Just two owners from new, the current for 20 years; only 81k miles with 11 service stamps; 5-speed manual; removable sun roof; exceptionally clean, tidy and well-preserved; a fine example of this beautifully-built Eighties icon

A vitally important model for Porsche at a time when 911 sales were flagging, the 944 was launched in 1982 and proved an immediate success, press and public alike being bowled over by the brilliant handling, torquey engines and ‘hewn from solid’ build quality.

Initially it came with just one engine option, a 163bhp 2.5-litre four-cylinder unit that was essentially half of the V8 from the 928.

Over the next few years four more engine options were offered, a 189bhp 2.7-litre 16v, a 220bhp Turbo, a 250bhp Turbo S and a naturally aspirated 211bhp 3-litre.

This last engine is considered by many to be the best of the bunch, offering the reliability and fuel economy of the smaller-engined model but nearly as fast as the Turbo (0-60 in 5.9 secs and 150mph) with bags...