Description
This 924S is an attractive example of Porsche’s modern classic transaxle sports car with an engaging manual gearbox and several tasteful enhancements.
It is finished in Zermatt Silver, over a period ‘pinstripe velour’ interior.
First registered on 1st September 1987, the car combines the handling characteristics of the narrow bodied 924 with the more powerful engine (and brakes) of the 944. It is thought to be one of only around 125 still on UK roads.
Power comes from a 148bhp 2. 5-litre inline-four, paired with an engaging five-speed manual gearbox.
It rides on a set of recently refurbished Porsche ‘Cookie Cutter’ wheels fitted with new Michelin Primacy 4 tyres in October 2022.
Accompanying the car are the original owner’s manuals, service books, tool roll and spare wheel, along with all three original keys (one in a Porsche Classic leather and suede pouch), the original vinyl bag for the removable sunroof panel, the original steering wheel plus a comprehensive collection of MOT certificates, tax discs and countless maintenance invoices dating back to 1997.
It was bought in 2021 by the current owner’s son from a member of The 924 Owners Club (who, in turn, had bought it from another member back in 2011) and - together - they set about a substantial list of improvements totalling £10, 000. This includes:
o New inner and outer sills by Club Autosport
o Sills and front wing repainted by KC Autocolours in Witney
o Original Porsche ‘Cookie Cutter’ wheels from the 1970’s (6J x 15 all-round, the only cookie cutters that fit the 924) – refurbished and repainted (in ‘Porsche Sapphire Metallic’) with diamond polished dish / rims by Exel Wheels
o New Michelin Primacy 4 tyres all round
o Rear hatch from an early car (no spoiler, no rear wiper hole or mechanism)
o New rear hatch pin kit and weather seal
o New under-bonnet insulation
o New Porsche rear bumper strip
o New Porsche floor mats
o New HT ignition lead set
o New starter motor
o New alternator
o New Bosch battery
o Front brake callipers refurbished by Bigg Red
o New brake discs and pads all round (Brembo)
o New brake master cylinder
o New track rod ends and tie rods
o New steering coupling
o New idle control valve hose
o New engine mounts
o New adjustable rear shock absorbers (Spax)
o ECU chip upgrade by 9Tuning (improved throttle response and power throughout the rev range)
o Short throttle wheel upgrade
o LED lights throughout (front and rear exterior plus all interior, including all 20 dashboard bulbs now with LED warm white)
o New Blaupunkt Hamburg SQM23 DAB radio and speakers fitted by Oxford Car Audio
o MOMO ‘Jackie Stewart’ black leather steering wheel (350mm in diameter and 34mm thick).
Significant work prior to current ownership included:
o New clutch at 119, 993 miles
o New front shock absorbers at 120, 257 miles
o New Cambelt and Belts Balanced at 126, 623 miles
o New windscreen at 131, 258 miles. SERVICE HISTORY:
Sep 1987 - 862 miles – John Lamb Chesterfield (Porsche)
Dec 1987 – 6, 166 miles – Parks Exeter (Porsche)
Apr 1988 – 12, 560 miles - John Lamb Chesterfield (Porsche)
Aug 1988 – 16, 460 miles – Merlin Chesterfield (Porsche)
Oct 1989 – 21, 091 miles – JCT600 (Porsche)
Aug 1990 – 25, 016 miles - JCT600 (Porsche)
Aug 1991 – 28, 600 miles - JCT600 (Porsche)
Aug 1992 – 31, 143 miles - JCT600 (Porsche)
Jul 1993 – 33, 474 miles - JCT600 (Porsche)
Aug 1994 – 36, 995 miles – KT Green
Aug 1995 – 41, 867 miles – KT Green
Apr 1996 – 45, 440 miles – KT Green
Nov 1997 – 51, 678 miles – Strasse Porsche
Nov 1998 – 56, 197miles - Strasse Porsche
Dec 1999 – 64, 105 miles - Strasse Porsche
Nov 2000 – 67, 660 miles – Ashworth & Sons Motor Engineers
Oct 2001 – mileage unrecorded – Peschkes Mercedes Engineer
Aug 2004 – 88, 870 - Strasse Porsche
Jan 2005 – 91, 309 miles - Strasse Porsche
Sep 2005 – 93, 804 – Wilbert Fleck
Dec 2006 – 99, 005 – Wilbert Fleck
Nov 2007 – mileage unrecorded - Owner
Jan 2012 – 109, 669 miles – Chris Turner Porsche
May 2013 – 114, 723 miles – NineX Motorsport
Mar 2014 – 117, 833 miles – NineX Motorsport
Feb 2017 – mileage unrecorded - Owner
Jul 2018 – 126, 623 miles – NineX Motorsport
Mar 2019 – mileage unrecorded - Owner
Mar 2021 – 131, 258 miles – NineX Motorsport
Jan 2022 – 132, 708 miles – Owner
Dec 2024 – 137, 566 miles - Owner
In March 2025, the current owner also replaced the spark plugs, distributor and rotor arm, fuel filter and gearbox oil.
Other points of note:
- Age-related stone chips and blemishes and age-related wear to the driver's seat.
- Minor cracking to dashboard.
- Some paintwork bubbling around a previously welded aerial hole in the front wing, around the lights illuminating the rear number plate and the receiving plates for the rear hatch pins.
- Rear heated window not working.
- Front driving light rubber buffer missing (spare in glovebox awaiting fitment).
- The most recent MOT test was on 24 March 2025 at 137, 812 miles, which was a first-time pass with just one advisory (for slight play in a wheel bearing).
SUMMARY:
This 924S is an attractive and highly usable example of Porsche’s modern classic transaxle sportscar. With £10, 000 spent on improvements and enhancements over the past four years, it combines the lightness and handling of a narrow-bodied 924 with the peppiness of a 944 engine to produce a wonderfully engaging and rewarding drive.
