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Est: £45,000 - £55,000
1979 Porsche 928 - Manual - 53,901 Miles
UK • 14 Nov 2026 • Lot 176
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
An early 1979 Porsche 928 in Minerva Blue Metallic, featuring a rare 5-speed manual gearbox and just over 53,901 miles. This example has received over £32,000 in recent mechanical and cosmetic investment, including a full repaint and interior restoration.
It's a highly desirable early 928 presented in exceptional condition, ready for its next custodian.
Condition
8
Exceptional condition body, mechanical recommissioning, interior restoration
/ 10
53,901 miles
9289101269
LHD
United Kingdom
Manual
HUM 801T
1979
Auction
Description
The Fosse Way Collection comprises nine rare and eclectic motor cars, thoughtfully chosen and carefully maintained by a respected private collector, and each now offered with considerable recent investment. When launched, the Porsche 928 represented a bold new direction for the Stuttgart marque, combining a front-mounted V8 with sophisticated 'grand touring' comfort and distinctive styling.
Today, early examples are increasingly appreciated for their purity of design and their place at the beginning of the 928 story.
This 1979 example is particularly appealing, combining the desirable five-speed manual gearbox with a mileage of just over 53,901 miles.
Finished in Minerva Blue Metallic, the car features the distinctive Pascha upholstery, one of the most recognisable interior designs of the period.
The combination of its early specification, manual transmission and relatively low indicated mileage makes it an attractive proposition in its own right.
However, what really sets this ex...
Price Analysis vs Other 928s
£1,575
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£15,996
Median Price (Since 2020)
£129,375
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 13th Oct 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
53,904 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 14th Oct 2026, 53,904 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On 2nd Nov 2022, 53,701 miles
Passed
On 13th Jul 2021, 53,415 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside outer sill
- Offside outer sill
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Failed
On 13th Jul 2021, 53,411 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Advisory:
- Nearside outer sill
- Offside outer sill
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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