17th Mar, 2024 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle March 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction
1989 Porsche 944
Meticulously-maintained with comprehensive service history
Registration - F815 UBJ
Chassis No. - WPOZZZ94ZKN401454
M.O.T. - TBC
Odometer - 169,000
The Alpine white paintwork of this very presentable coupe is beautifully complemented by a blue half-leather matched with pinstripe interior. The straight-four engine is what appears to be the rarer 2.7-litre variant which had a power increase over the 2.5 -litre, and the car benefits from a factory-fitted sunroof. The vendor now regards the meticulously-maintained powerplant, five-speed manual transmission, coupe bodywork and paintwork as all being in ‘excellent’ order, and the upholstery as ‘good’. We understand the 944 has full service history, the most recent service having been completed less than 700 miles ago. The car is supplied with a large lever arch file containing a vast array of invoices from renowned Porsche specialists and the owner’s manual, service book and build sticker. ‘F815 UBJ’ is now available for sale complete with a current MOT valid to February next year. The odometer currently registers a total mileage of 169,805.
Introduced in 1982, Porsche’s front-engined, rear-wheel drive 944 was a direct development of the 924. The company replaced the latter’s Audi engine with their own four-cylinder unit of 2.5-litres which, despite having few common parts, was effectively half of the 5-litre V8 that powered the 928. Other significant changes included wider wheel arches, a better equipped, more refined interior and upgrades to the suspension and brakes. From the outset, the model boasted excellent handling - the specification of a rear transaxle endowing the 944 with nigh on 50/50 distribution. The 944 S2 saw the light of day in 1989, by which time the normally aspirated engine had grown via 2.7 to 3.0-litres in capacity. There were now two body styles to choose from – coupe and cabriolet. A total of some 14,071 coupes were produced before the 944 model range was superseded by the 968 in 1991.
In summary:
- Meticulously maintained, with supporting invoices
- The increased 2.7-litre variant, which came with 165bhp.
- Full service-history. Comes with MOT to February 2025.
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Estimated at £6,000 - £8,000Registration - F815 UBJ
Chassis No. - WPOZZZ94ZKN401454
M.O.T. - TBC
Odometer - 169,000
The Alpine white paintwork of this very presentable coupe is beautifully complemented by a blue half-leather matched with pinstripe interior. The straight-four engine is what appears to be the rarer 2.7-litre variant which had a power increase over the 2.5 -litre, and the car benefits from a factory-fitted sunroof. The vendor now regards the meticulously-maintained powerplant, five-speed manual transmission, coupe bodywork and paintwork as all being in ‘excellent’ order, and the upholstery as ‘good’. We understand the 944 has full service history, the most recent service having been completed less than 700 miles ago. The car is supplied with a large lever arch file containing a vast array of invoices from renowned Porsche specialists and the owner’s manual, service book and build sticker. ‘F815 UBJ’ is now available for sale complete with a current MOT valid to February next year. The odometer currently registers a total mileage of 169,805.
Introduced in 1982, Porsche’s front-engined, rear-wheel drive 944 was a direct development of the 924. The company replaced the latter’s Audi engine with their own four-cylinder unit of 2.5-litres which, despite having few common parts, was effectively half of the 5-litre V8 that powered the 928. Other significant changes included wider wheel arches, a better equipped, more refined interior and upgrades to the suspension and brakes. From the outset, the model boasted excellent handling - the specification of a rear transaxle endowing the 944 with nigh on 50/50 distribution. The 944 S2 saw the light of day in 1989, by which time the normally aspirated engine had grown via 2.7 to 3.0-litres in capacity. There were now two body styles to choose from – coupe and cabriolet. A total of some 14,071 coupes were produced before the 944 model range was superseded by the 968 in 1991.
In summary:
- Meticulously maintained, with supporting invoices
- The increased 2.7-litre variant, which came with 165bhp.
- Full service-history. Comes with MOT to February 2025.
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: The Bolesworth Castle March 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 17th Mar, 2024
Our March auction of classic and performance cars
Viewing Days:
Saturday 16th March,12 noon - 6pm
Sunday 17th March, 9am - 12 noon
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