Complete inspection, repair and service in 2022 at Porsche Silverstone
The Appeal
The Porsche 944 Turbo is a classic of the German brand’s extensive repertoire. Taking the already popular 944 format, this turbo-charged example hit the market in 1985., It’s more than capable of holding its own as a beautifully engineered sports car. Plus it has pop-up headlights, which always gives it some extra points at Car & Classic.
This example comes to us with plenty of paperwork and plenty of money spent, making it an excellent candidate for an exceedingly usable modern classic.
The History and Paperwork
First registered 1988
Original service record book with 25 entries
Extensive selection of invoices dating to at least 1993
Large selection of MOT certificates dating to at least 1993
Original Porsche Pocket Guide
Original Porsche Service Booklet
Porsche 944 Driver’s Manual
Porsche Guarantee and Maintenance Book
The Interior
Stylish black interior with red and white highlighted dials
Sporty black leather seating with no rips or tears
Black plastic dashboard with all dials appearing clear and easy-to-read
Leather-wrapped steering wheel in good order with clear Porsche branding
Air conditioning looks to be in good cosmetic order with no faults recorded
Door cards are clean and well kept with some light age-commensurate marking
Later-spec compact Porsche infotainment system in place of the radio
Carpets and headlining are largely clean and well kept with age-commensurate wear
Carpeted boot in good order with an excellent spare wheel
The Exterior
Eyecatching, distinctive bodyshell with iconic pop-up headlights
Bright red paintwork with black turbo decals
Chips and paint loss surrounding the wheel arches
Particularly heavy paint damage to the rear wheel arches
Minor chips and paint loss to the front bumpers
Pop-up headlights in excellent working order
Crack to the rear left-hand light lenses
All Porsche branding in good condition
Sunroof present and correct, and in fine fettle
Sitting on original Porsche-branded wheels in excellent order
Wearing a full set of good-quality Avon tyres with plenty of tread
Underneath, the car is in fair order with some surface corrosion
The Mechanics
Powered by the well-respected 2,479cc M44/51 Turbocharged I4 engine
5-speed manual transmission
Impressive performance with 220hp and a top speed of 157mph
Engine bay is in excellent order with no signs of corrosion we can discern
Engine is complete with service stickers still in situ
Car reportedly runs exactly as expected
Vendor reports no oil leaks, knocks or excessive smoke
Ultimately, an excellent and unaltered example
Summary
The Porsche 944 Turbo is still a very impressive beast.
This is a great opportunity to take on an example in need of only minor cosmetic improvements - and a superb prospect for a daily driver.
Notice to bidders
This item is sold on an ‘As is Where is’ basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and listing descriptions are for guidance purposes only*.** Car & Classic do not warrant listing accuracy. Full inspection is recommended. Viewings are at the seller’s discretion. Buyer is responsible for delivery and collection of any item purchased.*
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