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£56,250 (Est: £50,000 - £60,000)

1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GT (937)

United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2024

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GT is a rare, low-mileage example with just 48,919km (30,396 miles). It retains its original condition, having been owned by Porsche enthusiasts and recently recommissioned. It features a desirable specification, including a limited-slip differential and removable roof, and is accompanied by its service booklet and Porsche Heritage Certificate.

Condition

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The car is described as being in impressively original and unmolested condition. It has been well-maintained by enthusiast owners, with only 48,919km (30,396 miles) at the time of cataloguing. The car has recently undergone a major service and is accompanied by its original service booklet and Porsche Heritage Certificate. Model experts deem its paintwork to be mostly factory-original and were thrilled to see the original soundproofing still in-situ under the bonnet. The vehicle is ready-to-go.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

WPOZZZ93ZBN700090

Odometer:

30,396 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Volkswagen's decision not to proceed with their designed-by-Porsche 914 replacement led to the latter taking on the project themselves.

Launched in November 1975, the resulting 924 drew heavily on Volkswagen/Audi components - the 2-litre, four-cylinder, overhead-camshaft engine being a development of the Audi 100's and the 4-speed transaxle a VW unit.

A 5-speed Porsche-designed gearbox and improvements to the suspension were early developments and in 1978 came the first truly high-performance 924 - the Turbo.

The latter's extra 45bhp raised the top speed to around 150mph and this figure would be further improved upon by the 924 Carrera GT.

A road model with competition potential, the luxuriously equipped Carrera GT was launched at the 1979 Frankfurt Show.

Easily distinguishable from lesser 924s by virtue of its bonnet air intake and widened wheel arches, the Carrera GT was built in limited numbers - only 406 were made - 400 cars being the minimum requirement to gain homologation ...