*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT C insurance loss in 09/2000 ***
Highlights
Classic 1980s transaxle Porsche presented in a period-appropriate colour combination
Now requiring some recommissioning and mechanical attention
Previously declared a total loss
Service history has been misplaced
MOT outstanding
The Appeal
Long overshadowed by Porsche’s iconic rear-engined stablemate, the 924 has increasingly come to be appreciated on its own merits. Offering a distinctly different interpretation of the Porsche formula, it combined impressive practicality with a front-engined, rear-transaxle layout that delivered excellent balance and remains highly regarded by enthusiasts today.
A key part of the model’s appeal lies in its chassis. With near-perfect weight distribution and predictable handling characteristics, the 924 has earned a reputation as one of the most rewarding driver’s cars of its era. Equally appealing is its unmistakably period styling, from the sharply angled bodywork to the signature pop-up headlamps that have become synonymous with sports cars of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Finished in gold and featuring the highly desirable Pascha interior, this example presents an appealing restoration opportunity. Benefitting from the model’s relative mechanical simplicity, it offers an achievable and potentially rewarding project for any enthusiast looking to return a classic transaxle Porsche to the road. image.png1.67 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 30,304 miles (indicated, unwarranted)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT outstanding and due
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