Vehicle Description
Chassis No. WP0JA0920BS821192
Engine No. 8110578
Transmission No. 1111343
Since 1965, every Porsche model has faced the challenge of being
compared to the iconic 911, and the 928 was no exception. However,
beyond simply coexisting with the 911, the 928 was originally
conceived as its eventual successor-a fact Porsche never officially
confirmed but was evident in its design. This front-engine V8 grand
tourer offered a modern layout, increased power, and the ability to
comfortably seat four passengers in a climate-controlled,
aerodynamic aluminum body with an abundance of glass. As a just
reward for Porsche's substantial efforts, the new 928 received the
1978 Car of the Year award, the first and only sports car to do so.
Its impressive 18-year production run-remarkably long in sports car
terms-saw continuous evolution, thanks to Porsche's Weissach
development center. Over time many 928 owners upgraded their cars
with these updated components to stay current, and today, an early
first-series example such as this 928 is a rare and striking sight
today.
According to its Porsche-issued Certificate of Authenticity this
matching-numbers 928 was completed on 30 March 1981 in classic
Grand Prix White over a Black leather interior. Factory options
included a Blaupunkt Bamberg QTS Digital radio, passenger door
mirror and protective body side moldings. Most important are two
common options not selected-an automatic transmission and a
sunroof. Much to the delight of purists of Porsches and front
engine GTs the world over, this example features Porsche's
five-speed manual. The consignor notes the car was first sold in
Sioux City, Iowa, in June 1981 and by the early 1990s the clean
CARFAX Vehicle History Report shows continuous California ownership
until today. Acquired by the consignor in 2013 with approximately
55,000 miles, this well-maintained example has been an
award-winning staple of northern California PCA concours events
with numerous first place awards in that time. Outside of PCA
concours competition it received a first in class during the 2015
edition of Concours on the Avenue during Pebble Beach Car Week and
two first in class awards during the 2014 and 2019 Hillsborough
Concours d'Elegance.
While on its way to becoming a concours winning example, this 928's
matching numbers 4.5-liter V8 received a complete photo documented
rebuild in May 2016 at the hands of 928 specialist Greg Brown at
Precision Motorworks of Anaheim California with all new hoses and
gaskets, fresh cadmium plating, and a full engine bay detail. In
addition, in 2019, Precision Motorworks also rebuilt the five-speed
manual transmission with new bearings, seals, and synchronizers.
During the rebuild, a rebuilt limited slip differential was added
for additional performance. The car features a well-documented
service history detailing the extensive work conducted beginning in
the early 1990s along with a thorough spreadsheet service log and
upgrades that include 928 S-model spoilers front and rear and its
dashboard, console, and armrests recovered in black leather. Today,
this exceptional example of Porsche's forward-thinking V8-powered
GT is offered with 70,732 miles along with an owner's manual,
toolkit, jack, air compressor, and spare.
