1988 Porsche 928 S4

On offer here is an excellent 928 S4 which has been in the same hands since 2004. The seller, a car enthusiast to the core, purchased the car on his retirement, a rather lovely gift to himself.

He tells us that this is the third 928 that he has owned and being a late car, it is without doubt the very best.

Most of our classic car sellers take good care of their cars, but our seller is more fastidious than most and this is undoubtedly reflected in the car’s condition. Always garaged, regularly serviced, and taken out for a little light exercise at least every few days, the car has wanted for nothing.

The S4 has been treated to a professional bare metal respray a few years back so that the ‘Guards Red’ paintwork now positively pops.

This S4 is a proper driver’s car too, so no slushamatic gearbox. Instead, a slick manual transmission is fitted, ideal for harnessing the power of that sonorous V8.

The car has covered around 3,000 miles a year and our seller, a Porsche Club member, enjoyed many tours, the most memorable being a trip to the Isle of Man, where the assembled cars were able to drive the famous TT course.

As our seller approaches his 80th birthday and with nothing but excellent experiences with the Porsche brand, he has already purchased the 928’s replacement. A Panamera Turbo is now the object of his automotive affections and undoubtedly appeals as it combines the attributes of a sports car and a saloon car. Good choice.

And, it includes that very cool number plate!

In 2016, renowned independent Porsche dealers, Specialist Cars of Malton, were charged with carrying out a full bare metal respray on our 928. Looking at the vehicle that sits before us, they undoubtedly did an excellent job.

There’s no doubt that Guards Red helps to accentuate the 928’s sharp lines and looking closely you can admire the attention to detail.

We can find little to criticise, but always recommend you come and view a car before placing a bid. We know the car will have been cared for since the respray, with plenty of cleaning, polishing etc. The fact the car also has a tailored car cover with it, speaks volumes too. Sometime garaging a car is just not enough!

The alloy wheels are free from scuffs and parking grazes, and each comes fitted with a premium Bridgestone Potenza tyre. We would have expected nothing less from our seller. Good tyres are always an excellent indication of caring classic car ownership.

You will also note the fully operational electric sunroof, ideal for those days when a little wind in the hair motoring is required.

Porsche has been making lovely interiors for many a year and the 928’s is a beauty. The electric seats up front are just as comfortable as they look, and the infinite adjustment means that finding an ideal driving position is easy.

There’s a simplicity to the controls that is now so sadly missing in modern cars. All the saliant information is displayed in clear instruments ahead of the driver, nothing superfluous.

The seats are covered in quality grey hide and considering they have been sat on for over 30 years, they are in remarkably good condition. There is a little gentle creasing in places, quite lovely.

Yes, there are rear seats, but they are really only suitable for children. Better to look upon them as extra luggage space.

The car comes with its original Porsche floor mats, with just a few marks from years of use.

The air conditioning was system was reconditioned in 2018 and we can report that it is fully functional.

The CD/radio was replaced a few years ago and works fine.

Our seller was honest in his summary of the car and mentioned that the car has a small crack in the dashboard and a slight bowing. He says this was how it was when he bought the car, and it has not changed during his ownership.

The boot area is generally neat and tide and houses a space saver spare tyre and tools. There is also a retractable cover to keep the boot contents concealed from prying eyes.

We always include plenty of pictures of the underside of the cars we sell. Take a look at those for the 928 and you will surely be impressed. We were! We can find nothing that would give us any cause for concern.

The stainless-steel exhaust is fairly new too.

When you buy an older car, it is often just as much about the owner as the car itself and our seller has never skimped on maintenance.

That powerful V8 fills the engine bay and is a delight to behold. All the clear signs of careful maintenance are there, ably demonstrated by a lack of dirt and signs of new components.

We suggest you make a cup of tea before wading through the S4’s extensive history. It will take a while but from it you will see the attention to detail that this car has always had, especially in our seller’s ownership.

The raft of paperwork includes invoices for regular servicing, most important with a car like this. The last service was in December 2020.

Important things like cambelt changes have always been done at the right time too. And that we believe was our seller’s philosophy. If it needed doing, get it done right away.

We suggest you check out the S4’s MoT history too. From it you will see that the last advisories were for some minor bulb issues way back in 2010. The current certificate is valid until January 2022.

This lovely 928 must surely be one of the very best in the UK right now. And it’s a later S4 model with the power to match those striking looks.

It is a car that can truly offer a sports car driving experience one minute yet can just as easily take on the role of comfortable long-distance cruiser too.

An impeccable maintenance history from a careful long-term owner should give a prospective buyer confidence in this car.

We estimate that the car will sell for between £25,000 and £30,000 and values are increasing. Buy today, enjoy tomorrow. German engineering at its finest.

Viewing is always encouraged, within government guidelines of course. The car is located at our Abingdon headquarters; we are open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and to arrange an appointment please use the ‘Contact Seller’ button at the top of the listing to make an appointment. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’