The 944 is one of those sports cars that is prime for engine swaps, as Carter exhibited yesterday with the 944 he found with an LS3 slotted under the hood. With one of the best balanced chassis to come out of the eighties, the 944 has become a darling of the track day set and of spirited motorists alike. With exception of the Turbo models, most of the range has stayed relatively affordable, even if it is a low mileage minter that you might stumble upon. This 1989 944 for sale in Pennsylvania has covered just over 50,000 miles. There’s not much of a description from the seller, but it appears there are some records accompanying it and it looks like a minter from the pictures.
Click for details: 1989 Porsche 944 on Cars.com
Year: 1989
Model: 944
Engine: 2.5 liter inline-4
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 51,496 mi
Price: $10,995
While we all fantasize about that great sports car in the sky, folks like me who are limited to one vehicle have to be a bit more practical. The 944 has always been high on my must have list, along with its successor, the 968. They blend high performance, good handling and space that would allow you to go away for a weekend. Those are my top three criteria when buying a car. With such low mileage and a desirable color combination, this is a very tempting price for a late model 944. I often consider what a modern interpretation of this car might look like. I also wonder how soon the day will be when I look back and think “I could have had a clean, low mileage 944 for $10,000.” Given my timing in life, that day probably isn’t far off.
-Paul
too nice for an engine swap.
Interesting that they added the 944 Turbo/S2 rear “diffuser” to this example. It looks nice. Were it mine, I probably would consider swapping the later/Turbo nose too to balance the look, much like the LS3 example has.
Nice find!