Highlights
- Recently mechanically restored
- Once used in Coronation Street
- 2.7-litre with manual transmission
- MOT to March 2023
The Appeal
Porsche’s 944 is rapidly gaining a reputation for being a fantastic entry level sports car and a fine modern classic. With that robust longitudinal four-cylinder engine and handsome styling, it’s easy to see why.
This fine-looking example has been treated to an extensive mechanical refurbishment, a minor cosmetic restoration, and is presented in very good condition. With an interesting history and an MOT until March 2023, it’s the perfect car for anyone after a smart daily classic or a car that just needs a few finishing touches.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in August 1989
- 7 owners from new
- Current owner since November 2020
- Purchased from ITV Studios, the car was used in Coronation Street in 2019
- The vendor has given the car a mini restoration during their ownership, with a photographic record of work carried out
- Part specialist service history
- Owner’s Handbook included
- MOT certificates and numerous invoices
- 2 keys included
- Only being sold as it’s not being used
The Interior
- Black vinyl upholstery with pinstriped fabric seat faces - overall in good condition, with some fabric tears to the front seats
- Black carpets with rubber overmats, presented well with no notable damage
- Electrically operated seats, windows, mirrors and sunroof
- New double-din head unit with radio, Aux, USB, hands-free phone and satellite navigation
- New speakers fitted
- Some small cracks to the dash top and some loose trim on the driver’s door card
- The vendor tells us the central locking remote does not work
- New fabric fitted to the passenger seat base, some new dash trim, new boot seal, dash clock repaired
- Boot in nice condition, with black carpet, retractable luggage cover, spare wheel, toolkit and jack
The Exterior
- Finished in smart Guards Red, overall in very good condition with some minor blemishes
- Bodywork looks well, with no major issues
- Minor bubbling to the off-side front wing and near-side rear quarter, some light paint peel on the front edge of the sunroof
- The sills and wings have had some repairs carried out to them
- New indicators have been fitted, and the pop-up lights function well
- The original 15” alloy wheels have been refurbished, but the vendor tells us that the tyres will need to be replaced soon
- Underneath, the car looks very straight and solid, with no evidence of damage or corrosion we could observe
The Mechanics
- Comprehensive mechanical rebuild undertaken during current ownership
- 2.7-litre 4-cylinder engine given a full top-end rebuild
- 5-speed manual transmission
- New water pump, new pulleys, all new belts and gaskets throughout
- New radiator, all fluids and filters, fuel lines, HT leads and intake pipe
- Rebuilt power steering pump and new power steering lines
- Engine bay presents very well, in extremely tidy and clean condition
- Braking system overhauled with new discs, pads, shoes, ABS pumps, rebuilt calipers and new lines all round
- New rear shocks, new bump stops and covers
- All work carried out by the vendor, some spares included in the sale
- The vendor tells us that the car is in excellent mechanical order, accelerating, braking and handling as it should
Summary
Having been restored to excellent mechanical order and a good standard cosmetically, this 944 would be the perfect car for anyone after a smart modern classic. With a few finishing touches cosmetically, this would soon be a very nice car indeed. For a 33 year old car, it presents very well indeed. We think it’s something of a treasure, and we’re sure the new owner is going to enjoy many years of joyous motoring.
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