Description
The Bolesworth Castle March 2025 Classic & Performance Car Auction
Sunday, 09th March 2025.
Registration – D734 KNB
Chassis No. – WP0ZZZ94ZGN405877
M. O. T. – NO
Odometer – 172, 000
Presenting in popular Sapphire Metallic Grey, ‘D73 KNB’ bears all the hallmarks of a 1986 example of Porsche’s 2. 5-litre sports coupe. ‘D73 KNB’ is being offered by the current keeper of 16-years with the odometer showing 172, 144 miles. The last MOT was undertaken in April 2020 and ‘D73 KNB’ has not turned a wheel since but has been garage stored throughout its current ownership. Offered here with NO RESERVE and complete with numerous bills, invoices and original manuals. ‘D73 KNB’ has a category C insurance marker listed against it dating from January 1997.
As essentially a “Porschificaton” of the Volkswagen derived 924, the 944 went on to be the marque’s most successful car until the advent of the Boxster. Gone was the 2-litre VW engine in favour of a home grown 2. 5 litre unit. ‘D73 KNB’ exhibits the muscular front and rear haunches that added some welcome road presence to the mix. With the body and paintwork vendor rated as “good,” some room for improvement is noted. There are a few areas of bubbling paintwork here and there but nothing out of kilter with ‘D73 KNB’s’ age and mileage. The 7J x 16-inch seven spoke alloys are finished in body colour and exhibit a little lacquer deterioration in places. The sports orientated cabin mixes elements of the original brown pinstriped upholstery with some later additions. A pair of rally style front seats have been fitted and are finished in red and black fabric. An aftermarket, three spoke SELM steering wheel is also fitted along with a contemporary Sony head unit. The rest is standard 944 fare and looks to be in a good, overall condition. An electric and removeable steel roof panel is present as are electric windows and exterior mirrors.
The key differentiator between the 924 and 944 was the latter’s Porsche developed and produced M44/ 40 2. 5 litre inline four cylinder engine. Its 160bhp was a welcome trade up from the 924’s 125bhp and the unit was notably more refined, too. In 1985, and so featuring on ‘D73 KNB’ some further refinements were made including a new instrument binnacle an upgraded alternator and a higher capacity sump.
In summary:
· Offered from long term enthusiast ownership
· Presenting in a popular and period appropriate livery
· Complete with ample provenance providing paperwork
This Car has been entered into Hampson Auctions, The Bolesworth classic and performance car and motorcycle auction, which will be held at Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9JJ on Sunday 09th March 2025.
Viewing sessions will take place at Bolesworth castle from 9am - 7pm on Saturday 08th March and from 9am - 12:00 on Sunday 09th March, with the auction itself commencing at 12pm on Sunday 09th March, and you are very welcome to join us there.
Prospective buyers can bid in the room, online, over the telephone or via commission – please contact Hampson Auctions directly if you would like to arrange one of the latter two options, or if you would like to request a condition report.
The auction catalogue so far is available to view via our website.
Auction entries are currently still being accepted, if you have a vehicle which you would like to consign, please contact us.
Buyer's Premium 12. 5%
