Lot details Registration No: C938CYN Chassis No: WP0ZZZ92ZGN401051 Mot Expiry: March 2013
Contracted to engineer a flagship sportscar 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 a modest DM 100 million for the privilege, they readily agreed to VW's stipulation that the 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 monocoque bodyshell equipped with all-round independent suspension (MacPherson strut front, trailing arm rear), the newcomer boasted 50:50 weight distribution thanks to its rear-mounted transaxle. Powered by a VW-sourced 1984cc four-cylinder engine, the 2+2-seater was noted for its fine handling; some unkind pundits opining that the front-engined model cornered too well for a Porsche! Unveiled in late 1985, the higher performance 'S' variant utilised the same 2479cc SOHC powerplant as its 944 sibling (albeit in slightly detuned guise). With 150bhp and 144lbft of torque on tap not to mention the benefit of power steering, the 924S was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 8.4 seconds and 136mph. Only in production for three years, just 16,669 are thought to have been sold worldwide.
Finished in Red with Black leather upholstery, this particular example was purchased by the vendor's son in 2007. Since then the 924S is understood to have had its clutch, rear wheel bearings and water pump replaced as well as being treated to new timing and balancer shaft belts and tensioners etc. A new speedometer has also been required, so the total mileage is understood to be 69,000 rather than 32,345 currently showing. The vendor regards the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and five-speed manual gearbox as all being in "good" order and says the Porsche "seems tight and responsive". He is selling 'C938 CYN' complete with owner's manual, assorted invoices and MOT into March of next year.
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