsche is in good driving order
- MOT required before returning to the road
At 185,567 miles:
- New Offside and nearside front brake callipers and hoses, new front pads and rotors
- New offside rear brake calliper, rebuilt nearside rear brake calliper. Renewed parking brake shoes
- Stripped down and removed steering rack/ front subframe to replace big end bearings
- Steering pump pulley and crank pulley stripped down
- Renewed worn oil pump drive gear, renewed oil pump compression o-ring, renewed thrust washer and oil pump seal (at crank)
- Installed new oil level sender in sump with new sump gaskets
- New camshaft front seal and O-ring
- New balance shaft belt, cam belt, guides and tensioners
- New auxiliary drive belts
- Installed K&N high-performance air filter, cleaned distributor cap and rotor, removed spark plugs to compression test cylinders Cyl 1=165, Cyl 2= 165, Cyl 3= 165, Cyl 4= 170
- Airflow meter internally adjusted
- New gapped spark plugs
- Pressure tested coolant system
- Coolant pump renewed
- Oil cooler housing gaskets renewed
- Flushed coolant system and oil system and replaced filters and fluids
- New Clutch master cylinder and hydraulic clutch pipes and hoses installed
- Odometer internals rebuilt and new set of illumination bulbs installed
At 186,193 miles
- Refurbished steering shaft installed
- New throttle body installed
- New clutch slave cylinder installed
At 186,579 miles
- Head gasket replaced
- Engine block pressure tested and skimmed
- New cam belt, balance shaft belt
- New water pump and gasket, tensioners, rollers
- New thermostat
At 189,032 miles
- New offside and nearside rear wheel bearings
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1988
- Make Porsche
- Model 944
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 189,697 Miles
- Engine size 2479
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Soberton
- Location Hampshire
- Country United Kingdom
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