Highlights
- Immaculate interior
- Presents well
- Great service history
The Appeal
Built as the successor to the Porsche 924, the 944 was manufactured from 1982 to 1991. The rear wheel drive mid-engined car was fitted with a 2.5-litre engine (carried over from the 924) and paired to a 5-speed gearbox as standard. There were several versions made available during its production run, but here is one of the later examples with the more desirable turbo charged engine, offering 217 bhp and a respectable top speed of 162 mph.
With its balanced weight distribution and well-tuned suspension, it offers a far more sporty and engaging driving experience than some of the other sports cars of the era. Importantly, this one appears to have been very well looked after by its previous owners as is evident by the extensive history file and general condition of the bodywork and the interior.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 1988
- V5C present
- Historical MOTs verifying the car’s mileage
- Full set of owner’s manuals
- Haynes manual
- The service book is stamped up till 2011
- Current MOT expires 10/8/24
- Original tool kit, jack, compressor and space saver wheel
- 2 original sets of keys and immobiliser fobs
- Garaged for last 12 years
The Interior
- Full Porsche Burgendy/White pinstripe velour fabric looks in incredible condition for the cars age, showing it has clearly been kept out of the sun as there appears to be no sign of any faded areas and very little wear
- Small part of piping to driver’s seat has broken away
- Dashboard is all intact and free from any cracks or warping
- Matching original carpets are in very good condition with no tears or rips
- Switchgear is all present and correct, a few have faded on the surface a little as one would expect
- Upgraded Alpine CD/MP3 player and radio
- Air conditioning
- Headlining is nice and tight
- All gauges and electrics work as they should
- Door cards in excellent shape with the matching pin stripes appearing in unusually good condition
- Electric seats
- Electric windows
- Clean, dry, carpeted boot area
The Exterior
- The black paintwork is generally in good condition with a few scuffs and light scratches here and there, some of which could possibly be detailed out
- Importantly the car appears to be free from dents
- Couple of stone chips to the bonnet
- Small paint chip in roof and minor scrape to front bumper visible
- Work has been done to wheel arches and sills by previous owner so these present well although the rear nearside arch is starting to show signs of some light surface rust
- Slight delamination showing to corner of windscreen
- Couple of knocks to driver’s door edge where it has been opened a little too enthusiastically
- Small crack in front nearside fog lamp
- All four tyres have lots of miles left on them – the rear two being new
- Original 16-inch forged alloy wheels show some wear and are slightly kerbed in a few places but overall present well
The Mechanics
- 2.5 litre – four-cylinder engine
- 5-speed gearbox
- Clean engine bay
- Solid underneath
- Upgraded K & N filter
- Major service in 2021 where alternator belt, power steering belt and timing belts were changed
- Recent full service
- The vendor advises that the car is in excellent mechanical shape, starting and driving very well with no major issues to report or advise
The Summary
With so many of the important mechanical jobs carried out recently, this is a great opportunity to grab one of the more sought-after 944’s. They have gained considerable collector status in recent years and well-maintained examples like this continue to generate interest.
With reasonable mileage, an excellent history and an interior that belies its age, if you’re looking for a classic sports car that balances performance, handling and practicality, it may have just arrived.
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