The Porsche 928 was conceived to take the company into an entirely new era, combining the performance expected of a Porsche with the comfort and refinement of a true long-distance grand tourer.

By the arrival of the 928 S4, Porsche had developed the concept into arguably one of the most accomplished versions of the model, its muscular 5.0-litre V8, sophisticated transaxle layout and unmistakable styling creating a car capable of covering enormous distances at serious pace.

This is a particularly attractive example, finished in a deep burgundy metallic with a contrasting light leather interior.

Its distinctive colour combination suits the shape beautifully and, despite the mileage displayed, the overall presentation is remarkably impressive.

The bodywork remains in fantastic condition, retaining a deep and consistent finish across those wonderfully distinctive 928 lines.

Naturally, close inspection reveals a handful of minor stone chips and age-related imperfections, but these are ...