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1987 Porsche 924S
"As long as cars like the 924S remain available on the used
marke.... enthusiasts still have access to affordable Porsche
models...." -Hemmings Motor News
Manufactured for only the 1987 and 1988 model years, the "S" model
Porsche 924 incorporated the same 2.5-liter Porsche-manufactured
4-cylinder engine that was standard on the Porsche 944. This larger
engine replaced the VW 2.0-liter power plant in earlier cars, and
delivered a nearly 50% power increase, with a factory-rated 147
horsepower and 134 mph top speed. Not changed was the transaxle
design that gives every 924 a near 50-50 front-rear weight
distribution and superb road manners.
Previously owned by a Porsche Club of America member, the Porsche
924S offered here is a well-maintained, rust-free driver showing
90,4xx miles, an average of under 1,000 miles per year recorded by
the current owner. Its original Zermatt silver color, the only
optional color upgrade offered bfrom the factory (professionally
re-painted several years back). displays good gloss overall.
According to the new-vehicle order form, the car was optioned from
Porsche of Bernardsville, New Jersey with the relatively rare front
and rear sway bars. Inside, cloth-and-leather seats in black
feature the original Porsche-script upholstery inserts in
remarkably well-maintained, condition, free of rips, tears,
discoloring and seam-separation. A period-correct Blaupunkt SQ-49
cassette/AM/FM stereo is in place, and it has been reconditioned
with Bluetooth capability added. A Coverlay�dashboard cap has also
been professionally installed. The removable, electrically operated
pop-up sunroof (and its storage bag) is in place and operational.
The factory tool roll and original, space-saving spare tire and
inflator are also included. Original 15-inch "phone dial" Porsche
alloy wheels wear Pirelli P6 high-performance all-season tires with
more than 85% tread remaining.
The car has just undergone a comprehensive, $3,500+ servicing with
a new water-pump/timing belt kit, with thermostat, associated
tensioners, rollers and the like replaced. (The timing-belt tension
was set to factory specifications using the ArnnWorx 920v6.1 tool
Porsche Panorama magazine recently found to be the only such tool
able to reliably replicate factory-specified tension settings
critical to long engine life.) Other maintenance performed at the
same time included a new distributor, coil and rotor; new spark
plugs and wires; a power-steering hose replacement; fuel-supply
hose replacement; replacement of front wheel bearings; addition of
stainless-steel brake lines; brake-fluid flush; and oil, fuel and
air filters changed. Rear-glass struts were not replaced to avoid
stress on the window frame; the rear hatch operates manually and
can be easily propped open. In addition, the car's air-conditioning
was fully serviced and blows cold.
This 924S is solid, rattle-free and drives virtually as-new
shifting crisply through all five gears. The exhaust note above
4,000 rpm is a delight. Since Porsche galvanized all 924 bodies,
the car is virtually free of rust, including the battery tray,
trunk storage areas and spare tire well. It comes with partial
maintenance records (complete for all the most recent work) and
original manuals (including a copy of the new-vehicle order form,
VIN/option-code sticker and some maintenance stamps). An inch-thick
owner's binder containing model history information, maintenance
receipts, registered-owner history (4 owners in all) and related
documentation is also included.
Like the earlier Porsche 912 and 914 entry-level models, the 924
has begun to appreciate. While it can be difficult to locate a
solid, well cared-for 924S these days, this Zermatt silver one
proves it can be done.