Porsche 928 1978 Manual For Sale

After much deliberation I have decided to put my much loved 1978 Porsche 928 MANUAL up for sale.

This car started out life in Silicon Valley California in 1978 before finding its way onto UK shores in late 90s and was kept in a collection driven, now and then. I acquired the car in December 2015.

I have the original bill of Sale from 24th September 1978, original handbooks, the official catalogue from the year of release too.

It's a great example, copper brown metallic with cork leather interior, very reminiscent of the 'Risky Business' car from the 80s film.

The car came with history and bills in the 80s and some in the later years but since 2015, I have put a lot of effort into getting this example running as well as I could, with a view to tackling the cosmetics afterwards.

In my ownership the car has had :

new plugs
new distributor leads
new distributor cap and rotor
new air filter element
4 oil changes & fuel filters
refurbed alternator
new brake pads
new koni sport adjustable shocks rear
rear eibach springs
new spidan front springs
porsche oem front shocks
new pulleys / idler
pk cambelt tensioner kit from the USA
new cambelt
new waterpump
new fanbelt
new air pump belt
new brake light switches
new rear silencer / back box
new track rods ends
new tie rods (plus steering stops and spacers) and wheel alignment
new battery
new thermostat
radiator flush

The receipts for which are in the maintenance folder.

The engine is in very good health 40 years on, still producing a healthy 223hp on the dyno at DS Automotives Aylesbury earlier in the year, exceeding the original 217hp rating.

The car also drives very well and there's plenty of torque in each gear, the engine runs smoothly and idles rock solid. It's is surprisingly quiet and efficient on the cruise too at 2k revs at 70mph.

The clutch feels great engages drive well and the gearbox is nice and precise once warmed up.

When driving, the temperature gauge will sit the middle but it can on some occasions rise to the 2/ 3rds marker when sat in traffic. The fan kicks in keeping the temp where it should be. The thermostat has been replaced, regardless, with a genuine oem unit and a radiator flush performed.

Other jobs carried out:

Power steering pump seals have been changed including the outlet pipe to cure a common leakage issue.

On the inside have fixed the heating controls, fan switch, replaced various dash bulbs, as well as upgrading some of the dim switch control bulbs to LEDs.

I have also replaced the components for the vacuum operated central locking , worn barrel lock components, fuses, both window regulators, new power window switches etc.


The original Porsche Blaupunkt radio still works well (although reception can be intermittent but forgiven given it's age) the cassette player still works and runs at correct speed, with decent clarity. One out of the 4 original Blaupunkt speakers will need replacing though and these are still available, surprisingly.

The next job on the list would have been the interior trim front seat bases, reforming.

Similarly on the outside; the paint could do with a refresh whilst addressing some v small rust areas in order to restore the car to its former glory but, again, time has run out for me to undertake this.

The car is very very clean underneath as is shown in the pictures

Currently running 993 wheels with the intention to refurbing the original gold/ bronze teledials, which are in good condition too and do really take the car back to it's 70s when fitted.

It's time to pass the baton on to an enthusiast who will continue the journey with this iconic classic restoration as I have worked to ensure that it should not let you down. The car has been driven regularly and never left standing and unused for long periods so have periodically used as my daily driver for monthly stints with no issues.

This car is ready to drive away now, passing it's MOT with NO advisories.

Please note that the plate is NOT included in the sale.

Please get in touch if interested the details below

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