Make: | Porsche |
Model: | 944 |
SubModel: | 1 OWNER 33K MILES 100% DOCUMENTED CA CAR |
Type: | Coupe |
Trim: | 1 OWNER 33K MILES 100% DOCUMENTED CA CAR |
Year: | 1986 |
Mileage: | 33591 |
VIN: | WP0AA0956GN153110 |
Color: | GUARDS RED |
Engine: | 2.5 LITER TURBOCHARGED |
Cylinders: | 4 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | 5-SPEED MANUAL |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | BLACK LEATHER |
Drive side: | Left-hand drive |
Vehicle Title: | Clean |
Item location: | Pleasanton, California, United States |
Finished in Guards Red / Factory Black Power Sport Seats, Sunroof, Limited Slip, Blaupunkt
33,591 Documented Miles – One Local Owner & Clean CarFax
100% Original Paint, Records Since New, “No Expense Spared” Maintenance
A Truly Exceptional Example of the Increasing Desirable Porsche 944Turbo “951”
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NOTE: Our listings are lengthy. They not only describe this particular car but also some history of the make/model, considerations in buying a classic car and facts about our firm. However, we continually hear from out-of-state / out-of- country buyers (many of our clients) that they prefer the level of detail that we provide. However, if you are not prepared to read the full listing, please scan the DETAILS below along with viewing the PHOTOGRAPHS at the bottom. If you’d prefer, please call us at 925-846-1451 and we’ll gladly discuss the Porsche and answer any questions over the telephone, including our “Buy it Now” policy. Yes, the Porsche can be purchased prior to the end of the eBay auction.
INTRODUCTION
This car is offered at a realistic price and, unlike bidding on cars in a live auction environment, you will have the benefit of extensive information and history on the car prior to making a buying decision. Equally as important is the fact that Classic Cars Ltd. has been in business for 26+ years and enjoys an excellent national / international relationship with over 1,000 positive eBay feedback responses.
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Classic Cars Ltd.
Pleasanton, CA
925-846-1451
HISTORY
We are celebrating our 26th year in the same location, and have sold hundreds of Porsche’s of all years and types. A personal favorite is the “951”, more commonly known as the 944 Turbo. And, just when we thought virtually all of the Turbo’s had high mileage, multiple owners, modifications and incomplete history, we come across this example.
This Porsche 944 Turbo is a local car and has never left Northern California. The current and only owner purchased the 944 Turbo from Sunnyvale Porsche Audi, just ~30 miles for our location, on March 26, 1986 with 63 miles on the odometer.
To say that he was meticulous about its care would be a dramatic understatement. The car spent the large majority of its life covered in his garage with the exception of occasional pleasure use, and regular service and maintenance by Porsche professionals.
The new owner will receive all of the original delivery documents and related items including:
– Original Window Sticker
– Internal Porsche Factory Build Sheet (in German)
– Original California “Pink Slip” (still in the original owner’s name)
– Original registration document
– Original Sunnyvale Porsche/Audi “Total Price” Window Sticker
– Original Purchase Agreement
– Original Finance Agreement
– Original Agreement to Furnish Insurance
– Original Odometer Statement showing delivery miles of 63
– Porsche Dealer Brochure
– Porsche 944 Brochure (include full page photo of a red 944 Turbo)
– Porsche Dealer Brochure – “Thirty Eight Years Ago”
– Porsche Owner’s Manual
– Porsche Warranty & Maintenance Booklet (Stamped with delivery date, dealer business card, and Porsche factory option code sticker) NOTE: Service booklet stamped with service/maintenance stamps through 8,300 miles – All maintenance is supported by hard copy receipts
– Blaupunkt Monterey SQR 23 Radio brochure
– Blaupunkt Auto radio Service pamphlet (locations)
– Original “Get Ready” paper to prepare car Dated 3/26/86
– Original “Front Axle Spring Lock Device” warning card
– Seat tags indicating “Genuine Leather”
– Porsche letter from Porsche North America for fuel hose recall – completed 8/7/86
– Original Porsche floor mat card
– All original keys
– Unused spare, tools and jack
DETAILS—THIS PARTICULAR 1986 PORSCHE 944 TURBO
The VIN is WP0AA0956GN153110 and the Porsche is currently licensed and registered in California through 3/28/2020. The CarFax report is totally clean supporting the cars history of local delivery and one owner and documents the service history, chronological mileage and positive smog checks with 22 detailed records.
The current odometer reading of 33,591 miles is documented by maintenance records, and supported by the CarFax report.
The car was chosen with the most powerful engine of the time (Turbo version of 220 hp), with exterior colorGuards Redin combination with the black sports seats in partial leather.
The car left the factory with the following list of equipment:
In addition to the factory options, the Porsche Turbo was fitted with a host of convenience, safety, and performance upgrades including:
– Water cooled 2.5 liter turbocharged engine with charge cooling
– External engine oil cooler
– 5-speed fully synchronized transmission
– Front & rear stabilizer bars
– 4-piston disc brakes front & rear with brake proportioning valve
– 8×16” rear alloy wheels, 7×16” front
– Anti-theft device for wheels
– Tinted glass all windows
– Heated rear window
– Energy absorbing bumpers
– 63 amp battery
– Heated * electric side view mirrors
– Leather steering wheel
– Fog lights
– 4-speaker balance control suppression radio
– Automatic climate control
– Power windows
– Power steering
– 10 year anti-corrosion warranty
COSMETIC CONDITION
The overall cosmetic condition of the car is truly exceptional. The Guards red exterior and black interior with leather sport seats is a striking combination on the 944 Turbo. The all original paint is in beautiful condition due to the cars mileage of 33K and excellent paint The paint meter supports the original factory paint with consistent reading (refer to photos of paint meter readings on various panels).
The exterior of the Porsche rates extremely high and is devoid of the typical rock chips, door dings and other imperfections typically seen on high mileage cars of this era. Even a close, critical inspection of the car does not reveal imperfections that detract from the appearance and high quality of the 944 Turbo. Both the front and rear bumper areas are in beautiful condition and the front spoiler is free from cracking and damage. The factory optional sunroof (removable) functions properly and is in excellent condition including the underside and all fittings. Glass is all original with proper factory markings and free from damage. The power windows operate as designed. The unique factory “telephone dial” Porsche factory 944 Turbo wheels are in excellent damage with no curbing, or damage. The premium Bridgestone SO3 tires are very nice with even wear and considerable remaining tread.
The interior shows as well as the exterior. The leather seats, carpeting, and door panels are all in exceptional, stock condition, reflecting the car’s low mileage and excellent care over the years. The dash is free from cracks and sun damage typically seen on this vintage Porsche. The rear area under the hatchback glass is very tidy with excellent carpet that is devoid of fading or damage.
The Porsche is “California” clean, free from rust, and shows absolutely no signs of accident damage. The Car Fax supports the car’s totally clean history and lack of flood, theft, salvage and other negative history.
EXTERIOR
INTERIOR
MECHANICALCONDITION
The Porsche Turbo’s service and maintenance history dates back to 1986 when the car was delivered with early servicing by the delivering dealer, and subsequent maintenance by Porsche specialists. Additionally, the file documents that the Porsche recalls were also addressed. A summary of service/maintenance is as follows:
Mileage Service Performed Date
63 mi. Delivered New 3/26/86
100 mi. New car cover 6/20/86
1,128 mi. 1,000 mile service 3/26/86
Add alarm system
Replace fuel line Warranty
Repair minor front end
“shimmy” Warranty
Order tire (out of round) 3/26/86
Check front wheel balance
4,669 mi. Minor oil service 1/13/88
Repair harness to hood light
New dipstick & seal
8,300 mi. 8K mile service 1/5/90
New clutch slave
Flush cooling system
Flush braking system
Oil service
Top off all fluids
10,123 mi. Fuel hose recall 8/1/90
10,692 mi. New battery 9/20/91
12,280 mi. Complete inspection 3/17/93
Oil service
Inspect brakes, cooling,
Hoses, belts, suspension
13,253 mi. Replace sunroof switch 7/6/93
18,446 mi Minor oil service/filter 9/29/97
Flush cooling system
Top up fluids
Inspect brakes, belts,
Hoses, lights
Replace hood struts
19,101 mi. Oil service 9/16/99
Top up fluids
20,547 mi. Replace clutch slave 1/11/01
Master & all hoses
New P/S pump
Oil service/filter
Bleed brakes
23,644 mi. 20,000 miles service 9/9/04
New battery
23,927 mi. New Bridgestone S03 1/27/05
Tires 205/55/16”
25,082 mi. Complete valve job 12/12/05
Replace timing belt
All new radiator &
cooling hoses
Machine head
New plugs, dist. Cap,
‘ wires, rotor
New water pump & belts
New coolant, oil svc.
28,412mi. Repl. Camshaft housing 10/8/08
gasket
Oil service
Refresh coolant
New hood shocks
29,203 mi. Replace oil press. 8/7/09
Relief valve
Replace door actuator
30,683 mi. Complete oil service 9/1/10
31,444 mi. Complete oil service 11/16/11
New battery
32,854 mi. Spark plugs 12/19/14
Oil service
Adjust timing belt
Air & fuel filter
New wiper blades
Add coolant/brake fluid
33,426 mi. Oil & filter 8/13/18
Check all fluids, etc.
NOTE: Current mileage reads 33,591
Considering the cars low mileage and comprehensive service history, it is no surprise that the car runs and drives extremely well. The car starts immediately when cold or warm, idles smoothly, and has excellent power form the turbocharged engine. The 944 Turbo is free from leaks and has never been abused, tracked, or neglected by its responsible, mature owner.
The brakes are excellent and stop the car straight and sure with a functional hand brake. The steering is responsive and light as was typical on the 944’s of the era. There is no noise in the drive-line, the clutch engages properly and does not slip, chatter or exhibit any problems. The cars comes with a file of receipts and registration slips that document repairs and, most important, the cars life-time California lineage that support the care that the car has received over the years..
MISCELLANEOUS
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE 1986 PORSCHE 944 TURBO
ENGINE
TRANSMISSION
CHASSIS
BRAKES
PERFORMANCE
Fuel
HISTORY OF THE PORSCHE 944 TURBO
The 944, with internal production code 951, was a mid-sized coupe, equipped with a front engine and rear-wheel drive, in atransaxleconfiguration. An estimate of 163,000 units were build worldwide, making it the most successful Porsche in its history until the appearance of the Porsche Boxster and 997 Carrera.
Of the Turbo model, 25.000 units were manufactured, of which over 14.000 were exported to the United States.
It equipped a 4-cylinder engine with 2.5 liters of displacement (M44) which was initially offered as a normally aspirated engine. In 1986, Porsche introduced the Turbo version, equipping the engine with turbo and intercooler that raised the power of the car to a factory indicated 220 hp.
The Turbo also brought other important changes such as improved aerodynamics, a reinforced gearbox with oil cooling system and a different final gear ratio, a new engine oil cooling radiator (the atmospheric used a water-oil exchanger ), 16″ wheels as standard and a firmer suspension to handle the extra weight. All the internal components of the 951 engine were revised (more than 30 changes were made) to ensure that it would withstand the increase in heat and the higher pressures and internal loads it would have to endure.
The Porsche 944 Turbo was manufactured in a separate plant from the 944, the Neckarsulm facility in Germany.
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Not listed on Bring a Trailer (BAT)....We handle the entire transaction and have 26 years experience in the same location, carry a surety bond for the financial transaction, and manage all of the details for the buyer and seller. Please refer to our lifetime feedback of 1,015 positive feedback items on eBay and long standing global reputation for accurate and complete representations. We encourage direct email and telephone questions regarding this special Porsche 944 Turbo.
Specifications
VIN: WP0AA0956GN153110 |
Exterior Color: Guards Red |
Interior Color: Black Leather Sport Seats |
Engine: 2.5 Litre Turbocharged |
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual |
Status: Available |
Stock: 09-10532 |
Mileage: 33,564 |
Features: One Owner, delivered locally, fully documented history and maintenance...33,591 miles! Perhaps the finest 944 Turbo available today. |
PURCHASING A COLLECTOR VEHICLE - THINGS TO CONSIDER
As always, we recommend that you carefully review the seller's background for any collector car being sold over the Internet. It is important to ask yourself a number of questions including, but not limited to:
·How long have they been in business?
·How much experience do they have with collector cars?
·How many positive collector car vehicle sales have they completed (positive eBay feedback)?
·How detailed/complete is the description of the vehicle?
·Do the photos show details of the interior, exterior, top, chrome, etc. or are they simply "glamour shots" taken from a distance?
·Does the seller have a Surety Bond to protect the financial transaction?
·What about insurance, licensing by the state, and a local business license?
·Does the seller (if a business) have any DMV (Motor Vehicle) complaints and/or other history of legal action, grievances?
·Does the seller enjoy a favorable local and national/international reputation?
·Can the seller assist with funding sources, transport and out of state/country sales?
ABOUT CLASSIC CARS LTD.
·We have been the same, small, California town for over 25 years. We operate a small "brick & mortar", indoor showroom, and specialize in the sale, consignment, and purchase of sports, high performance and specialty vehicles of all types. We have a particular interest in sports cars and unique vehicles.
·The majority of our vehicles come from local, private owners and collectors, and many were sold new in California. We appreciate that rust free cars, with excellent documentation and history are especially attractive to our buyers both locally, and around the country. As a result, we do not purchase our collectible cars from "distressed" sales, such as wholesale auctions, salvage sales, or lien sales. We do not sell vehicles with salvage titles, or those that have a history of significant accident damage or repair.
·We have sold hundreds of unique, classic and collectible vehicles and regularly deal with buyers that have not had the experience of purchasing a large (both physically and monetarily) item on eBay, or through an Internet source.We strive to achieve 100% positive feedback on all vehicle sales from customers around the globe and is a reflection of our commitment to accurate, complete, and thorough vehicle descriptions.
·We have been shipping vehicles for years and have established excellent contacts that are not only high quality but very price competitive.We do not use brokers, terminal shipping or other discount methods.Call us or email for a quote directly to your home or office. We are often able to obtain quality enclosed transportation (the kind of travel this car deserves) for the cost of open shipping.
·Please review our feedback on eBay (user name Never22Many) representing over 975+ positive transactions to buyers all over the United States / World.
·We are fully insured, bonded, and licensed for collector car sales all over the United States/World.
·Classic Cars Ltd. carries a $50,000 Surety bond to cover financial transactions
·We frequently sell vehicles to out of State / out of country buyers, and will be glad to provide references for buyers in your area.
MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL INFORMATION
·As with virtually all collector/specialty vehicles, we find that parts and resources are readily available for this (and most every vehicle), thanks in large part to the Internet.
·In addition to the purchase price of the vehicle, California buyers are subject to sales tax, documentation fee, DMV transfer fees, and license and registration.Out of state buyers are responsible for the purchase price of the vehicle with any local fees, taxers, etc. being paid in their respective state.IMPORTANT NOTE: If the vehicle is delivered or driven in California, applicable California sales tax, license, registration and transfer fees will be assessed per California law.
·While we encourage telephone calls to discuss this vehicle in greater detail and ask that you call us at 925-846-1451 if we can answer any questions about the vehicle, Classic Car Ltd, or shipping costs to your location.
·We encourage inspections by interested buyers or professional inspectors. Please call at 925-846-1451 to arrange a convenient time.
·As with any collectible vehicle of this vintage we are unable to provide a warranty or guarantee of condition. However, we make every effort to accurately represent our vehicles, and highlight both positive items as well as areas that require attention. We ask that prospective buyers consider our eBay history/feedback, standing in the community, length of time in business, and other factors when purchasing a collectible vehicle from Classic Cars Ltd.
·Minor cosmetic issues/flaws may be present on every vehicle (regardless of cost) including small chips, nicks, scratches, etc. that can be seen on even the best restoration, or even a relatively new, used "pre-owned" vehicle.Also, ownership of a collectible / specialty vehicle is more enjoyable if the owner is familiar with the "realities" of these unique cars.Unlike more modern day vehicles, these cars require regular, ongoing care/maintenance and some mechanical knowledge, patience, and understanding can make the experience considerably more pleasant.That said, collector / "specialty" car owners will tell you (emphatically) that they love their cars and wouldn't trade them for anything!!
The information contained in this description is believed to be accurate but, in some instances, has been provided by the car's owner / owners or outside sources.As a result, we are unable to guarantee the accuracy of the information.We encourage verification of "numbers" and significant data prior to the purchase of any collector vehicle that you are considering.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
·Buyers outside of California will be responsible for a $195.00 fee for processing / administration. The charge will apply if the vehicle is purchased through eBay or before or after the auction directly through Classic Cars Ltd.
·We reserve the right to end the auction prior to the scheduled auction close date. We will be glad to discuss details of a "pre-auction" purchase (925) 846-1451.
·Inspections of vehicles are encouraged but (by appointment) must be completed within 24 hours of the end of the auction.
·Out of state buyers are responsible for the high bid and shipping costs. California buyers are subject to the appropriate sales tax, DMV transfer, and fees associated with the purchase of any used vehicle sale in the state of California.
·To avoid shipping the title with the car to our out of state buyers, we mail the title and other transfer documents via Priority Mail.Larger items and parts will be shipped with the vehicle.
·While shipping and transportation costs (if appropriate) are the responsibility of the winning bidder, we can assist with locating a suitable transporter. We regularly ship cars all over the USA/World, and can often times locate very competitive rates for transporting vehicles door to door, to a local terminal, enclosed, open, etc. Please call us for specific information/rates to your location.
·We meet some great people and fellow enthusiasts, and only rarely do we have problems with non-paying bidders. Please be certain that you are prepared to buy the car if you bid, or call us at 925-846-1451 before the end of the auction if we can answer any questions. If you have a "sunglass" rating or fewer than 10 feedback ratings
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