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1986 Porsche 944 Turbo on 2040-cars

Year:1986 Mileage:86000
Location:

Whitehall, Pennsylvania, United States

Whitehall, Pennsylvania, United States
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     This is your chance to own a true classic.  It's the first year for the 944 Turbo.  This is an unmolested car with the correct Porsche phone dial wheels in great shape. The car has been my daily driver since the snow has stopped falling in the Northeast and it is a pleasure to drive.  The clutch and the transmission function properly along with the heat and defrost.  All power options function, i.e. windows, sunroof, etc. without any leaking.  A/C compressor comes on, but it is still too cold to tell how cold it blows. Alpine A/M, F/M, CD player works well along with the front and back Kenwood speakers.
The car has Porsche brake calipers on all four corners.

     This car is a true driver.  There are minor paint blemishes on the top of the passenger side front fender and a door ding on the driver's side door (see pictures).  Interior is in great shape, especially for a car from 1986. There are no rips and only minor wear on the seats.  The dash has a few small cracks near the vents as all 944's do.  

     The car just underwent a full belt service along with pulleys.  At that time, the water pump was inspected and appears to be recently replaced.  So the timing belt was replaced even though the old one looked relatively new. The tires have 95% tread.

     The car is being offered at no reserve, so bid to own.  PPI's are welcome and encouraged.

     All in all, a great car for daily driving or even track use. There are not many 944 Turbos out there that have not been chipped or abused.  As you can see in the pictures, the sunroof cover and tool kit come with the car.  I did not have this car detailed to hide any imperfections.  Looks as though there was an insert in-between the tail lights that has been removed and license plate holes on rear bumper are filled in.

     Currently has antique plates and is titled in Pennsylvania.  Call Sam at 484-375-5667  with any questions or specific pictures you may want.  In closing, I have owned Porsche's for over 20 years and I can say you will not find one in this shape at a no reserve auction. 

     This car is sold as is, where is, with no warranty express or implied.  

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