1980 Porsche 924 Carrera GT

This left-hand drive 924 GT is a rare, highly original, low ownership and low mileage example. It comes with a comprehensive service history and an up-to-date service book. In the words of the vendor: “Nothing needs doing to it, it drives nicely and it’s not had any major work done to it. It’s all original”.

Introduced in June 1980, the 924 Carrera GT comes with an engine intercooler, polyurethane front wings and rear arch extensions. It benefits from a breakerless ignition system and an integrated flap in the body to replace the 'cog wheel' fuel filler. It also has an electrically operated driver's mirror (which became standard) and it dons the turbo rear spoiler, a passenger door mirror and iconic black cloth/velvet seats with red pinstripes, and 15-inch multi-spoke alloys.

The vendor bought this car in 2020 after travelling through much of Europe to find a quality example. This car was originally registered in Switzerland, where it changed hands three times, making the current owner its fourth keeper. In his words: “With only 400 having been built, it was hard to find a good one with a low mileage and a good history, so I travelled through France.” The car has only clocked up a shade over 86,000km and he explained that he is a reluctant seller. The only reason he’s parting with this car is because his teenage children no longer comfortably fit in the back. Not too long ago the vendor said “I took my 13-year-old daughter out for a drive; she was in the back seat and her two knees came either side of me.” As such, it’s time for this car to find a new home.

The exterior of the car is in lovely, original condition, with the bodywork in fine order throughout. The GT only came in three colour options of black, silver and red. From 1980 onwards, the 924s were fully galvanised, protecting them from rust. All four of the chrome rimmed black alloy wheels are in good condition and the car’s not had any major body work carried out, other than a minor respray to the front bumper. That’s because the vendor knocked the handbrake as he was getting out the car, so it rolled down the driveway into his company car.

Much like the rest of the car, the interior is fully original. The cabin is finished in the only available option for a 1980 GT. The black velvet and red pinstripe bucket sport seats are finished off with red piping. It comes with a minimalist centre console furnished with the original 80s Pioneer radio cassette player which is in working order.

80s Porsche and Turbo accents on the door cards, leather-wrapped three spoked steering wheel and door-sill finishers give the cabin a sporty and retro feel. The carpets, dashboard and upholstery throughout are in nice, original order complemented by the manual wind-up windows. There are a few minor imperfections, namely the discolouration of the carpet on the passenger side of the centre console and a minor mark on the front passenger seat. The car comes with a spare wheel, though there is a tear in the rubber boot floor liner. That being said, there is no evidence of water-stained carpets throughout, indicating the integrity of the floor pan and sills remain intact.

The 924 houses the VW Bosch K-Jetronic mechanical fuel injection system and the Audi-sourced 2.0L Turbocharged inline four-cylinder petrol engine. Everything in the engine bay is in its right and proper place and appears to be clean and dry. According to the owner, this 924 is mechanically sound and, from the invoices, the car has clearly been well maintained and servicing has been kept up to date.

Underneath there doesn’t appear to be any obvious signs of corrosion, oil leaks and worn or corroded suspension parts. The exhaust is a fairly simple structure in three parts and the middle box and rear tailpipe appear to be in fine shape.

The car comes with its original stamped service book and manual. The current owner has spent the best part of £10,000 on servicing and general maintenance in the two years he’s owned it. The majority of this was a major service at Porsche Reading last year which additionally included replacement of the cambelt, waterpump and 4 new tyres.

The 924 is a gorgeous piece of 1970s automotive art, echoing the evolution from 1960s curves towards the boxy looks of the 1980s. This isn't a fire breathing and demanding hot rod that expects its owner to adapt to its quirks and habits, rather it is a solidly reliable everyday sports coupé with remarkable versatility.

This may not be a car for tall drivers, as the steering wheel is set low which can interfere with long legs and there is far from copious amounts of space in the back. The 924 limited editions are very hard to find today, with the GTs coming from a time when Porsche tried to compete at Le Mans with the model. With such a limited production run and even fewer having modest mileage and a comprehensive service history, we think a prospective buyer will need to part with somewhere between £55,000 and £75,000 to take this car home. These cars are very well engineered and thoroughly deserve their contemporary acceptance among the Porsche classic collectibles.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; we are open weekdays 9am-5pm, to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.