Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 104
1988 Porsche 924 S Coupe VIN. WP0AA0923JN451174 Engine no. 46J03920
Sold for US$26,880 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 104
1988 Porsche 924 S Coupe
1988 Porsche 924 S Coupe
VIN. WP0AA0923JN451174
Engine no. 46J03920
VIN. WP0AA0923JN451174
Engine no. 46J03920
2,479cc SOHC 4-Cylinder Engine
Bosch Motronic Fuel Injection
156bhp at 5,500rpm
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
*Highly original example with less than 19,400 miles
*Extremely well preserved, serviced and ready to be enjoyed
*Final iteration of the 924 and last year of production
*Finished in India Red over Black interior with Porsche script
THE PORSCHE 924 S
Introduced in 1976 and in production until 1988, the 924 was Porsche's first front engined, rear wheel drive car to enter the market. Developed in conjunction with VW, it was built at an ex-NSU factory in Stuttgart and the standard 924 used a VW derived 4-cylinder, the block taken from the Audi 100 but fitted with a Porsche designed head and when fitted with Bosch K-Jet Tronic injection made 95 bhp. It has been unfairly said it used a VW van engine, in reality the block was shared but little else.
But this was not true of the 'S', just as we have here, however - the 2.5L block and everything else was entirely Porsche! The re-worked platform carried an inline 2.5 Liter 4-Cylinder, effectively half of the 928's 5.0 V8. It was the ideal entry level Porsche, its straight line performance was good and with its rear transaxle gearbox had perfect weight distribution for outstanding handling, making it a real drivers car. It was so popular that it even remained on sale alongside its replacement, the 944
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
The idea of evolution rather than revolution, is a mantra that Porsche enthusiasts know all too well. When Porsche introduced their joint-venture 924 in '76, the machine received positive reviews from critics. This attractive 1988 example is the most updated and refined, given its 2.5L engine, making it the most desirable year 924 available. This year 924S was also slightly quicker than its 944 counterpart due to its lighter weight and more aerodynamic body. This 924 is finished in India Red over a Black interior with the very retro Porsche script design. Very nicely equipped, this car was delivered new in US specifications and emission equipment, Blaupunkt "Reno" radio, air conditioning, power sunroof, power steering and more. This 924 is amongst one of the lowest mileage and original cars extant, covering a mere 19,389 miles at the time of cataloging. The car will be accompanied with receipts for both current and previous ownerships, Porsche issued certificate 'Porsche Production Specification" as well as factory brochures. Surely a wonderful opportunity to own an extraordinary example of the best iteration of the 924.
Bosch Motronic Fuel Injection
156bhp at 5,500rpm
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
*Highly original example with less than 19,400 miles
*Extremely well preserved, serviced and ready to be enjoyed
*Final iteration of the 924 and last year of production
*Finished in India Red over Black interior with Porsche script
THE PORSCHE 924 S
Introduced in 1976 and in production until 1988, the 924 was Porsche's first front engined, rear wheel drive car to enter the market. Developed in conjunction with VW, it was built at an ex-NSU factory in Stuttgart and the standard 924 used a VW derived 4-cylinder, the block taken from the Audi 100 but fitted with a Porsche designed head and when fitted with Bosch K-Jet Tronic injection made 95 bhp. It has been unfairly said it used a VW van engine, in reality the block was shared but little else.
But this was not true of the 'S', just as we have here, however - the 2.5L block and everything else was entirely Porsche! The re-worked platform carried an inline 2.5 Liter 4-Cylinder, effectively half of the 928's 5.0 V8. It was the ideal entry level Porsche, its straight line performance was good and with its rear transaxle gearbox had perfect weight distribution for outstanding handling, making it a real drivers car. It was so popular that it even remained on sale alongside its replacement, the 944
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
The idea of evolution rather than revolution, is a mantra that Porsche enthusiasts know all too well. When Porsche introduced their joint-venture 924 in '76, the machine received positive reviews from critics. This attractive 1988 example is the most updated and refined, given its 2.5L engine, making it the most desirable year 924 available. This year 924S was also slightly quicker than its 944 counterpart due to its lighter weight and more aerodynamic body. This 924 is finished in India Red over a Black interior with the very retro Porsche script design. Very nicely equipped, this car was delivered new in US specifications and emission equipment, Blaupunkt "Reno" radio, air conditioning, power sunroof, power steering and more. This 924 is amongst one of the lowest mileage and original cars extant, covering a mere 19,389 miles at the time of cataloging. The car will be accompanied with receipts for both current and previous ownerships, Porsche issued certificate 'Porsche Production Specification" as well as factory brochures. Surely a wonderful opportunity to own an extraordinary example of the best iteration of the 924.
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