Description
Highlights
Once owned by Richard Hammond
Lovely, early 4. 5-litre V8 example
Glass out, wings off restoration.
Two volumes of service history included
Overview
Being a ’79 model, it’s not long into the 928’s production. That was also the year after the 928 won the European Car of the Year title as it happens. As a result, the heart and soul is the 4, 511cc M28 V8 engine. That means single cams per bank and Bosch injection, with peak power at 240hp. Here it’s paired with the rear-mounted three-speed automatic gearbox, which, rather than a hindrance, quite suits the grand-touring nature of the 928.
History and documentation
V5 registration document present
Registered 28. 06. 79 and declared new at first registration
HPI clear
MOT exempt
Tax exempt
Eight owners in total – one of whom is Richard Hammond
Owned by the current owner for the last 12 years
Comes complete with Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche Cars GB
Original owner’s manual and service book included
Accompanying the service book are two volumes of service history going back decades
Two keys present
Exterior
This 928 is finished in Light Blue Metallic with a set of classic 16-inch teledial wheels.
The car was subject to a full body refurbishment three years ago, including removing all the window glass and the front wings
All the exterior seals and trims were renewed at the same time as the body work
The paintwork appears to still be in good order
The wheels have been refurbished recently
Interior
Spec includes electric front seats, windows and mirrors, power headlight washers, rear wash/ wipe and cruise control
Black leather with perforated centres looks to be free of tears and scuffs and still supple
The evidence is that the door cards and switch gear are in good order, and there aren’t any cracks showing on the dashboard
The car has what appears to be the classic original three-spoke impact-absorbing steering wheel. The leather trim on the wheel rim looks in fine condition for the car’s age
This 928 comes with a non-period Kenwood head unit with an integrated CD player
928-branded kick plates are clean and smart
The luggage compartment shows no obvious signs of wear and tear
Mechanical
Lovely all-alloy 4, 511cc M28 V8 with Bosch injection producing 240hp
Three-speed Mercedes-Benz-derived automatic transmission
Under the bonnet the engine bay looks extremely tidy for a 40-year-old car. Service and maintenance has been carried out by marque expert Paul Anderson when needed. There’s no evidence of worrying corrosion or oil leaks
The car’s wearing a full set of modern Pirelli Cinturato P7 tyres
The car is fitted with a sports exhaust and the rear silencer delete.
