1983 PORSCHE 928 S - MANUAL

KEY FACTS

• A low-mileage example of Porsche’s front-engined grand tourer, finished in the iconic shade of Guards Red.
• Under the bonnet is the 296bhp 4.7-litre V8, which drives the rear wheels via the rare and sought-after five-speed manual gearbox.
• The car was delivered new via AFN of Guildford in January 1983 and used regularly for around five years, before being placed into storage in late 1987, at around 36,800 miles. Sparingly used until 2001, it was then driven more regularly until 2005, before entering a second period in storage.
• After accounting for the periods spent off the road, the car has a good service history to support its indicated mileage.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 928 S was specified with Guards Red paintwork, a two-tone grey and black cloth interior, electric windows and electrically adjustable seats.
• An updated stereo has been installed.
• Its original owner’s manuals, service book and spare keys will be included, along with a raft of maintenance invoices and a copy of Classic Porsche, featuring ‘CPC 620Y’ in a piece written by Gordie Woollacott.

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage.
• Its Guards Red finish has previously been resprayed by an approved bodyshop, and now presents in excellent condition.
• Inside, the two-tone upholstery has some age-related ‘bobbling’ to the cloth, along with a few creases to the vinyl outer sections. There is minor wear to other pieces of the interior trim, and three small screw holes near the clock.
• The dashboard lights are currently inoperative, but the car will be seen by an electrician prior to handover to the next owner.
• The electrically adjusted aerial can sometimes stick, and the car is known to display an incorrect faulty tail light warning.
• The most recent MOT test was on 10 September 2021 at 65,051 miles, which was a pass with one advisory to monitor cracking in the tyres.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was in May 2021 at 65,019 miles, where technicians at DC Engineering replaced the engine oil, filters, brake fluid, cam belt, water pump, belt rollers, spark plugs, battery and temperature sensor.

Dates and mileage:

• 25/03/1983 - 843 miles - AFN
• 09/01/1984 - 10,602 miles - AFN
• 15/11/1984 - 20,401 miles - AFN
• 22/06/1987 - 36,778 miles - AFN
• 18/07/2001 - 48,748 miles - AFN
• 01/03/2003 - 51,545 miles - Tony Greatorex
• 07/05/2004 - 60,220 miles Tony Greatorex
• 15/04/2005 - 63,089 miles Tony Greatorex (Including clutch kit)
• 02/07/2018 - 64,330 miles - Cranmore GT Ltd (Including cam belt)
• 04/07/2019 - 64,412 miles - Classic & Sports Car Services
• 31/05/2021 - 65,019 miles - D.C. Engineering (including cam belt)

SUMMARY

This Porsche 928 S is an appealing example of the marque's modern classic grand tourer, which has been driven relatively sparingly throughout its life. It has been maintained by a handful of main dealers and specialists, and it should now prove to be a fine choice for long-distance driving or for occasional B-road blasts, where its rare manual gearbox can come into its own.

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