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1979 Porsche 928 – 20k Miles

At a Glance

Excellent Condition | Low Mileage | ~7 Year Ownership | Cam Belt + Water Pump Service 2023

  • Mileage~20,263
  • TransmissionAutomatic
  • Engine4.5L
  • LocationLondon

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We’ve visited this car, taken the images and written the description below – we’ve also verified the seller’s ID and actioned a HPi report – learn more

Curated Auction

We’ve visited this car, taken the images and written the description below – we’ve also verified the seller’s ID and actioned a HPi report – learn more

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Introduction

Dom Ginn
Professional Consigner

Sleek and powerful, the 928 redefined the brand with the vision of what a Porsche could be.

Introduced in the late 1970s as Porsche’s vision of the future, the Porsche 928 marked a significant departure from the marque’s rear-engined roots. Originally developed as a potential successor to the legendary 911, the 928 aimed to combine the performance of a sports car with the refinement and comfort of a grand tourer - a bold move that showcased Porsche’s engineering ambition. With its sleek, aerodynamic design, distinctive pop-up headlights, and muscular stance, the 928 looked every bit the futuristic sports GT. Under the bonnet, it featured a front-mounted, water-cooled V8 engine paired with a rear transaxle for near-perfect weight distribution and balanced handling. This layout offered a driving experience that was smooth, powerful, and composed - ideal for high-speed touring as well as spirited drives.

This 928 comes to market from ~7.5 year ownership, and is a low mileage example with just 3 former keepers. It is a stunning example, with an interior that is both luxurious and uniquely characterful and of the period. The car has been well maintained over the years, and most recently had a cam-belt and water pump replacement as part of a service in 2023. If you've been looking for a well kept, low miles example of the original 928, take a good look at this one.

This listing was written from information supplied by Dom after meeting David the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.

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Meet the owner

I love every angle of this car - shapely, smart and just so uniquely different!

David purchased the car towards the end of 2017, having been in his ownership since, David let us know more about his knowledge of previous keepers, "I had found that the Porsche was originally owned by a famous Scottish guitarist from the 60's and 70's, a great claim to fame for the car." In his ownership, he hasn't shirked when it comes to servicing, even if he's only covered less than ~1,500 miles "I had servicing completed at a Porsche main dealer in London and then by Paul Lacey, a famous Porsche specialist who has kept the car in fantastic working order ever since."

Based in central London, David hasn't added a great deal of miles on the car in his keeping, although has managed to use the Porsche every fortnight to keep it running as it should. With congestion charges and city living in mind, the decision has come to sell "I'm at a stage in my life where I am starting to sell things to make life a little simpler, whilst the sale makes sense to my brain, it does truly hurt my heart." If you have any further questions about the Porsche, David would be happy to answer them in the comments section below.

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EXTERIOR VIDEO
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Exterior

With its futuristic lines and pop-up headlights, the Porsche 928 blends grand tourer elegance with a bold, sporty style.

Wheels and Tyres

Fitted with the original "Teledial" wheels, these are in great condition and complement the car's look and history.

The 928 is fitted with a combination of Michelin Pilot Exalto and Kumho Ecsta tyres. All tyres show with a spec of 225/50 and show date codes from 2023. Please take a look at the photos and videos for a detailed view of the exterior of the Porsche and a closer look at the wheels and tyres.

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Bodywork

The bodywork of the Porsche showed in stunning condition. It's clear this car has been well respected over the years, a prime example. Looking over the exterior, the panel lines look straight and well-aligned. Original build quality still shows through to this day as we looked over the car on our visit; all doors, bonnet and boot open and close without concern.

We've highlighted our observations in more detail through our hi-resolution images and videos, so please take the time to look through all the media files for a detailed view of what’s on offer and to assess the condition of the car for yourselves.

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Paint

Looking over the 928, the car is in excellent condition with the unique "Copper Brown Metallic" paint looking lovely. The colour looks an even match across the car, and the finish to the paint is consistent across the exterior. If we were being very picky, the only imperfection we found was a very small mark on the roof section, although we had to look very closely to spot this. There has been some minor paintwork, although never resprayed, carried out on the Porsche by Daytona Coachworx in 2024.

Again, we have taken high resolution images and videos of the car for you to assess the condition of the bodywork and paint for yourselves. The images are taken from a few different angles to show off the car as you would see it if you were standing there for yourselves. So please, take the time to fully assess these high resolution images and videos of the car, for you to make up your own minds about the condition of the paint.

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Glass and Trim

All of the glass sections around the Porsche looked fantastic with windscreen, windows and lenses all appearing in a very nice condition with no cracks, chips or significant marking that we observed on our visit. The side mirror glass looked great, although the rubbers were showing their age slightly. Trim and badges looked great with the headlight sections looking really smart indeed and the sunroof operated without concern.

Take a look through the exterior gallery and review video, we take you across all the areas of the car as if you were standing there for yourself. This way, you can see in greater detail what a smart looking example the 928 really is.

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INTERIOR VIDEO
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Interior

A luxurious cabin featuring Pasha-upholstered seats, a wraparound dashboard, and Porsche’s signature driver-focused design.

Seats and Carpets

The original "Pasha" seats with leather bolsters are in superb condition, showing just some minor creases in the leather that naturally come with age. The rear section appeared to be in excellent condition, with barely a mark noticed.

The carpets in the cabin also show nicely, with minimal signs of age. Looking underneath the mats showed no issues. There was plenty of cushioning to the flooring with rubber matting overlaying carpet and the original mats with sound deadening underneath. We also reviewed the boot section, finished in a matching interior colour, which again displayed well and is clean and tidy. Please see the interior gallery for more detailed images.

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Dashboard

The black dash and brown leather finish across the centre console all appears in lovely condition with no issues to report. Black dials with red needles looked excellent and were all functioning as expected. The odometer showed with ~20,263 miles at the time of our visit.

The dials, switches, and controls all showed well, with surfaces free from fogging or scratching. We noted no issues with any warning lights and the gauges were all functioning without concern when starting up the car.

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Steering Wheel / Gear Stick

The leather wrapped steering wheel shows very well and in keeping with the quality of the rest of the cabin.

The automatic gear selector also looks to be in great condition. Overall, a stunning example of a well loved and beautifully maintained interior. We've captured high-resolution photos for you to review and appreciate the condition of the interior in our gallery section.

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'ON THE ROAD' VIDEO
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Mechanics

The 928’s V8 blends muscle power with smoothness for a thrilling, high-performance drive that’s pure Porsche adrenaline.

Engine and Gearbox

Starting up from cold, we noted no concerns and the Porsche performed without issue when running and out on the road. The car idled smoothly and its engine was easily capable of taking the driver up to speed in no time at all. The automatic gearbox showed no concerns with shifting the 928 through to the gears.

We took the car out around some local roads with the current owner to get a better feel for what this vehicle is all about. Take a look at the mechanical video to see the car starting up and more detail in the engine bay.

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Suspension and Brakes

We noted no knocks, bangs or issue from the suspension when we were on the road in the car, and it gave us no concerns in its performance or handling. On the underside, we noted a good level of protection in place.

The brakes bring the car to a halt in a straight line with no juddering reported through the pedal, the stopping power and control felt great. Please take a look over the mechanical videos and photographs to see close-up images from under the car.

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The Drive

As expected from a car of this calibre, the drive provided by the Porsche is exceptional, with more than enough power, torque, and grip to keep you entertained. We noted no pull from the steering, juddering or unwanted movements.

Overall, the 928 is a classic sports car with a strong following among Porsche enthusiasts. It offers a blend of performance, design, and driving experience that continues to make it an attractive choice for collectors and those who appreciate classic sports cars.

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Electrics and Other

The Porsche is equipped with a working sunroof, tested on our journey out, and a Panasonic stereo is fitted.

David let us know that he has had no issues with the electrical elements on the car and to the best of his knowledge, everything was working as it should do.

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History and Paperwork

This low-mileage, well-preserved example comes to market from ~7.5 years ownership, just 3 former keepers, this 928 is one for the collectors.

The car comes to market from ~7.5 year ownership, and in that time the vendor has spent money as required to keep it in top condition. The Porsche had servicing completed in July 2023, less than ~300 miles ago, this covered a replacement cam belt, new water pump and gasket, rebuild of the tensioner and renewal of the hydraulic bonnet struts.

Power steering pump was renewed in October 2021, along with a new battery and new drive belts. The bonnet was further insulated and the headlight washer system was cleaned out in May 2020. Porsche servicing and new HT leads, spark plugs, new drive shaft gaiters, updated fuel lines, washer tank replacement, four new tyres and door card fixing was completed through 2018 with works costing over ~£7,000. Paint, trim and wheel work was actioned in July 2024 along with new quarter window rubbers, a replacement tyre, front bumper gasket and fog light frames with works costing over ~£2800.

We’ve done all our usual seller checks including photo ID, V5 and also actioned a history check on the vehicle - this is a professional check operated by HPI that will highlight if the car has been previously stolen, recorded as being in an accident, or have any outstanding finance - note, this does not include a mileage history check.

We've summarised our own view on the car based on information gained from the seller in the listing above, however, and as you can see, we go to great lengths to photograph and video the car in hi-resolution detail - this has been done for you to make your own assessment from the comfort of your sofa. So please sit back, have a cuppa and take your time to review everything on this listing in order to make your own assessment on the vehicle's condition. Viewings are also welcomed with all our listings, so please get in touch with us to arrange a suitable time - we just need to speak to you first and receive a valid photo ID before confirming.

If there's anything you're unsure about, no matter how small, then please first ask the owner in the comments area below before placing your bid/s, as bids can't be retracted and form a binding contract if you win the car - just like a traditional auction house.

Service History
Date Type Mileage
10.07.2023 Service 20,000
10.04.2019 MOT 19,334
15.05.2018 MOT 19,077
02.02.2018 Service 18,947
08.05.2017 MOT 18,943
04.05.2012 MOT 18,936
05.05.2011 MOT 18,928
14.04.2010 MOT 18,861
16.04.2009 MOT 18,622
06.05.2008 MOT 18,372
20.02.2003 Service 17,483
30.01.1989 Service 13,051
05.11.1984 Service 9,658
15.01.1980 Service 183
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Key Details
  • Model 928
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Reg. Date 23.11.1979
  • CC 4,511
  • Mileage ~20,263
  • Colour Copper Brown Metallic
  • Interior Colour Pasha Brown / Beige
  • Interior Trim Fabric / Leather
  • Chassis # 92A0800370
  • Engine # 8005235
  • MOT Exempt Yes
  • Road Tax Exempt Yes
  • HPi Clear Yes
  • Former Keepers 3
  • Tyre Tread Good
  • Tyre Brand Michelin and Kumho
  • Tyre Age From 2023
  • LHD or RHD RHD
  • Visited Yes
  • Sale Type Private
  • Owned ~7.5 years
  • Key Feature Condition and mileage
  • Auction ID 2905
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    We think this car has great investment potential given the low mileage, the delta between average and good can be vast, ultimately it's the final bid that counts.

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