Highlights

• A nicely presented example of the more powerful 2.5L 924S
• Benefitting from a quality Guards Red bare metal respray in 2019
• Complete with numerous high-value maintenance and repair invoices
  
  

The Appeal

This 924S is clearly a well-loved and well cared for example having been in the current ownership since 2011. The Porsche presents very well indeed thanks to a recent, professional respray costing close to £5,000. Much mechanical attention has been lavished on the 924S, too, making for an immediately useable example of the increasingly respected 924S.

The History and Paperwork

• This example was first registered in October 1987 as is a UK supplied model
• The 924S is reported to be 797 of 1993 European market 924S models manufactured in 1987
• Reported to be fitted with a full specification 160bhp 944 2.5L engine
• The first owner kept the 924S for around four years
• A further six owners followed between 1991 and 2011
• The current owner acquired the 924S in 2011 to become the eighth owner
• At this stage the Porsche had covered around 87,000 miles
• Since then, the car has been diligently cared for and maintained
• This includes a full respray in 2019
• The current owner has added around 15,000 miles in his tenure
• There is a good level of accompanying paperwork included with the 924S
• This includes the V5 registration document in the name of the owner
• The current MOT is present in hard copy and is valid until September 2023
• Many earlier MOTs are also present, validating mileage to date
• Numerous, high value invoices are also provided
• These document parts sourced, repairs and maintenance undertaken
• Two original keys are present
• The owner also reports the original service book and supply document is included
  
  

The Interior

• The Porsche’s interior appears to be a faithfully original condition
• The front, high backed “tombstone” seats are present and correct
• These and the rear “occasional” rear items are finished in a Porsche script dark fabric
• Bolsters and seat backs are finished in black vinyl
• The condition pictured seems to be very good indeed
• Door cards are finished in black vinyl with accents of black carpet
• The original carpets appear to be present and are finished in black
• A full set of red protective carpet mats are noted
• The back dashboard looks to be in great condition, too
• No cracking or deformations were noted or reported
• The familiar VDO, white on black gauge set is deeply recessed ahead of the driver
• A retrofitted three spoke alloy and leather Momo steering wheel is present
• A pair of auxiliary VDO gauges and an analogue clock are housed in the centre console
• Below this a Panasonic Alphatuner radio cassette head unit is fitted
• The well-sized boot is trimmed with its original black carpet set
• Once removed this reveals significant under floor storage
• The full-sized spare wheel, jack and tool roll are also housed here
• The original roller luggage cover is also present
  
  

The Exterior

• This example is presented in bright Guards Red paintwork
• This was applied at a bare metal respray undertaken in 2019
• As a result, the condition of the paintwork and bodywork looks excellent
• All the cue 924 design cues are present and in fine order
• These include the 924S decal set affixed to both flanks
• The Porsche inscribed rear rubber boot spoiler is present
• The signature pop-up headlamps are in full working order
• The 924S is fitted with a steel sunroof panel
• The owner reports that this doesn’t currently operate electrically
• However, it does remove and doesn’t leak at all
• The 924S sits on a set of 16-inch Porsche light alloy wheels
• These exhibit some minor rim scuffs but are generally well presented
• A mixed staggered set of tyres are fitted 
• These are 205/55 at the front and 225/50 at the rear
• All cabin glass and light lenses appear original and in fine order
• The only other reported issue is a non-operational electric aerial 

The Mechanics

• This 924S is fitted with the 2.5L inline four engine shared with the 944
• This unit was originally rated at around 160bhp
• Power is fed to the rear wheels via a five speed Getrag manual transmission
• The transaxle layout helped the 924S achieve a balanced stance
• This helped deliver the fine road manners that the 924S is known for
• The 924S has benefitted from a diligent level of maintenance
• In the current ownership this includes the following
• The fuel tank and associated hoses were replaced with new in 2016
• All brake disks were replaced, and callipers overhauled in 2019
• The front shock absorber inserts were also replaced at this stage
• In 2022 the timing belt, balancer belts and tensioners were replaced
• Oil seals on the cam shaft, balancer shafts and crank shaft were also replaced
• This year the fuel pump, filter and associated pipes have been replaced
• As such the 924S is reported to be in an excellent mechanical condition
• Both under bonnet and underside presentation help support this view
  
  

Summary