1985 Porsche 928 S

The car in question is a Porsche 928 S produced in 1984 and registered on 1 February 1985 with chassis WPOZZZ92ZFS840606. The 4664 cc engine develops a power of 310 hp. At the time the photos were taken, the car's odometer reads 127,561 km. The line is typical of those years with the famous "wedge style" present on European sports cars and GTs. The car became part of US pop culture, its target market, through appearances in some US films and TV series including the most famous which is probably “risky business” with a young Tom Cruise driving a gold-coloured 928. A big feature of the model is obviously the round pop-up headlights. Speaking of the interiors, some of the features were undoubtedly the adjustment of the steering wheel that moved the instrument panel with it to ensure that it remained fully visible regardless of the driver's height and its adjustments, in addition to this, the introduction of the central console was important, a feature not present on the 911 and other Porsche models previously, today we still find it on all current models from the Cayenne to the Panamera. A quirky detail of the car is certainly the rear sun visors, in case someone was brave enough to take a trip in the back seats.

The exteriors of this specimen are in good general condition, with a metallic silver colour and first paint (about 80%), not restored, with some defects, especially in the lower part of the sides and bumpers. The front bumper should be repaired on the left side, near the front wheel where there was expected to be the continuation of the under-bumper lip, obviously to be replaced. The left front arrow is broken and the front rectangular lights are not aligned properly, a sign of a small bump. The rear bumper is in good condition with only some superficial signs, the sides do not show any parking bumps, they have some signs of gravel in the lower part and a small sign of leaked paint. The doors are well aligned and open and close correctly, as does the front hood. The same cannot be said about the rear boot lid not closing properly after a bad lock replacement, so it needs to be revised. The pop-up headlights move correctly, the lights work both front and rear and both are in excellent condition with no signs of ageing. Some of the seals have to be replaced as they are corroded by time and bad weather, and the rubber of the rear spoiler is slightly worn by time and atmospheric agents. The original 16 "rims on 225/50 tyres seem to have undergone retouching and if you want to restore the car to a state of perfection it would be necessary to repaint them. We do not think it needs a total repainting, but a good polishing, painting of the bumpers and replacement of the spoiler under the bumper.

Entering the cabin, the GT soul of the car is shown immediately thanks to the large centre console that never existed on the 911 and the spacious and comfortable leather seats, ideal for long journeys. The carpet is in good condition and may look better after a thorough interior wash, which the current owner did not do. The dashboard has a small cut as shown in the photo, the plastics are in order, but a button on the centre console is out of its place. The only sore point is the components worn out by using: the steering wheel and the gear knob and also an air vent for the windshield is visibly cracked. The seats are all in all in fair condition, there is a seam with a cut in the side of the driver's seat, certainly caused by normal use and by the physiological rubbing given by getting into the passenger compartment, the internal lever to lower the driver's seat is missing, although this can be folded by the more useful external lever, the headrests are in good condition. The interior headliner is in excellent condition and is not dropped or damaged, the only problem is the electrical sunroof that it’s not working, probably for a loss of power. Opening the trunk we see a plate that identifies the frame, the type of engine and the paint code, the trunk cover has cuts. The state of wear can be seen in the rubbers and oxidized parts, there is no spare wheel.

The car has some points of wear and corrosion in the components of the chassis which, however, do not prevent the use of the car. There are no visible signs of oil leaks below the engine that starts correctly.

The car is registered with a Bergamo (BG) plate in February 1985 and re-registered with a Verona (VR) plate in 1991. We cannot be sure if in 1991 it changed owner with a person resident in Verona or if the owner himself, from Bergamo, changed residence. The current owner inherited it from her brother who bought the car in 2003 and kept it jealously guarded until 2018 when it passed to his sister. To know for sure the number of former owners, a historical certificate of the vehicle should be requested. The last MOT was dated March 19, 2021 and received a regular outcome. The current owner does not use the car which is kept in a garage and started only a few times a year for a ride inside the garage. The oil change with complete service, replacement of the battery and brake fluid, the overhaul of the radiator and other work for the maintenance of the car are dated February 2019. Other works carried out date back to April 2019 and include the replacement of the rpm sensor and pressure regulator, bonnet and trunk shock absorbers, left bank regulator replacement, injector cleaning and other repairs. In May 2019, the tires were replaced as well as the spark plug cables, the central exhaust was repaired, and the set-up was checked. The invoices for these works (unofficial Porsche) are in the photo gallery. The timing belt change is prior to 2018. We have no other documents available than those photographed.

This 928 S is an honest car: of course, it is not perfect and needs some aesthetic and mechanical work to get it back to its former glory, but it is a solid car: the engine with only two valves per cylinder limits the damage in case of breakage of the timing belt, which would not happen with a “four-valve”. The manual gearbox also gives better performance and consumption and ultimately fewer problems and ease of resale. It is an excellent car that, if well cared for, is pleasant to drive on long journeys and which boasts excellent finishes and technical solutions that make it easy to recover spare parts, even those of competitors, with significant savings on costs. For connoisseurs of the brand, the S version is the best choice: a car of great interest, robust and that does not go unnoticed, the front naturally aspirated V8 engine, the rear-wheel-drive with a manual gearbox is a strong testimony of Porsche's past. In the end, a car to keep an eye on for years to come, with the right care, can still give you plenty of excitement and assured reliability.

Price estimate for this Porsche 928 S: € 15.000 - € 20.000

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