Lot details Registration No: A413VVX Chassis No: WPOZZZ92ZEN400582 Mot Expiry: None
Contracted to engineer a flagship sports coupe for VW-Audi in the early 1970s (codenamed EA435), Porsche were only too glad to buy back the design rights when their client ran into financial difficulties. Paying DM 100 million for the privilege (somewhat less than they had charged for the work) they readily agreed to VW's stipulation that the new car be built at the latter's Neckarsulm plant. Suitably reworked, the Harm Lagaay styled EA435 was unveiled to the world as the Porsche 924 in 1975. Based around a two-door coupe monocoque shell equipped with MacPherson strut front and trailing arm rear suspension, it boasted a 50:50 weight distribution thanks to its rear-mounted transaxle. Powered by a 1984cc SOHC four-cylinder engine developing some 125bhp and 121lbft of torque, it was reputedly capable of 125mph and 0-60mph in 9.5 seconds. Noted for its fine handling (some unkind pundits said that it cornered too well for a Porsche!), it was systematically evolved gaining optional five-speed transmission in 1978 (standardised the following year) and a fully galvanised bodyshell in 1981.
Finished in metallic blue with linen / beige upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor (a Porsche Club GB member) as being in good overall condition. Reportedly subject to a recent £2,000 brake system overhaul including new pipes, it apparently has the further advantages of a replacement front windscreen, sound exhaust, refurbished alternator, Thatcham Category 2 alarm / immobiliser and new clutch / accelerator cables. Treated to a cylinder head overhaul in 2002 (valve guides, seals etc), its Turbo type alloy wheels and sports suspension pack are said to make it "stick to the road like glue". Benefiting from continuous service history since 1985 (including seventeen previous MOT certificates), it is offered for sale with eleven months' MOT and six months' road tax.
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