Vehicle Description
Porsche has garnered a sterling reputation for crafting world
class, performance-centric cars over the years, but when the
revered nameplate took a big leap into uncharted front engine, rear
wheel drive territory, it raised more than a few eyebrows - after
all, the Panamera and the shapely line of Porsche SUVs we've become
accustomed to seeing were still decades a way from debuting. Their
gamble paid off - decked out in an attention getting exterior shade
while still powered by its original engine, this 1984 Porsche 944
represents one of Porsche's most popular models of all time. This
car is a lot of fun to drive and it's received quite a bit of
maintenance to ensure that it offers plenty of road-readiness to go
along with its memory evoking appearance.
The bright red shade this icon wears represents one of the most
sought-after colors of its era and it's not only the color but the
actual paint this 944 began life with. Despite having never
ventured into the paint booth for a freshening up, its head-turning
abilities are still very much intact and, as you take a closer
look, you won't find any serious issues to diminish your
enthusiasm. A variety of contrasting black accents provides the car
with a distinctive, finished appearance, including the Porsche
decal across the windshield, the rubber bumper pads in both front
and back and the rear spoiler on top of its hatch. Having also
steered clear of any obstacles that might otherwise disturb its
alignment, the doors and trunk open easily and the flip-up
headlights - so often a sticking point for cars of this age - sit
nice and flush in their lowered position and raise up to illuminate
the road just as intended. The sunroof is a nice plus, as it gives
you the option of open-air motoring when you so choose.
Glance inside and you'll see right away that the leather interior
has been a major beneficiary of this car's unusually light usage -
it's only logged about 76,000 over its 35-year life span. The
leather bucket seats at its center are in great form and are
representative of Porsche's racing heritage, as they feature plenty
of lateral and hip support to keep you in place during hard
cornering. The dash area just beyond the stock steering wheel is
also looking good, with clear, functional factory gauges in its
instrument cluster and a straight, crack free dash pad sitting
across the top. The air conditioning is blowing nice and cold and
an aftermarket AM/FM/CD stereo is on board to fill the cabin with
sound. Lift the rear hatch and you'll find a surprising amount of
storage space at your disposal.
There's a 2.5 liter, fuel injected 4 cylinder engine beneath the
hood that packs a surprising punch for its displacement - just as
you'd expect from a Porsche - and it combines with a smooth
shifting 5-speed manual transmission and limited slip differential
in back to make this car a lot of fun to drive. Quite a bit of time
and effort went into maximizing this classic's reliability - a new
clutch has been added, as well as a new head gasket, alternator,
timing belt, water pump, and a variety of other components. Power
disc brakes at all four corners provide prompt, reliable stops and
power steering combines with the 944's road-hugging stance for
excellent handling on its set of 15" jet black factory wheels that
offer a great contrast to the red that surrounds them.
Fresh and vibrant, this 1984 Porsche 944 holds the promise of
plenty more miles of future driving excitement. Call today!