Vehicle Description
1987 Porsche 944 One of 8,346 models exported to the US in 1987
54,934 miles proven by extensive included service history 5L inline
four-cylinder Five-speed manual transmission Four-wheel disc brakes
Black exterior with tan interior Documents include a Hagerty
Vehicle Valuation Report, almost $10K in service and maintenance
tickets, various small parts and miscellaneous items Tired of
looking for a classic Porsche and only finding various 911s?
MotoeXotica has your answer - this 1987 Porsche 944. Designed to
replace the 924, the 944 was slightly faster, better equipped and
more refined than the 924; it had better handling, stopping power
and was more comfortable to drive. The car had nearly even
front-to-rear weight distribution (50.7% F/49.3% R) thanks to the
rear transaxle balancing out the engine in the front. Dressed in
black on the outside, the car's finish is in very good condition,
with overall minor blemishes on the fenders and doors visible upon
close inspection. Its glass panes are clear but there is a chip on
the passenger side of the windshield. The compound curved hatchback
glass contains an electric defroster. This Porsche rolls on
Sumitomo Touring LST radials, 215/60R15 at all four corners,
surrounding Porsche "phone dial" alloy wheels. The car's body
panels are straight and solid, the engine bay is tidy and the
bumpers are in very good condition. For the 944, Porsche re-worked
the platform and added a new all-alloy 2.5�L�inline-four engine
that was, in essence, half of the�928's�5.0L�V-8, although very few
parts were actually interchangeable. Atypical in luxury sports
cars, the four-cylinder engine was chosen for fuel efficiency and
size, because it had to be fitted from below on the Neckarsulm,
West Germany production line. To overcome roughness caused by the
unbalanced secondary forces that are typical of four-cylinder
engines, Porsche included two counter-rotating�balance
shafts�running at twice engine speed. Invented in 1904 by British
engineer�Frederick Lanchester, and further developed and patented
in 1975 by�Mitsubishi Motors, balance shafts carry eccentric
weights which produce inertial forces that balance out the
unbalanced secondary forces, making a four-cylinder engine feel as
smooth as a�six-cylinder. Revised�bodywork�with wider wheel arches,
similar to that of the�924 Carrera GT, a fresh interior and
upgrades to the�braking�and�suspension�systems rounded out the
major changes. Inside, the tan bucket seats are in great shape and
the matching carpet is in good condition. The black headliner is in
similar good order save for wear at the base of both A-pillars, the
two-tone instrument panel, black upper and tan lower is also in
good order. All of the interior lighting, instruments, dome and
cargo, were converted to LEDs in 2013. The factory four-spoke
steering wheel is present and in good shape. Except for a blemish
on the driver's side window crank, the door panels, mirrors, center
console and shift lever are all in a similar state to the carpet
and headliner. The cargo bay is in very good order except for the
worn carpet at the hatch lid. Rounding out the interior is an
Alpine AM/FM stereo. In January 2007, the previous owner replaced
the engine timing belt, timing belt tensioner, balance shaft belt,
balance shaft tensioner, power steering and air conditioning belts.
In April 2007, he replaced a pressure sensor, the fuel regulator,
four spark plugs and the shifter handle. In May 2007, he replaced
the clutch assembly, a fuel pressure dampener, various seals and
other hardware. In November 2007, he ordered a standard rotor kit
and Mahle oil filter and washer. He also had the front inner wheel
seals replaced that month. In January 2008, he had the front brakes
rebuilt and replaced the sway bar bushings. He had new tires
installed and balanced that same month. In February 2008, he had
two tie rod ends replaced, a tune-up and a throttle response cam
replaced. In March 2008, he had a new distributor cap installed,
plus new spark plugs and wires. In April 2008, he had the cooling
system pressure tested after a leak that stemmed from a previous
accident. A new radiator was installed, a core support repaired and
system again pressure tested to verify no leakage. In July 2008, he
bought a new radiator fan, blower motor relay and oil filter. He
had the fan motor replaced, along with its thermostatic switch.
That month, he also ordered new lower control arms and a hatchback
lock cylinder. He then had an outer tie rod end replaced and the
control arms installed. In September 2008, he had a new radiator
expansion tank fitted with new cap, replaced the clutch and brake
pedal pads, replaced an upper radiator hose and other parts. In
April 2009, he ordered a new idle speed/air control valve, a new
set of spark plugs, an oil filter and an intake manifold gasket. In
May 2009, he ordered a throttle position sensor. He also ordered a
fuel injector seal kit, an oil pressure switch and sending unit, a
throttle body gasket, throttle body base and O-ring, a rubber
mount, two hoses, a vacuum hose kit and a fuel cap that month. In
May 2012, he ordered gear oil, synthetic motor oil, an oil filter,
a spark plug and regular motor oil. In August 2012, he ordered two
control arm bushing assemblies, rebuilt lower control arms and
there were two core charges. In August 2013, he ordered a tie rod
assembly, an A/C slider knob, a rear wiper cap, a complete LED
instrument light kit, various LED bulbs and other assorted parts.
Finally, he ordered a new set of Sumitomo tires for the car. In
mid-1985, the 944 underwent its first significant changes. These
included a new�dash�and door panels, embedded radio antenna,
upgraded alternator (from 90 to 115 amp), increased oil sump
capacity, new front and rear cast�alloy�control arms and
semi-trailing arms, larger fuel tank, optional heated and powered
seats, Porsche Hi-Fi sound system and revisions in the mounting of
the�transaxle�to reduce noise and vibration. The "cookie cutter"
style wheels used in the early 944s were upgraded to new "phone
dial" style wheels (Fuchs wheels remained an option). More than
163,000 944s were produced, making it the most successful car line
in Porsche history until the introductions of the Boxster and 997
Carrera. Car includes documents include a Hagerty Vehicle Valuation
Report, almost $10K in service and maintenance tickets, various
small parts and miscellaneous items. Competition to this 944 in
1987 included Lotus' Turbo Esprit, Chevrolet's Corvette, Maserati's
Biturbo, Audi's Quattro, Nissan's 300ZX Turbo and BMW's M3. This
car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri.
Current mileage on the odometer shows 54,939 miles. It is sold as
is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT
AND DRIVE!!! VIN: WP0AB0949HN473351 Note: Please see full terms and
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