1981 Porsche 928

This 1981 Porsche 928 is a wonderfully original and well-presented example with a desirable 5-speed manual gearbox for a sporting drive. Handsomely understated colors, excellent documentation, fastidious maintenance, and just 22k Seller-stated miles make it a true standout.

Finished in rich Mocha Brown paint, this early Porsche 928 features the model’s signature pop-up headlights with washers, plus integrated fog lights, body-color mirror caps, a sunroof, a rear-window wiper, and dual exhaust. According to the Seller, the car underwent dry-ice cleaning. Photos of the body and paint finish and trim, along with paint meter readings, are posted in the online gallery. The 16-inch diameter ″phone dial” wheels feature full-color Porsche-crested center caps and mount Vredestein radial tires.

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The front seats and rear buckets are upholstered in Cashmere beige leather, while brown 928-logo floor mats protect the color-coordinated carpeting. Interior amenities include automatic climate control, cruise control, a Blaupunkt AM/FM cassette stereo and amplifier system, and power windows. The driver is greeted by a leather-wrapped steering wheel and VDO instruments including an 85-mph speedometer, tachometer, and gauges monitoring oil pressure, coolant temperature, voltage, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows only an approximate 22k miles, with about 500 understood to have been accumulated under the current ownership.

The extremely clean 4.5-liter V-8 engine features Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection and was factory-rated at a very robust 220 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque. As related by the Seller, the clutch slave cylinder was replaced in February 2022 and a service performed during June 2022 included replacement of the water pump, timing belt, rollers, and crankcase seal. The seller notes a PK tensioner was also installed during the June 2022 service. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a rear-mounted five-speed manual transaxle including a limited-slip differential. A reverse lock-out was installed in June 2022. Underpinnings include power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering, four-wheel independent suspension, and vented disc brakes at each corner. The front-lower ball joints were replaced in June 2022 with steel units.

Confirmed by the accompanying photographs, the engine, engine bay, underside, chassis and suspension are in exceptionally clean and presented in unmodified OEM specification and condition.

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Accompanied by its original service booklet and corresponding Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, this beautifully presented 1981 Porsche 928 was completed on April 4, 1981. Options are numerous and included US standard emissions, a digital radio, higher-amperage battery, limited-slip differential, a passenger-side electric mirror, light metal wheels, a cassette container and coin box, an amplifier system, automatic air conditioning, an electric sliding sunroof, and Pirelli tires. On May 13, 1981, the highly equipped 928 was sold to its first owner, the U.S. Compressed Gas Co., via H.B.L. of Fairfax, Virginia on May 13, 1981.

The Seller acquired the 928 in 2022, reportedly via the third owner. As offered, only an approximate 22k miles are accumulated. The original window sticker confirms original delivery details, along with the 928’s factory colors, standard and optional features, and total price of $43,245. Service records are included in the sale. The included Carfax report shows ownership in Pennsylvania, Kansas, North Carolina, and Illinois.

This 928 is offered with excellent documentation including a window sticker, service records, a clean Carfax report, Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, and a clean Montana title in the Seller’s name.

The fast, GT-oriented 928 marked a new direction for Porsche during the late 1970s and enjoyed great success, going on through several models and specifications through 1995. Today’s Porsche collectors and enthusiasts have rightly gravitated to this innovative model and quality, properly preserved, low-mileage examples such as this example are being snapped up by smart buyers. We agree wholeheartedly with this growing trend and suggest you take advantage of this uncommon opportunity to share the mystique.