– 1985 Porsche 928 S
– European specifications car
– used to run in the US (West Virginia / Michigan), re-imported in 2018
– clean Carfax report from 1991 to 2017 gives evidence to the low mileage of only 60,400 mls
– attractive colour combination, dark blue exterior with grey leather interior
– dashboard devoid of heat cracks
– cruise control, climate control, sun roof
– period-correct Blaupunkt cassette radio installed
– runs on original alloys
The other great Porsche
This was supposed to be the heir to the throne, successor to the forever-young 911, which in the late 1960s was thought to be way past its prime, with not much of a future ahead. Hence a radically different layout was favoured: The new top-of-the-range model was designed to be a luxury touring car, with a powerful watercooled V8 engine in the front, providing 176 kW (240 hp) from 4,5 litres of displacement, and a transaxle layout, which enabled a weight distribution of nearly 50/50 (front/rear). The 928 debuted in 1977 at the Geneva Motor show. In 1978, it won the coveted “European Car of the Year” award, as the first sports car ever – a clear indication of just how advanced the 928 was both technically as well as with regards to styling. Many Porsche enthusiasts, however, greeted the 928 with something ranging from suspicion to downright rejection, as the 911 continued to sell. Nevertheless, the 928 became a success in its own right, with a construction period of no less than 18 years. Later models featured a 5.4 litre engine with up to 257 kW (350 hp). Only about 1/5 of all 928 came with a manual gearbox!