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Frozen in Time: 12k 1987 Porsche 944s
In 1987 Porsche released the 944s, the S differed from the standard cars in that they possessed a dual overhead cam 16 valve 192 horsepower version of the stock 2.5 litre engine. The S cars also came with optional dual airbags and ABS. While the S cars have never had the same cache as the Turbo cars, they do represent a upgrade in performance over the standard 944.
The owners of this car have obviously cherished this 944s over the mere 12k miles it has traveled over the last 23 years.
From the seller -
“Quite possibly the finest and cleanest automobiles my hands have ever caressed, I am very proud and privileged to introduce to you this 1987 Porsche 944s. The mileage is mind numbing for me to fathom at only 12,419 miles which brings this vehicle to an average of 539 miles a year that it was driven, UNREAL!!!! This vehicle looks, runs, feels, sounds like it just came from Stuttgart Germany. The story on this vehicle is as impressive as the vehicle. It was originally purchased by an affluent businessman under his corporations name, he enjoyed the presence of this beauty. It was then sold from the corporation to the gentleman himself, finally the vehicle was sold from the father to his son who is respected local physician. So this vehicle has literally remained in the same family since the showroom floor. I acquired this vehicle from the son who has to part ways with the vehicle since he has too many toys and has no time for them.
The owner of this car was so meticulous that not only having the original window sticker would do, he even kept the newspaper photo ad of the car dealership where he bought it from. The car has NEVER seen rain or inclement weather, it has literally been started to allow the fluids to run and then remain in the garage. I had the joy of driving this vehicle for 60 miles and it ran like a top with no hesitations or slips, still very solid and handles like a dream. There has never been any accidents to this vehicle and everything is original. This vehicle would pass the inspection of even the most scrupulous Porsche enthusiast. The vehicle was last serviced in 2008 (approximately 150 miles ago) in which the valve gaskets were replaced and oil changed, the belt was fine and did not need to be replaced. The only thing I noted was that the AC does work but will need to be charged with freon.
This was the first year of the 944s and in regards to collector significance: “Although by Porsche standards many were built, by 2010 the number of surviving 944s (in any condition) is falling to around 40%[citation needed] due to the high maintenance costs of the now old and higher mileage cars scaring off potential buyers. The post-1985 cars (referred to as the 85 and 1/2′s), Turbos and S variants are considered more desirable than the earlier cars; having improved interiors, suspensions, and engines.” This car belongs in a showroom/museum more than my garage or anyone else, I HIGHLY doubt you will be able to find a cleaner or lower mileage 944s than this.”
I have to agree with the seller, there are not many 944′s running around with this sort of mileage. That being said, this is an S car finished in a gold/brown color scheme. The miles alone do not make this a $20k car and the seller is going to be in for a long wait if he/she sticks to that price.
From a historic standpoint this is an important car, it is as close to new as you can find some 20 years later. But, this is not a museum piece that you store under cover. It is just not rare enough to merit that sort of attention or the asking price for that matter.
~Aaron.
Low-mile E28 M5 for sale
The early M cars are the purest of the line, and it’s great to find them in original, unmolested, and unabused condition. There isn’t a whole lot of info on the listing about this M5, but the pictures and mileage point to a very clean, very original example. The interior and exterior look practically new, the only aspect reflecting its 22 years of age being the engine, but that’s more of a nice reminder that there was time when engines weren’t hidden by anonymous sheets of black plastic. You just don’t find the early M-cars with 50k miles very often, and it’s especially tempting when it’s an M5 with the robust S38 powerplant.
Priced just under $17k, it’s not a cheap car, but I really think it’s a good value. I like that it sits on the original wheels and as I mentioned, is extremely clean top to bottom. Not only a good buy for the growing historical value, this is a car that could be a ton of fun through another 150k miles.
-NR
1992 Porsche 968 With a Story
Normally a car with a story is not a good thing, engine fire, blown this or that, or flood damage are not the kind of stories a prospective buyer wants to hear. Every once in awhile, you hear a story that actually adds to the cache of a car. Take this 1992 968 for example, owner buys car new and drives for 40k careful miles only to park it and abandon it with a ton if Porsche rarities for a little more than a decade.
Some lucky fellow backs into bidding on the treasure including said 968. What the new owner finds is a car that is lightly disassembled but in perfect shape otherwise. I suggest you give it a read, this is the kind of stuff that my Porsche dreams are made of.
Abandoned 1992 Porsche 968 for Sale:
From the seller -
“Once upon a time this car came up for sale in some local publication, I can’t even remember what it was, but it was in storage in a rental unit over in Bainbridge Island, WA. I had taken the ferry over to look at it, and the owner of the storage unit kindly let me peek at it for a few minutes. This was to be a car for my father, and the seller disappeared and we were unable to reach him any longer. But, we kept in contact with the manager/owner of the small storage unit complex, and she said that he owed on the unit, and the whole unit would go up for sale if he didnt pay. Guess what, he didn’t pay.
The weird thing is that I believe he bought the car new, spent a lot in extra parts, and then just went off the radar and left it and all his stuff.We had the inside info on the unit since I had been there, and when it came time to bid, a heavy hand and wallet acquired everything. Let me tell you, this was a find.
In that storage unit was a rolling tool box with top box, drill press, 911 euro sport seats that looked like NOS parts, 8 and 9″ D90 wheels that looked brand new, and notable money in other Porsche goodies, including a full shop manual set, factory tensioner gauge, etc.The car however was the real gem. Not only was this car clearly never in any accident, it had 42k miles, M030 suspension parts, adjustable Koni’s, nearly every original piece to the car, and it was a black on black 6 speed with NO SUNROOF and sport SCRIPT interior, all perfect.
Once under the car, I could see all the cosmolene still on it.The catch was that it had been sitting for 12 years, but it looked like it was sitting for 12 weeks! The front of the engine was partially disassembled, bolts were in bags, and you couldn’t really tell why or what had prompted the owner to tear it apart and put it in storage.
So, after getting it back to the garage, I began working on it. 3 days later, I was driving it.
It now has a mere 44k miles on it, and it is the cleanest, nicest 968 I’ve seen, and let me tell you, its a good one.
It has 2k miles on the timing belt bits, all new fluids (good fluids), brakes, battery, windshield (it had a ding), fresh AC charge with R12 (and yes it works), new alternator, etc.The car handles very well, transmission is smooth, engine runs perfect, and the only thing that doesn’t work is the original radio doesn’t turn on any longer. Darn.
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Neat neat car, the Porsche script seats, suspension, and non-sunroof option are all very rare in an of themselves. Add them up and they are unheard of. The original condition and unmolested nature of this 968 are also something to behold. Is this a $25k car? I think not, this would be a great buy at $6k to $7k less but if the seller is patient they may find someone willing to pay the premium for this beautiful 968.
~Aaron.
29k Mile 1987 Porsche Carerra
A Porsche Carerra is a rare auto, but in the Porsche universe it is more common that others. It takes an extremely nice example to catch my eye, cue the extremely nice example…
Low Mile 1987 Porsche Carerra:
From the seller -
“1987 Porsche 911 Carrera 29,000 Documented miles
This is my well documented Carrera. The car is nearly new and drives like it. Marine Blue interior is near perfect. I have pages of documentation.
As you know there are not many of these cars left.
Entirely original with following exceptions:
7 and 9 inch Fuchs. The 9’s I bought new in the original box for nearly $3K
M&K single out stainless exhaust
Fabspeed cat bypass.
Steve Wong Chip.
Yellow Fog Lights bought by a friend in Germany.I have all original parts and will include in the sale.
Car has a few stone chips, and no paintwork except for passenger door.
Work done in last 4000 miles:
New brakes and rotors.
Brad Penn oil change.
Alignment
New Yokohama es 100s with less than 2000 miles.
Many other misc. items listed in the documentation.The original radio and steering wheel will replace the current radio and wheel upon sale.
This is the nicest 911 in Colorado. I have sold many things here in the past and as you know I have nice stuff.
Happy to discuss with serious buyers and happy to take additional pictures on request.
I have included the leak down from original purchase and the original window sticker.
$36,900″
The right car, with the right miles, in the right color. A meticulous owner who has taken the time to care for the car as it should. It lives on a garage floor that I could get all David Hasselhoff on. At almost $37k it is at the highest end of the price range but this car looks to be nicer than the gross majority you would find.
What say ye GCFSB readers? Price too high? Why is the seller not including the steering wheel and stereo in the sale? Is that beautiful blue 914 for sale?
~Aaron.
Barn Find: 1978 VW Scirocco With 18k Miles
Or car port find…
How about, stumbled across this under a tarp in my neighbor’s driveway…
A 1978 VW Scirocco has been posted to that auction site that has been sitting for several years. It looks as though it has 18k miles which can be verified. Sure the front bumper has fallen off and it has some surface rust but this could be a diamond in the rough.
From the seller -
“Offered for sale is this beautiful ’78 Scirocco. It was barely driven for two years when purchased new in ’77, and then stored for 25 years. This car was reworked when removed from storage, but has fallen behind as we no longer drive it. Odometer no longer works, but car had 15,092 in 2000 when odometer still worked. We estimate the car may an additional 1,000 since it stopped functioning. Included is the original owners manual & Chilton’s repair guide. Vehicle has original paint with minor rust that is typical of model. Interior is in excellent condition and has a rock star feel with black and chrome detailing and hip 8-track player. This model was equipped with factory-installed A/C. I’ve had this car at over 70mph and it was fast and smooth. All lights work.
The car turned over fine the last time we tried, but battery has since died. It’s just been sitting COVERED in our driveway for 4 years, and seems to just need someone who knows what they’re doing. Tires are flat from sitting too long, so it would need to be towed. Front bumper has fallen off, but part is fine.”
Dream Car: 1997 PORSCHE 993 TURBO X50 For Sale
If money, resources, and common sense did not matter what kind of car would you buy? For me it is the Porsche 993, the last of the air cooled 911′s. The ultimate 993 is the 1997 Turbo which was roughly $120k and change when new and has done an amazing job of holding its value over the years. The car below is an as close to new as you will find, covering only 8k miles over the last 13 years.
Low mile 1997 Porsche 993 Turbo for Sale:
From the seller -
“Arctic silver/Boxster red, 8,300 miles, factory X50/450 HP engine kit, sport seats w/ silver seat backs, factory Turbo S front spoiler and fog light/brake ducts, special full leather interior with complete carbon fiber package and 3-spoke steering wheel, CD changer, seat crests, factory infra-red alarm, sunroof delete, rear seat delete, rear wiper delete, Bilstein PSS-9 suspension with new BBS LM wheels and tires, fresh service with updates, certificate of authenticity, as new condition, finest available, $114,500″
The X50 option was originally 17k from the factory and boosted horsepower to a neck snapping 450. A closer look at the interior reveals a collection of the best bits from the 1997 Tequipment catalog. This includes rare red leather interior, carbon fiber accents, and lightweight and hard back sport seats. These are things that are simply not available now.
The addition of the “S” spoiler and the new set of BBS LM wheels and tires round out the look. While $114k is a hefty price to pay, you are getting the ultimate water cooled Porsche in museum quality condition. I am not sure I would be comfortable backing this one out of the garage, that is why it is my dream car.
~Aaron.
2-Owner, Low-Mile 1974 Audi 100LS for sale
We come to this site, be it to read, write, or just ogle, because we share an affinity for something different. That something different is German autos, unique in their attention to detail, unrivaled engineering, and strong (if restrained) styling themes. Today we’ve got an important piece of German-car history that embodies these identifying elements, albeit one that I was heretofore unaware of. Volkswagen bought Auto Union from Mercedes in 1965 with a main motivation being expanding production capacity for the Beetle. Audi’s weak lineup led VW to place a moratorium on new model development, a command that was quickly disregarded by a top engineer. He developed the Audi 100 on his own with VW only seeing it as a completed prototype. It was good enough that they approved and released the 100 to significant commercial success.
This Audi 100LS has only had two owners over its 36 years and has covered just 50k miles. It is thankfully not a garage queen, more a well-respected classic that’s not afraid to be used. The look seems familiar at first but unique upon closer inspection, at first referencing recent Mercedes roots with the greenhouse and chrome trim followed by hints of Fiat in the tapered ends. Engineering, design, and just the off-the-beaten-path nature differentiates it from more popular cars of the era and separates our tastes from the “standard” car guy or girl.
A testament:
This is a car that can be purchased and then driven with no issues. We drove it 5 hours to Waterfest some years ago, with no problems whatsoever and I would not hesitate to drive longer distances than that. Being an old car, there will always be things to tinker with if the owner chooses, but this is a turnkey, drive away toy- ready for cruising this summer. The mileage is accurate and I drove about a thousand miles each year.
The listing is worth reading if you’re interested in the car as it gives the impression that this has been a well-loved, well taken care of example of the first Audi under VW ownership. It’s clean enough to show off yet not so perfect that it should be tucked away (no car should be, really), and sound enough to drive whenever you like. The buy-it-now of $6,500 seems perfectly reasonable for someone out there like us who appreciates that which only German cars can provide.
-NR
Mint 1989 Porsche Speedster for Sale
Last week I discussed a 962 powered Speedster that hit the market, if you prefer the Speedster in stock form as Porsche intended then this car is for you.
Mint 1989 Porsche Speedster:
A few scant details from the ad -
“Guards red/Cashmere, 5,500 miles, air conditioning, power seats, Blaupunkt Charleston radio, short shifter, rear storage compartment, fresh service with new tires, Certificate of Authenticity, flawless condition, $92,500.”
While this is a rare car it seems most examples that hit the market have covered less than 10k miles. Most of those cars sell in the $60-70k range, that makes the asking price for this car a bit ridiculous.
Regardless I will always have a soft spot for the look of the Speedster. The wide hips combined with the steep rake of the top is like nothing else you will find on the road, well except for this. All of those curves with the mechanics of a 1989 911 which represented high point of development of the pre-964 cars.
~Aaron.
2007 Porsche 911 Turbo GMG World Challenge
This Porsche is a straight up streetable race car. Global Motorsports Group Racing builds Porsche Cup cars and ultimate street fighters. Here you have their technology built into a car you can park in your garage or in the race paddock. This model only has 7000 miles and the appropriate brilliant silver paint looks great.
Several things set this apart from a stock Turbo, but unless you were enthusiast you may not notice what is lurking under the bodywork. For starters upgraded turbos, intercooler, and exhaust bump horsepower up to 650, on pump gas no less. Gigantic Brembo brakes and a Moton Club Sport suspension keep the power on the road. One of the coolest upgrades though has to be the sequential manual kit for the transmission so you really can feel like you are on the track even if you are just running an errand. Note the LED gear position indicator mounted on the top of the steering column.
All told the GMG upgrades add $90,000 to the original sticker price of the Porsche. With a $112,500 ask price for this car, which had an original sticker of $128,980 without any upgrades, you’ll be saving some cash.
~Evan
1997 BMW 328i Sport with 24,000 miles
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This find comes in from reader Peter.
We’ve seen that low mile BMWs command a high price, that is no surprise. What is interesting though is we’ve found often the case with these low mile cars is that it is not only collectors buying them for a potential weekend ride or investment car, its just as frequently someone who wants to make the car their daily driver. The daily driver folks may prefer an older model because it has less electronic gizmos or they may just really like the familiarity of a model they have owned for years and don’t want to move to something newer. They figure if they are going to take the car to work everyday why not get the lowest mile one you can find.
This 328i looks almost showroom fresh. The previous owner sure didn’t get much out of their purchase. The dollar cost average of buying $38,705 car and only driving it 24,000 isn’t great. The depreciation though should look really appealing to the next owner.
Finished in shiny red, all original, and apparently only on the road when it is dry, this car is begging to see some of the country.
While the car has the sports package this is a bit of a misnomer since it does have the autobox transmission. All the things you like to see with a low mile car are there, including all the tools in the tool kit and immaculate interior, even the cell phone in the console, plus the seller has the original window sticker. The only ugly thing about is the dealer logo emblem on the trunk lid.
Sure it isn’t an M3 or M5, but here you have a car that still looks modern, that was built well, and with four doors can carry plenty of people or stuff reliably for years. Sure beats buying a new Hyundai.
So head over to Hershey, PA with $10,900 and pick up this sweet ride.
More photo’s and info on the seller’s website here:
http://web.me.com/fm.eti/BMW328i_Photos_Information/Home_Page.html
~Evan
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