924 Turbos are rumored to be great little drivers, even if the turbocharged 924 struggles to perform as well as the naturally aspirated 944 (with the 944 Turbo in an entirely different class). Here we have what appears to be a clean example.
If it’s not bid up too much and the reserve isn’t crazy, could this be a bargain? The complete lack of useful interior photos has us a bit afraid, but the seller does confess it needs work.
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Hialeah, Florida
$760 with 3 bids and reserve not met
01/04/2014 update: Ended at $2,424 with 20 bids and reserve not met
We’re not sure why anyone would paint phone dial wheels black, but here they are.
Here’s the only photo from inside the car.
Ah…Bosch K-Jet. Yes, that’s a fuel distributor.
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Porsche 924 Turbo 931
These 924’s are light car quick and nimble handling cars .
This Gambia Red metallic 924 starts right up , the 5 speed transaxle was upgraded to the Porsche 944 latter type 1086 and on she shifts perfectly clutch is as it should be ..with no cold start issues.
This is a 5 lug original turbo factory car with a removable sunroof, 4 wheel disc brakes and power windows, witch functions as they should. The engine temp is cool and the oil pressure is where it should be, manual steering rack . factory a/c car with heater .
( all components are intact car is complete ).
Regular 924 / 944 hood available is the scooped one is not wanted. can paint to match if desired
All in all is a great platform for the right person wanting drive and restore at the same time and own a small piece of Porsche 944 history.
Points of continued restoration
The interior is need of a redue but all components are intact this car is equipped with rare Porsche Sport seats,the rugs are dirty , and were recently changed to oem black , the back seats are like new , the headliner is excellent as well as the sunroof interior and exterior the has usual cracks ( Florida sun ) , no radio .
The Body is straight and free of any major rust , the car was repainted and a body kit installed, by previous owner, we removed the body kit to move towards it original condition. The exterior paint is dull and faded
The under carriage is clean, and structurally sound.
Fun Factor
Drive and own a piece of Porsche history a blast from the past. these cars are fun to drive not only are the good on gas,it has power when you want it, push down on the pedal, the boost come’s on and off you go.
Totally different than driving Porsche 944 2.5 car . I own a few 944’s and this one is allot of fun to drive.
Porsche OEM 16″ wheels and tires 928
Wheel option offered to winning bidder 16 Forged wheels
Regular hood available is the scooped one is not wanted. (free exchange )
Recently Serviced Oct 2013
new timing belt. new water pump, 5 speed new typed added, rebuilt fuel dist, new fuel pump, full tune up with filters oil , air and fuel , new spark plugs, charge piped added, rug added ( black ),