Porsche's intended replacement for the 911 had an all-alloy V8 attached to a rear-mounted gearbox, the galvanised body had aluminium doors and bonnet and the body-coloured bumpers were plastic - all pretty radical for its time.

The 928 was launched to a fanfare and surprised many by being named European Car of the Year, an award that traditionally went to worthy-but-dull family hatchbacks.
Critics immediately recognised the advances that the 928 had made over the 911 and the car was universally praised as one of the greatest GT cars of all time.

It handled, it was quick, it looked fantastic and it was comfortable.

With the 928, Porsche created a serious, long-distance, grand touring car that could also tackle twisting B-roads with ease thanks to super-direct steering, 50/50 weight distribution and a clever Weissach rear axle that kept the car firmly planted.

Coming of age and perceived as a compliment to the 911 rather than a rival, the 928 is now rightly appreciated, especially th...