NO RESERVE! 1987 Porsche 924S - spares or repair car

Highlights


• Non running spares or repair only
• Largely complete interior
• Galvanised shell looks solid

The Background 

Debuting in 1976 as a replacement for the 914 the 924 was an instant sales success thanks to its near-perfect weight distribution and revered Porsche build quality. 

It was the German manufacturer’s first effort at a front-engined, rear-wheel-drive layout but despite its excellent handling characteristics the car was somewhat scorned for its lack of outright power. 

The History 

This 924 was sold to the current owner along with a V8-powered, track ready 924, however, instead of being recommissioned or restored it was used as a donor car and so some parts have been removed. 

It arrived as a non-runner and hasn’t been touched in the time that the current owners have been in possession and little is known of its past.

The Paperwork 

The car comes with a V5 and a key but nothing else was supplied to the current owner.

The Interior

Perhaps being ignored for so long was a good thing for the interior as under the grime it looks like it is actually wearing well and would clean up with some elbow grease. This car could be restored or kept as a parts donor for another 924. The seats have very little wear, the carpets look good and the dash top is not cracked. 

On the downside it is missing the driver’s door card, and notably the window glass but it looks like it was removed rather than smashed as there is no evidence of broken glass and the window has been taped up to keep the weather out. The glove box catch doesn't seem to work but aside from these few issues the interior appears to be original and complete.

The Exterior

The near side wheels are missing and the space saver spares were fitted only to move the car for pictures. The driver's side alloy wheels are not included in the sale.

Having been standing for possibly a decade the paint is somewhat worse for wear, mostly flat and with lacquer peel in places, however the panels look good underneath as they are not rusty or dented and the chassis appears to be solid, much of these cars were galvanised from the factory so unless damaged they hold up well to the elements.

The car has a sunroof and of course those famous pop up lights but as there is no battery these could not be tested.

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Mechanics

The bulk of the engine is mostly in place but it appears to be missing the inlet manifold and distributor among other things and as such doesn’t run. 

The steering works and the gearbox and transaxle are present so assuming the block and head are good this could be repaired or used as a great source of mechanical parts for another project

The appeal


Although it looks off-putting at first glance, this appears to be a solid and largely complete car with a pretty healthy interior, straight body and decent mechanicals. It could either be a great project to recommission or a good source of donor parts for another 924 and it deserves to live on in either capacity.
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Vehicle specification
  • Year 1986
  • Make Porsche
  • Model 924
  • Colour Blue
  • Engine size 2479
Auction Details
  • Seller Type Private
  • Location Surrey
  • Country United Kingdom
Bidding history
13 bids from 6 bidders
  • MP•••• £1,300 16/09/21
  • ca•••• £1,200 16/09/21
  • MP•••• £1,100 16/09/21
  • ca•••• £1,000 16/09/21
  • MP•••• £900 16/09/21
  • Ms•••• £800 16/09/21
  • Mo•••• £700 16/09/21
  • ca•••• £600 15/09/21
  • MP•••• £500 15/09/21
  • Ms•••• £400 10/09/21
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