NO RESERVE! 1987 Porsche 924S - spares or repair car
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Winning bid
£1,300
NO RESERVE! 1987 Porsche 924S - spares or repair car
Highlights
• Non running spares or repair only • Largely complete interior • Galvanised shell looks solid
The Background
Debuting in 1976 as a replacement for the 914 the 924 was an instant sales success thanks to its near-perfect weight distribution and revered Porsche build quality.
It was the German manufacturer’s first effort at a front-engined, rear-wheel-drive layout but despite its excellent handling characteristics the car was somewhat scorned for its lack of outright power.
This 924 was sold to the current owner along with a V8-powered, track ready 924, however, instead of being recommissioned or restored it was used as a donor car and so some parts have been removed.
It arrived as a non-runner and hasn’t been touched in the time that the current owners have been in possession and little is known of its past.
Perhaps being ignored for so long was a good thing for the interior as under the grime it looks like it is actually wearing well and would clean up with some elbow grease. This car could be restored or kept as a parts donor for another 924. The seats have very little wear, the carpets look good and the dash top is not cracked.
On the downside it is missing the driver’s door card, and notably the window glass but it looks like it was removed rather than smashed as there is no evidence of broken glass and the window has been taped up to keep the weather out. The glove box catch doesn't seem to work but aside from these few issues the interior appears to be original and complete.
The near side wheels are missing and the space saver spares were fitted only to move the car for pictures. The driver's side alloy wheels are not included in the sale.
Having been standing for possibly a decade the paint is somewhat worse for wear, mostly flat and with lacquer peel in places, however the panels look good underneath as they are not rusty or dented and the chassis appears to be solid, much of these cars were galvanised from the factory so unless damaged they hold up well to the elements.
The bulk of the engine is mostly in place but it appears to be missing the inlet manifold and distributor among other things and as such doesn’t run.
The steering works and the gearbox and transaxle are present so assuming the block and head are good this could be repaired or used as a great source of mechanical parts for another project
Although it looks off-putting at first glance, this appears to be a solid and largely complete car with a pretty healthy interior, straight body and decent mechanicals. It could either be a great project to recommission or a good source of donor parts for another 924 and it deserves to live on in either capacity.
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