Highlights
- Comprehensively restored over the last five years
- Owned and maintained by the Chairman of the Porsche 924 Owners Club
- Previous owner won 'Best S' at the Porsche 924 Owners Club with this car
- Professionally rustproofed with all common problem areas reported as original
- Displayed at the NEC Lancaster Classic Car Show on several occasions
- MOT to March 2027 with no advisories
The Appeal
Porsche's transaxle sports cars are undergoing a resurgence in popularity, and it's easy to see why. The 924S in particular is light, beautifully balanced, and features the 2.5-litre 160bhp engine from its 944 sibling. Paired with a five-speed manual gearbox, and that characteristic rear-mounted transaxle layout, the 924S is wonderful to drive.
This 1988 example, finished in Nautic Blue, has been comprehensively restored over the past five years under the care of two committed Porsche 924 Owners Club members. The previous owner, the late Barrie Evans, won 'Best S' with the car at a club event, and the current owner, the club's Chairman, has continued to devote considerable attention to it. The bodywork has been fully resprayed in its original colour, and the car has been professionally rustproofed. Inside, the cabin has been completely reupholstered in Madras Blue 911 fabric with Porsche sports seats, presenting a well-coordinated interior.
Mechanically, the car has received a raft of considered upgrades spanning the engine, suspension, and exhaust, and it has been regularly serviced and maintained. Garage kept throughout and shown at the NEC on multiple occasions, it comes with the original service book and a detailed history file.
Key Information
- Mileage: approximately 86,522 miles: (the odometer was replaced in 2019 and currently reads 10,652 miles; the change is logged, so the current reading does not reflect total mileage)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- MOT status: valid until 30th March 2027 with no advisories
- Technical specs: 2,479cc four-cylinder petrol, five-speed manual, 160bhp
- Paperwork: original service book and numerous servicing invoices
The Detail
- Fully serviced in 2023 including cam belt, balance belts, water pump, and gearbox oil
- Oil changed annually
- Fully resprayed in Nautic Blue LY5Z in December 2021 with new genuine side strips and decals
- Professionally rustproofed by AJ Rustproofing
- Common problem areas (bottom of arches, battery tray, rear hatch catch area, boot side pockets) reported as original
- Interior fully reupholstered in Madras Blue 911 fabric (Blue Tartan) by AJ Retrims, including door cards
- New Porsche sports seats fitted in place of the standard items
- Steering wheel and gear lever gaiter retrimmed
- The vendor states the dashboard is in very good condition with only a couple of minor cracks
- All instruments and gauges reported as working
- New blue carpet mats, DAB radio, and speakers fitted
- LED headlights, driving lights, and dash lights fitted
- New window motors, bonnet struts, and tailgate struts fitted
- New Porsche battery and front panel badge fitted
- Wheels refurbished and new centre caps
- 7-inch 924S 'Le Mans' spec wider wheels fitted to the rear
- Focus 9 Technology 'Sport' DME ECU upgrade with 9Tuning chipset fitted
- Solid state DME fuel pump relay fitted
- Refurbished cylinder head with Augment Automotive fast road cam and hydraulic tappets
- New Bosch injectors fitted
- New water and oil temperature sensors, fuel pressure regulator, sports throttle cam, and reference sensors fitted
- New engine mounts and clutch fitted
- CSL dual core upgraded radiator with twin electric fans, additional relays, and wiring loom fitted
- New coolant header tank fitted
- Hayward and Scott stainless steel exhaust fitted from downpipe
- Powerflex bushes and Bilstein shock absorbers fitted
- Refurbished power steering rack
- Gear lever bushes replaced
- Replacement hoses and clips fitted throughout
- The vendor states the engine bay is in showroom condition, having been vapour cleaned with passivated parts
- Garage kept by both the previous and current owners
- Comes with two keys and an alarm
This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following:
✓ The seller is registered as a private seller which means consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not come into effect. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic’s own Terms and Conditions..
✓ We request that a non-refundable fee be paid if you are the lucky winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted Please refer to our helpful FAQs and T&Cs for specific rates.
✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's fee. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
✓ We want a smooth transaction just as much as you do and as such we run all UK-registered cars and motorbikes for sale on Car & Classic through an online HPI check to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing, allowing you to bid with confidence.
✓ We also check whether vehicles are recorded as being written off as part of an insurance total loss claim at the time an advert is placed on Car & Classic and we helpfully provide write-off category labels (Cat C/D/S/N) for your assistance. However, the presence or absence of a label does not guarantee the vehicle’s status and it is always worthwhile carrying out your own full vehicle history check before making an offer on a vehicle.
✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection
or delivery. Importing vehicles may result in additional customs duties and import taxes so it's worth checking beforehand. It is the bidders responsibility to confirm import eligibility prior to purchase.
