Highlights

In previous ownership for over 20 years, with reportedly minimal annual use
No reported autobahn driving or track day use
Previous owner was a retired race mechanic
Unusually well-preserved for a model often found with high mileage and multiple repaints
Inspection valid until May 2027

The Appeal

While Porsche is most famous for its rear-engined offerings, Stuttgart's front-engined transaxle cars are not to be discounted, especially the 944 - one of the finest front-engined sports cars of the 1980s, prized for its balanced chassis and eager inline-four engine. Finding one that hasn't been heavily used, repainted, or passed through numerous hands is increasingly difficult. The model's usability and accessibility mean most have led hard lives.

This 1988 example stands apart. Originally sold new in Sweden, it spent over two decades in the care of a single owner who drove only a few miles per year. The current seller, a collector with 15 classic cars, acquired it in the summer of 2025 and considers it a rare opportunity to acquire a gently used, carefully kept example of Porsche's transaxle sports car.

Key Information

Mileage: 161,000 km (indicated, unwarranted, believed correct by the vendor)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until May 2027
Technical specs: 2.5-litre inline four-cylinder petrol, five-speed manual
Paperwork: no specific documentation detailed by the vendor

The Detail

Sold new in Sweden
Previous owner was a retired race mechanic over 80 years old who had the car for over 20 years
A recent inspection was completed with no notable concerns raised
The vendor describes the overall condition as very good
OEM alloy wheels with Eagle F1 tyres
The vendor states the interior is in very good condition
Period Blaupunkt radio fitted
Being sold from a collector's stable of 15 classic cars

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