Highlights
- Rare manual-only ‘GT’ model with 330 hp
- Private registration ‘BYZ 7477’ included in the sale
- Subject to considerable expenditure during recent years
- Reportedly driving very well, with a smooth gearbox and no known mechanical faults
- Recent new clutch and battery
- Accompanied by a sizeable collection of paperwork
The Appeal
Porsche cut its teeth on rear-engined, air-cooled boxer-engined sports cars. The 928 was something completely different; a luxurious grand tourer with a front-mounted, water-cooled V8 that was supposed to replace the 911. Ultimately, we’re glad Porsche didn’t pull the plug on its flat-six stalwart, but we’re equally glad it gave us the 928 as well.
This 1989 example is the ultra-rare GT, a high-performance variant of the 928 produced between 1989 and 1991. The GT had 330 horsepower, a five-speed ‘dog-leg’ manual gearbox, and unique alloy wheels. While there’s some debate over exactly how many were made, it’s often cited that just 1,626 GTs were produced out of over 60,000 928s, of which only around twenty per cent had manual gearboxes.
A special car indeed, and this one’s a great example, as the photographs show. Resplendent in complementary black over black, this Porsche is in very good condition for its age, and the vendor assures us that it drives superbly. A great deal of money has been spent in recent years with marque specialists, ensuring this sophisticated grand tourer has received the level of maintenance a car of this calibre deserves. Complete with a long MOT and offered with a private registration, this 928 GT is ready to enjoy.
The History and Paperwork
- UK market example in RHD
- MOT until 27th May 2025
- Eight former registered keepers
- ‘BYZ 7477’ included in the sale
- 125,639 miles indicated
- V5C present
- Original book pack
- Well-stamped original service book
- Substantial collection of invoices
- The vendor is downsizing their collection as they’re losing some of their storage space
Recent invoices include:
- £2,380 spent with Loe Bank Motors LTD prior to current ownership
- £3,800 spent with HP Porsche LTD
The Condition
- Highly original and eminently presentable inside and out
- Very smart bodywork with straight panelwork and well-aligned bonnet, doors and boot lid
- OEM alloy wheels all in very good condition for their age
- The vendor informs us that the car has received some paintwork over the years to a good standard; it continues to look smart with an even, glossy finish
- The vendor notes one small paint blister (photographed)
- Superbly preserved original interior with light patination to the black leather upholstery
- Period Becker Grand Prix radio
- Heater fan and air condition not currently working - typical 928 issues
- Otherwise, we understand the electrics, instrumentation and controls to be in good working order
The Mechanics
- 5.0-litre V8 petrol
- Five-speed ‘dog-leg’ manual gearbox
- Well-presented engine bay
- The vendor informs us that the engine performs very well and the gearbox is exceedingly smooth, especially for a transaxle
- There are a couple of warning lights illuminated (photographed), but the vendor notes that there are no known mechanical issues; reportedly this is a common 928 foible
- Copious work performed prior to present ownership is detailed in Loe Bank Motors LTD (see gallery below)
- HP Porsche LTD work also itemised in email printout (also see gallery below)
Notable recent work with HP Porsche LTD included::
- Clutch replacement including spigot bearing
- Engine hall sensor replacement
- Various items of switchgear replaced
- Engine oil pressure switch replaced
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