1986 Porsche 928

Description

An affordable survivor exotic that's built for grand touring comfort. Yes, this 1986 Porsche 928S is the perfect car to take on a weekend adventures, and it's so original (right down to the V8), that you might go hunting for far off car shows to fully enjoy this beauty.

The 928 has aged gracefully as it has become a classic in its own right. Smooth and purposeful, it still generates a ton of attention out on the road, and despite its modest asking price, folks will still think you won the lottery if you park it in your garage. The sheetmetal has been well cared for over the last 30+ years, and so the coupe retains its distinctive shape that was on so many bedroom walls growing up. As you get closer, it becomes apparent that blue paint is likely factory original, which is the kind of item that people love to see these days. And originality on these cars still comes with plenty of desirability. The 928 was Porsche's most expensive model by a wide margin in 1986, and you received exceptional build quality for your house-sized sticker price. Fit and finish are exemplary, so you can shut the doors with confidence every time. The later S model offered a larger rear wing, updated factory alloys, and of course, continued those instantly recognizable retracting headlights.

Typical Porsche focus on the driver dominates the interior, with comfortable blue leather buckets and a perfect driving position. In fact, all four seats are buckets to provide the best individual comfort in supple leather. The carpets, door panels, and dash are all in coordinating blue hues. As a true grand touring Porsche, this comes loaded with features like power windows, power seats, cruise control, an upgraded Kenwood AM/FM/cassette stereo, and provisions for air conditioning. You'll love sitting behind the newer three-spoke wheel and watching the full gauge pack do its dance and you dig into the deep tones of the motor.

Under the hood is the original 5.0-liter V8. This motor had more displacement than many previous years, and it pumped out a very respectable 288 horsepower. The overhead cam V8 provides the best of both worlds as it has muscle car-like low-end torque, yet shrieks to redline like an exotic when you prod of the accelerator. The exhaust note is truly a symphony for the ears that you control all with your right foot. The transxale setup makes for a wonderfully balanced feeling on the road, and that's exactly where this car belongs. It has so many great driving features, including a fully independent sports suspension, performance-mined four-speed automatic transmission w/overdrive, power steering, and four-wheel disc brakes.

The market is catching up to the 928, but there's still time to get into a survivor like this one. For a short period, the Porsche mystique and performance is within reach for those of us with modest budgets. Call today!!!