1987 Porsche 944

The 944 improved in just about every single area compared to the 924. The 944 was faster, had better handling, improved brakes, and was more comfortable to drive. The 944 also had near-perfect weight distribution thanks to the rear transaxle balancing against the front-engine. By 1985, the 944 received several upgrades, most notably an upgraded alternator, increased oil sump capacity, new front and rear cast alloy control arms and semi-trailing arms, a larger fuel tank, Porsche HiFi sound system, and changes in the mounting of the rear transaxle to decrease both noise and vibration. 1987 saw the inclusion of anti-lock braking systems and airbags.

This 944 is finished in white, and for the most part, the paint has been kept in excellent condition. Evidenced by the bumper protector and mirror protectors, it’s clear that the owner took great care to keep this Porsche in good condition. Damage around the outside is minimal but there are some areas to note. There is a chip at the bottom of the front bumper by the driver’s side wheel, and a sizable crease in the rear bumper that does not appear to be the result of a collision. There are also 3 dents up front on both sides of the Porsche badge. The rock guard on each of the rear fenders appear to have cracked over the years, but the metal surrounding those rock guards appears to be free of flaws. It should also be noted that the photographer’s lens is polarized, which is why the tint appears to be spotty in some of the photos, but the photographer reports that the windows are fine in person. There is a scratch on the driver’s side front fender, and the wheels on the car are immaculate. It should also be noted that the original “phone dial” style wheels are included with the car, but they are not in the same spectacular condition as the ones currently on the vehicle are.

The interior to this 944 is blacked out. Black leather seats, black carpets, black dashboard, and so on. They only colors in this interior are the red gauge needles, and whatever color you set the aftermarket Blaupunkt Stereo to. The steering wheel and shifter are both in excellent condition, and the leather seats look even better. Both seats show no creasing whatsoever, and there are no holes or tears. The floor mats look undamaged as well. The two rear seats also appear to have been unbothered over the years. The removable sunroof is spotless and neither of the latches show any signs of corrosion. It is abundantly apparent that the seller has gone to great lengths to preserve this 944s interior. Well done.

This 944 has been well loved and lived an easy life here in California. Thanks to that, there is no corrosion to be seen underneath. That being said, there is minor surface corrosion along the exhaust.

History on this 944 is brief, but it encompasses quite a lot. The seller purchased the vehicle in 1989 when it had roughly 7,000 miles on the odometer. Car Fax on the vehicle begins at 48,000 miles.

The 944 is certainly a vehicle worthy of the Porsche mantle. The car comes with an extra set of wheels and tires, an aftermarket stereo, a manual transmission, and nearly perfect 50/50 weight distribution. (50.7%/49.3% to be exact.) All of these add-ons and features add up to deliver a fantastic driving experience. The seller has done a remarkable job keeping this vehicle in great condition and 35 years later, it shows. Now this groovy German coupe is ready for a new owner, making this an excellent opportunity to secure a clean example of one of the best selling Porsches ever made.