Porsche 944
In model year 1982, a fourth Porsche model line came onto the market. The 944 bridged the price and performance gap between the 924 and the 911 SC. Although the body of the 944 was based on the 924, it had considerably more striking contours. The 944 also featured a 2.5-litre in-line four-cylinder engine developed by Porsche.
The 944 was therefore viewed as a "true" Porsche in the eyes of customers. A front spoiler painted in the exterior colour with square rubber buffers as well as much wider, slightly angular wings clearly distinguished the 944 from the 924.
This Example - 1985
A normally aspirated, 5 speed manual, non-sunroofed, with extensive maintenance work done in preparation for a discerning owner.
Beautifully balanced, 50 / 50 weight distribution. This is a lovely car to drive in elegant Kalahari Metallic (paint code LA1Y). Impresses with fully polished ATS cookie cutters in immaculate condition and new Bridgestone tyres.
Porsche scripted seat fabric front and rear in very good condition. Blemish free dashboard. Auto Technica sports steering wheel, powerful Sony stereo with great sounds (aux. cord for phone connection).
Recent mechanical works carried out as below:
- Water pump, cam and balance belts replaced along with idlers and tensioner pulleys,
- Engine oil and filter, coolant flush and change, new spark plugs, new air filter,
- New front and rear brake pads,
- Alternator R&R and overhaul with bearings and brushes,
- New bonnet struts.
Porsche 944 Driver's manual / maintenance record present, though not complete. 2 keys.
The vehicle comes with a very good array of spare parts.
- Oil and air filters, a water pump, timing belt kit and set of front and rear brake pads.
- A spare tail light, side mirrors, various switches, headlight lamps, etc.
- A second set of cookie cutters (black and chrome) and a complete spare hatch glass with rubber spoiler.
- Spare wheel and jack present, aftermarket compressor.
- Upgraded to S2 front bumper and Turbo grill.
- Permanently installed fire extinguisher.
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Delivery |
UK delivered - Imported 1/97 |
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Miles |
48,831 on the clock - books but no service records to verify - assume once around clock |
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Location |
Albury, NSW |
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VIN |
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Registration |
30 Nov 21 for NSW buyers, otherwise delivered unregistered |
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BUYERS PREMIUM |
Zero - intro offer - $1 joining fee to validate buyers only |
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Contact Seller |
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Guide |
$25-30,000 |
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What the Experts Say
Porsche Australia Reference https://www.porsche.com/australia/accessoriesandservice/classic/models/944/944/
Casey Putsch - American reviewers rarely have strong opinions to risk offending anyone but this guy does a great review
VIN Wiki - The 944 is the best Porsche
JayEMM - “The 944 is a hell of a car”