Vehicle Description
1981 Porsche 928S Euro-Market Early S Zinnmetallic / Black 60, 711
Miles Largely Original Vin # WP0ZZZ92ZBS84114 Evolve Motors is
pleased to present this 1981 Porsche 928S! This is a car we�re very
excited about. There are a number of cars that we�re constantly on
the hunt for, and the 928 is right up near the top of that list. A
couple months ago we were tipped off about an early 928S sitting on
blocks in a Chicago garage; we got in touch with the owner and were
surprised to hear that the car was actually a Euro-market car, and
had �ran when parked� 24 years ago. The owner had no plans for the
car, so we offered to buy it. He agreed, so we got our flatbed
ready to go. We�ve spent the last couple months getting the car
back into shape and we�re now offering it for sale. Exterior: When
we got the car, the exterior was in need of some attention. There
were two dents (lower driver door, passenger rear quarter) that we
had repaired with paintless dent removal. There were also a couple
spots where the paint was peeling � the side trim and rear bumper.
We removed the trim and resprayed it, as well as the rear bumper.
The rest of the car wears an older respray of the correct
Zinnmetallic. We initially had thought the paint was original, but
then we hit every body panel with an elcometer and saw readings of
9.0-12.0 all around, which would indicate a respray. The paint does
show well, though it is showing its age a bit. There�s some light
cracking on the nose, as well as a small blister on the passenger
door (see photo). The glue behind the trim has eaten away slightly
at the paint just above rear-most driver�s side trim (see photo).
While there are a few signs of age, the car presents very well
overall. No dents or dings. This car certainly has presence;
everyone that sees the car agrees, 928s are aging beautifully.
Interior: Powered driver's seat works, as does the Blaupunkt sound
system, heat, and defrosters. The dash is in good shape as well,
with no cracks. Leather seats are extremely comfortable and are
tear-free, though they are showing their age by way of loose
leather and some discoloring. All dash text is in German, which
just adds to the car�s character. Odometer reading of 60,711 miles
is accurate; the odometer was converted from kilometers to miles on
12/16/1985, when it read 34,958km (21,848 miles). When we got the
car, the interior needed a thorough cleaning. We had the carpets
shampooed, leather and dash scrubbed, and the vents/lines cleared
of all evidence of critters. It now looks and smells as it should,
not like a car that�s been sitting. All glass is clear and free of
cracks or chips. Front and rear hatch struts were just replaced and
hold up well. Under the Car/Hood: The underbody is in good shape,
with no through rot of any sort. Rust is limited to light surface
rust on a few components, nothing of concern. We do see evidence of
a leak around the differential; albeit a slow one, as the car has
been sitting in our showroom for weeks and hasn�t been dripping. We
did not do a belt service after taking the car out of long-term
storage, that will be on the next owner to decide if/when to do so.
We flushed the car�s fluids, put in a battery and fuel pump relay,
and the car runs /drives well. It always starts first turn, and
idles low and quiet. We�ve only driven the car about 20 miles since
taking possession a couple months ago, but during those drives the
car has felt very solid and confidence-inspiring. It pulls hard,
automatic transmission shifts smoothly and on-time, and brakes
straight and consistently. No noises or tendencies of concern.
While in long-term storage the car was stored on blocks, so there
are no flat spots on the tires but they are a bit dry. To see an
article documenting the discovery of this garage-find, take a look
at our blog: http://chicagocarclub.com/porsche-928/ For additional
info, please feel free to reach out to Jake or Mike at
773-267-2684.