Description
The Bolesworth Castle March 2025 Classic & Performance Car Auction
Sunday, 09th March 2025.
1987 Porsche 928 S
Registration – IXI 928
Chassis No. – WP0ZZZ92ZGS840565
M. O. T. – February 2026
Odometer – 85, 665
Coming from a period of ownership approaching 25 years, ‘IXI928’ represents a striking looking example of this groundbreaking GT icon from Porsche. With just six registered keepers and an admirably sensible 85, 665 miles to date, ‘IXI928’ offers a very solid provenance. According to MOT records, ‘IXI928’ has accrued just 500 miles since 2006 but has just an advisory free pass as recently as February 2025. With a great colourway, a high degree of 1980’s style and originality and that long period of ownership, ‘IXI928’ is now ready for its next lucky owner.
The Porsche 928 was originally conceived as a replacement for the famed 911 but couldn’t have been more revolutionary. The 911’s rear engined, air-cooled, flat six configuration was eschewed in favour of a front mounted, water cooled V8 with the 928 offering a much more commodious GT style configuration. Dating from 1987 ‘IXI928’ enjoys a generous mechanical specification with the 4. 7-litre V8 now uprated to a generous 310PS power output. ‘IXI928’ is fitted with the smooth shifting four speed automatic transmission lending this GT car, all day 150 mph autobahn capabilities if required. The engine bay of ‘IXI928’looks highly original and well presented with the sinuous, alloy intake system seeming to exude a sense of power and refinement.
The futuristic looking 928 shape still looks surprisingly contemporary given its age and ‘IXI928’ presents in bright, and popular, Guards Red livery. This S model features a bigger chin spoiler and prominent boot lid spoiler. The signature “lens up” pop up headlamps are present, of course, and an original set of Fuchs manufactured “slab” style alloy wheels are fitted. These are 16-inch items and look to be in a fine, overall condition. A factory fitted steel tilt and slide sunroof is noted as present. ‘IXI928’s’ cabin is even more futuristic looking than the curvy exterior. The upholstery is finished in Linen hued leather and the seats are deeply cushioned and bolstered for optimum support. Mahogany shaded carpets combine with brown trim parts to continue that late 1980’s ambiance. The condition of both interior and exterior looks to be excellent for this car’s nearly 40-year age. A lovely example of a seminal Porsche model.
In summary:
· Offered from a period of long term ownership of nearly 25 years
· A vibrant looking example of this watershed model in a great livery
· Complete with a long and advisory free MOT
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.
£12000 - £14000
Buyer's Premium 12. 5%
