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1986 944 Coupe / No Reserve / 1 Family Owners / Low Miles / Stock / Super Clean on 2040-cars

Year:1986 Mileage:68204 Color: panels
Location:

West Bloomfield, Michigan, United States

West Bloomfield, Michigan, United States
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1986 Porsche 944 Coupe

VIN: WP0AA0949GN453618

Kalahari Metallic (Code Y4Y4) with Brown Leatherette/Leather interior (Code LU)

One family ownership since new

Only 68,204 total miles

Not molested, mostly stock, as-built

Nice paint and near-new interior

Zero rust

Extra clean, always garaged

OFFERED WITH NO RESERVE

 

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One Family- Three Careful Owners

·         Originally delivered at Fred Lavery Porsche, Birmingham MI, December 1985

·         Passed to adult son, 1998

·         Returned to parents, 2013

·         Porsche Club of America enthusiast members

·         Never abused

·         Extra Clean, no evidence of ever being smoked in

·         Always garage storage

·         Regular maintenance by Porsche franchise dealers and independent Porsche specialists

·         You can see the free CARFAX here

Option Codes shown on original window sticker (see photo)

·         Kalahari Metallic

·         Leatherette/Leather steering wheel

·         Blaupunkt Monterey digital cassette radio

·         Stabilizer bars, front and rear

·         Electric sunroof

·         Partial leather front seats

Performance Modifications

·         Largely unmodified

·         Few vintage enhancements made early-on

·         Aftermarket, cat-back free-flow exhaust

·         K&N air filter

·         Performance throttle cam- original part is also included

Engine

·         2.5 liters

·         147 HP, 144 ft-lb torque

·         No internal modifications

·         DME fuel injection is completely intact

·         Catalytic converter and all emission controls as-built

·         Performance throttle cam- original part is also included

·         Older aftermarket cat-back exhaust

·         Starts, idles, runs, drives and stops as it should

·         All warning lights function / No warning lights on

·         Gauges show normal oil temperatures, pressures and charging

·         No oil consumption, noises or smoking concerns

·         Timing belt, water pump and motor mounts all replaced June 2011 at 67,445 miles

·         Professional oil change service May 2014 at 68,111 miles

5-Speed manual Transmission

·         Shifts smoothly to all gears

·         No noises

·         Clutch is smooth and light

·         Correctly filled with GL4 oil

Suspension, brakes, steering:

·         Rear-wheel

·         Four-wheel vented disc brakes

·         Original ATS “phone dial” 15”X7” wheels

·         Bridgestone Potenza 215/60-HR15 steel belted radial tires

·         Wheels balanced.  No vibration at speed.

·         Original Porsche black alloy wheel nuts

·         Original shock absorbers are tight and leak-free

·         Properly aligned at normal ride height.  Does not pull or have uneven tire wear.  Steering wheel level when driving straight.

·         Brakes stop straight and with no pulsation

·         CV joints and boots in good condition with no damage or noise concerns

·         Brake fluid flushed 2001

·         Power steering fluid properly filled

·         No leaks of brake fluid or power steering fluid

·         Underbody panel in place, undamaged and fit as-built

·         Factory yellow wax undercoating still present on original surfaces.

Body:

·         Kalahari Metallic (Code Y4Y4) with Brown Leatherette/Leather interior (Code LU)

·         Absolutely no rust on body, including all exterior panels

·         Mostly original paint

·         Paint is clean with no fading or water spot damage

·         Spare tire well and storage wells behind rear wheels are clean with nice paint and no rust

·         Windshield washers and wipers all work properly

·         All lights, inside and out, work correctly

·         Retractable headlights operate as-new

·         Power side mirrors work as-new

·         Power sunroof vents and opens properly with no concerns

·         Sunroof panel lifts off easily for full-open driving

·         Power height adjustment on driver’s seat

·         Manual passenger’s seat

·         Brown leather trim with minimal wear

·         Leather steering wheel is near-mint

·         Shift boot and knob are not faded or torn

·         Carpet shows no wear

·         Original headliner with no stains, rips or other damage

·         Visors undamaged and mirrors are clear and clean

·         Rear storage area cover rolls out and recoils correctly with no fading or damage

·         All glass in near-new condition

·         Both heated power windows operate as-new

·         All locks and keys work properly

·         Remote hatch release works as-new

·         All seals undamaged with no leaks or noise

·         New front hood gas struts 2011

·         Gas struts for both front trunk lid and rear deck lid work properly

·         Body is solid and tight when driving with no rattles or wind noise concerns

Other Features:

·         Automatic climate control with air conditioning.

·         Fans, vent controls and heater operate properly

·         Rear defroster works properly

·         Original Blaupunkt Monterey SQR 23 AM/FM/LW cassette radio

·         Original four speaker system with outboard fader

·         Radio operates properly.  All speakers working as-new

·         Speedometer is accurate

·         Both odometers and trip reset work correctly

·         Volt meter and fuel gauge work correctly

·         Oil pressure gauge shows 5 bar+ at speed

·         Digital clock is accurate

·         Fuel consumption (vacuum) gauge works as-new

·         CASIS (Computer Assisted Shift Indicator System) upshift light works as-new

·         Door buzzer as noisy as ever

·         All instrument lights work

·         Strong Energizer battery with storage cut-off

·         No warning lights on

Also included:

·         Clear Michigan title

·         Complete set of owner’s manuals in original folder

·         Two original 944 sales brochures

·         Original window sticker

·         All original sales paperwork from 1985

·         Maintenance receipts since new

·         Two original keys plus key code tag

·         Clean CARFAX.  You can see the free CARFAX here

·         Lloyd’s carpeted “Porsche” logo floor mats with retainers

·         Flannel fitted car cover in very good condition

·         Never-used original space-saver spare wheel and tire

·         Jack and related storage holder

·         Original air compressor

·         Full tool kit

·         Storage bag for sunroof panel

·         Original throttle cam

·         Original wheel locks with two lock cylinders

 

“The large print giveth and the small print taketh away”- Tom Waits:

Please remember, this is a used car, which, as nice as it may be, is not perfect.  I strive to deliver accurate descriptions, but it is possible to miss small deficiencies and will not be held liable for these minor misnomers.  This vehicle is sold AS IS/WHERE IS and comes with no warranties, expressed or implied, whatsoever.

Known issues:

·         Very few stone chips and scuffs from 28+ years of careful use.

·         Very few stone chips on front bumper, front body panel at Porsche crest and windshield.  Windshield is not streaked or sandblasted.

·         Front spoiler has some paint peeling and driveway scratches, but is not loose or torn

·         3” long defect in paint on right door, top center.  May be as-built.  See photos

·         Chips in paint on top of LF fender, right door, rockers

·         Under-hood insulation foam is deteriorating

·         Few scuffs around interior including door sill trim and center console

·         Very few small cracks in center dash.  See photo

·         Shift know shows wear, but is not torn or loose

·         A/C does not operate.  There is R12 in the system, as verified by pressing fill valve.  No further diagnosis has been made.

·         Oil pressure gauge fluctuates at idle.  Gauge sender is leaking oil slightly at electrical connection.

·         No other engine oil leak concerns

·         Transmission seeping oil at case joints.  Transmission is properly filled with GL4 oil.

·         Older tires have little tread

·         Two wheel lock cylinders missing.  All wheels have five standard Porsche black alloy wheel nuts.

·         Wheel center caps faded, some light scratches on wheels.  Wheels are original and straight with no bends or heavy damage.

Not included:

·         NO ORIGINAL TAKE-OFF PARTS OR OTHER ADDITIONAL PARTS INCLUDED

·         NO PARTS AVAILABLE THAT ARE NOT IN PHOTOS, SORRY

Pre-purchase inspection is welcomed.  Please contact me through “Ask a question” to arrange inspection and for any additional information.

 

Offered with NO RESERVE.  There is no “Buy It Now” price.  Auction will not end early. Car will be sold to the highest bidder.

Terms:

 

Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping.

 

$1000.00 deposit required within 48 hours of auction close.

PayPal accepted for deposit, only.

Payment methods accepted:

-Wire transfer in US funds.

-Cashier's Check (certified from US or Canadian bank) or money order.

-Cash (in person).


PayPal not accepted for full purchase payment.

 

Vehicle and title will be released to the buyer only after funds clear.  There will be no exceptions.

 

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