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[JP aka LiveFromNY Find all posts View Profile Close JP]

Let's start this off the right way. Excited to share my latest addition but mostly just want to see if I can hear Beck gagging all the way from Arizona.

1981 Porsche 924 Turbo with 8k original miles



Such an underrated little car. Like driving a sewing machine hopped up on meth. I love it.

[Gold71 2.2L Find all posts View Profile Close Gold71]

Wow…..i have been casually chasing a 924 Turbo for the last couple of years.
Think i am attracted to the simplicity of the details
What I really dislike are the rims used for the turbo model much prefer the phone dial's
i was very close on an original owner in blue but lost out when i did not pull the trigger fast enough.
Also would like with tartan option seat inserts.

[Gold71 2.2L Find all posts View Profile Close Gold71]

Ok ….I will admit that I have always lusted for an early 928 (78-79)
Convinced the design is as fresh & timeless today as in 78 , add an original Pasha interior and this classic moves up the ladder to
a must have Porsche . Looks like I don't know what to click on to post photo

[Frank Beck Banned Find all posts View Profile Close Frank Beck]

Oh brother... first Chevy Citations... now a slantnose Audi 100LS.

When you say "sewing machine" do you mean one with a bent flywheel? Back in the day we used to call these Magic Fingers because they vibrated so badly. They would actually crack the A/C compressor brackets because the problem was so bad.

One cool anomaly? The LSD in the snail box trans is actually a 915 unit.

However, that my friend is the prettiest turd in the yard! Congrats.

[Aussie24]

Frank/JP..I was a Porsche dealer and still remember the issues with the 924 Turbos, customers drove them hard ..getting Porsche to honor claims was always a struggle...

[georgek 2.0L, for real Find all posts View Profile Close georgek]

Make that a 924 Carrera GT (S) and we're talking.

[JP aka LiveFromNY Find all posts View Profile Close JP]

Make that a 924 Carrera GT (S) and we're talking.

For sure, George. Have you seen the prices on those things lately? The world is mad.

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JP - Was that the car that was listed on eBay? I thought of you when I saw it.

[JP aka LiveFromNY Find all posts View Profile Close JP]

JP - Was that the car that was listed on eBay? I thought of you when I saw it.

Yep. It was a local Texas car so I had an advantage and ended getting a very good deal (at least I think so).

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Ok ….I will admit that I have always lusted for an early 928 (78-79)
Convinced the design is as fresh & timeless today as in 78 , add an original Pasha interior and this classic moves up the ladder to
a must have Porsche . Looks like I don't know what to click on to post photo

Frank,
Have you ever driven a first gen 928?!
Throaty, gutless, lumbering, and more body role than Chris Farley in the SNL Chippendales gag.

However...
I absolutely have a soft spot in my heart for these Disco era Panameras.

We just finished handing off my 8th grade algebra teacher's '78 to its new steward. Mr. Levan, who was definitely the strictest disciplinarian and revered teacher at Pima Elementary was sad to see it go but also knows it's now in good hands. The new owner is thrilled to own a piece of local Porsche history and I'm honored to be the same mechanic working on it for 40+ years.

I must say; shaking that car down brought back memories. Some of them good.

[Gold71 2.2L Find all posts View Profile Close Gold71]

Frank
So if 911X= 928 lets solve for X
I did drive the 79 pictured and no doubt an Autobahn Cruiser but so much style ….much like high top basketball shoes vs penny loafers
What color was the 78 and what interior ?
And who has a tool kit like this

[Frank Beck Banned Find all posts View Profile Close Frank Beck]

Frank,
Boring Grand Prix White with brown leather.
I may have a tool kit like that; certainly some misc tools. ¿por qué?

[Gold71 2.2L Find all posts View Profile Close Gold71]

Yes totally boring finishes on the 78 but then again its a math teacher !
just kidding on the tool kit , think its neat that it’s integrated into the full length of the rear panel

[Frank Beck Banned Find all posts View Profile Close Frank Beck]

Attention JP!
Play your cards right and you may be the lucky new owner!

https://www.pcarmarket.com/auction/1...%20blast%20car

[Gold71 2.2L Find all posts View Profile Close Gold71]

Its kinda cool but much prefer this version