1986 Porsche 924 S

We are pleased to be offering for sale a lovely 924S from the first year of production. Silver was all the rage and our car is thus adorned.

It is mated with a Germanic black interior, with a splash of colour from the brown velour pinstripe seats. How cool are they?

The 924S is also fitted with an automatic gearbox, which undoubtedly makes this car a doddle to drive.

Our seller bought the car at auction just over a year ago and having recently been gifted another car (lucky fella), he has entrusted us with the Porsche’s sale as he cannot afford to run two cars.

Being exceptionally tall, he had deliberately sought out an automatic gearbox equipped 924, as he struggles to easily operate a clutch pedal.

The car had been subject to much expense before he acquired it, but during his ownership he has continued to lavish care, attention and a good deal of cash on it.

As an introduction to Porsche ownership, this 924S ticks all the boxes.

Silver paintwork is good at hiding flaws, but we think it is in extremely good order for a 35-year-old car. It has clearly been looked after.

We do note some marks on the roof above the driver’s door and the front bumper and front spoiler could do with some cosmetic attention. There is also a noticeable scratch on the passenger side rear wing.

There is a removable sunroof for those days when wind in the hair motoring is required.

The alloy wheels present well and have been refurbished recently. Our seller fitted four brand new tyres in March of this year. We always like to see matching rubber on all four corners. Cars always drive better that way.

We just adore the brown pinstripe seats and matching door cards. They lift what would otherwise be a rather sombre interior. The front perches are comfortable too, whilst the back seats are best suited to those who are vertically challenged.

We can see that the stitching on the front seats where the velour joins the vinyl has been repaired with stitches. It is perhaps not the neatest of jobs.

The driving position is good, with the T-handle gear lever falling readily to hand. Ahead of it sits auxiliary gauges and the clock.

A modern CD radio is also fitted. We would be tempted to source an old Blaupunkt cassette player to complete the original look.

The black carpets look ok, though a little adhesive applied in places may help improve the look.

The load compartment boasts matching carpet, perhaps a little grubby in places. There’s a fabric cover to hide the contents, which includes a full size (but non alloy) spare wheel.

Being fastidious sorts, we would be tempted to get the car on a ramp, break out a wire brush and then splash copious amounts of underseal around. Prevention is always better than cure.

The engine compartment too could do with some cosmetic attention in places. The area close to the battery show some early signs of corrosion which needs nipping in the bud.

Maintenance in recent years has certainly not been skimped on, being serviced regularly. No one wants to buy a Porsche that hasn’t been maintained properly as you are just asking for trouble. There should be no such worries here. There are new parts aplenty…

This 924S comes with plenty of old invoices which we like very much. It takes the guesswork out of trying to work out what may need doing.

Our fastidious seller has spent plenty on the car in his short period of ownership. Work includes:

New battery

New radiator

Rewiring work

4 new tyres fitted

Serviced and MoT done in March of this year

We also gather that other fairly recent works includes

Refurbished the alloy wheels

Reconditioned the power steering

Reconditioned the alternator

New discs and pads

New front wishbones

Cam belt done

Balancer shaft belt and pulleys changed

There are also plenty of old MoT certificates for your delectation.

We have a lot of time for the 924, especially in more powerful ‘S’ guise. Sharp, clean lines and details like the pop up headlights are sure to delight.

The 924S is a great driver’s car too, being well balanced when the roads turn twisty.

We would never recommend buying an unloved Porsche, as unwelcome bills are sure to rear their ugly head.

This car has had a lot of money spent on it in recent years and that should give reassurance to the car’s new owner.

We estimate the car will sell for between £4,000 and £7,000. A lot of car, for very little cash. And then you can honestly say, oh I drive a Porsche. Who isn’t going to be impressed?

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