1984 Gold Porsche 944 Lux - AFM replaced

[Verysleepyboy]

Well - after having had my fun with the Mk1 TT 3.2 for the last few years, including winning two VWDRC championships (and a second place), it was moved on at the beginning of the year and I started my search for the next toy.

Decided what I wanted and there was one on eBay not far from me that finished yesterday with me being the highest bidder!

Car is being delivered on Wednesday this week - who is going to be able to guess what it is first???? 

[barefoot]

Audi 200T C2, still with the original scatter cushions?

[DSdriver]

Horsey Horseless*

*had to be said, its in the rules.

[eddyramrod]

1976 Lincoln Continental Mark IV?

[Verysleepyboy]

  On 24/03/2025 at 12:47, barefoot said:

Audi 200T C2, still with the original scatter cushions?

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Oooooo - that would be nice, but I've gone RWD this time!

[Verysleepyboy]

  On 24/03/2025 at 12:49, DSdriver said:

Horsey Horseless*

*had to be said, its in the rules.

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Not sure what rule but its a hard no on that one

[Verysleepyboy]

  On 24/03/2025 at 12:51, eddyramrod said:

1976 Lincoln Continental Mark IV?

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Another nice idea, but a little newer than that and less Yank

[Pieman]

  On 24/03/2025 at 15:44, Verysleepyboy said:

Not sure what rule but its a hard no on that one

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It's the equivalent of all the other in-jokes that end up on every collection thread on here and every thread on Pistonheads.

[mintwth]

A pile of MR2? 

[RoadworkUK]

Lamborghini Miura.

[eddyramrod]

2006 Fiat Panda?

[Verysleepyboy]

  On 24/03/2025 at 16:07, mintwth said:

A pile of MR2? 

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Would love one at some point. But not this time. Bigger engine!

[Verysleepyboy]

  On 24/03/2025 at 16:21, Tayne said:

Some sort of BMW with a turbo straight six petrol engine.

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Correct nationality- but I’ve had a BMW motorcycle and a 5 series before and they were both very disappointing indeed 

[Verysleepyboy]

  On 24/03/2025 at 17:30, RoadworkUK said:

Lamborghini Miura.

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Oooooooooh now that’s a lovely idea - too rich for my blood though and way too many cylinders!

[Verysleepyboy]

  On 24/03/2025 at 17:53, eddyramrod said:

2006 Fiat Panda?

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A good choice but too modern and too practical. 

[Sigmund Fraud]

Merc AMG something-or-other ?

[timolloyd]

Bergerac’s Triumph 2000?

[Verysleepyboy]

  On 24/03/2025 at 21:07, Tayne said:

 

A Lloyd?

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That’s fabulous!! A bit newer than that though!

[Verysleepyboy]

  On 24/03/2025 at 20:20, timolloyd said:

Bergerac’s Triumph 2000?

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Nooooo - not British

[Verysleepyboy]

  On 24/03/2025 at 20:19, Sigmund Fraud said:

Merc AMG something-or-other ?

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I do love a powerful Merc - not not correct this time 

[UltraWomble]

Raymanboys Chrysler LeBaron

[Verysleepyboy]

  On 24/03/2025 at 21:26, UltraWomble said:

Raymanboys Chrysler LeBaron

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Mmmmmmm that’s a sweet ride!!! 
But not for me!

[S2000]

944 or 968 Porsche

[eddyramrod]

  On 24/03/2025 at 21:26, UltraWomble said:

Raymanboys Chrysler LeBaron

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I would.

I did!  And would again, like a shot.

[mintwth]

Messerschmitt KR200

[Verysleepyboy]

  On 24/03/2025 at 21:37, S2000 said:

944 or 968 Porsche

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Looks like we have a winner!!!!!!

1984 Porsche 944 in "Oldmangold"!

[Verysleepyboy]

  On 24/03/2025 at 22:14, mintwth said:

Messerschmitt KR200

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Not enough wheels! But love the style and practicality!

[camryv6]

Well i was going to say  Invacar but not enough wheels

[S2000]

  On 25/03/2025 at 13:42, Verysleepyboy said:

Looks like we have a winner!!!!!!

1984 Porsche 944 in "Oldmangold"!

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I look forward to my prize

Nice choice, always wanted a 44 or 68 but never got round to it...

[Verysleepyboy]

Think it is time for some photos!

It's a 1984 Porsche 944 Lux 2.5 NA in a delightful shade of Oldmangold (think it is R6 Light Bronze Metallic) - a very 80's hue! After selling the TT, I had a gap on the drive for another toy and an itch to scratch for a transaxle Porsche. Budget wasn't going to stretch to a top quality one, but I wanted one I could get into straightaway and use, allowing me to tidy it up as I went along. 

The preference was for a 924S - I like the narrow body look with the Porsche engine, but it was more about finding the right quality car rather than a specific model. Saw a few come and go on eBay and Marketplace,  generally up in locations where it wasn't possible to go and view before committing. Saw some other visually nice examples more locally, but when on looking closer spotted the missing pedal and the auto gearstick which was a no-no for me.

Then a early dash 944 in Milton Keynes came up for sale on eBay - only half an hour away and read decent on the advert  I went down, had a look and a drive, noted down the good and bad points and in my head came up with a maximum price I was willing to pay.  Come the end of the auction, I had made my bid and slightly surprising to me, I had managed to win myself a 1984 Porsche 944!!

The seller even drove it up to me to deliver it in exchange for a lift home, which was helpful! 

Good points:

• Road tax free from today! MOT exempt, although I will continue to get it tested for peace of mind. and cheap insurance (£160 fully comp, low excess, 3000 miles)
• Structurally appears sound so has almost certainly has had work done previously,
• New tyres and refurbed Cup2 wheels - would prefer original Fuchs or Cookie Cutters but can't complain too much
• Mechanically decent - has replacement gearbox and full service done recently, no fluid leaks apart from a slight weep from the power steering reservoir, drives really well considering it has been lowered
• Interior is a 6/10 - all there and all works, but needs tidying up
• Big history file of receipts over the last 25 years which backs up the mileage claim of c. 130k

Less good points:

• The colour isn't one I would have chosen - but it is of period and kind of suits the car!
• Paint is badly lacquer peeled on one side and the bonnet is faded/poor. Minor scuffs and a crack on the bumper but it is all there.
• Front seats split between bolster and base and need repairs
• Rear seat latches are missing so it lies flat all the time.
• Hatch struts missing for some reason
• Dashboard is presumably badly cracked and has a tasteful (not) piece of carpet glued over it!
• Cold start is rough and lumpy but clears fairly quickly to a smooth idle
• Heaters blow hot all the time! Probably the heater control valve broken which should be an easy fix.

Not sure yet what the plan is - I'll get the logbook changed to Historic as a priority and tidy up the cosmetic stuff including fixing the heater control valve before getting out to drive it as much as possible. Almost certainly it will have a few trips up the 1/4 mile - but not expecting anything rapid!

As and when I do stuff, I'll try to keep this page updated for all you 80's Porsche lickers out there!!