My new retro ride!

[car.chic]

After over a year of not having a Porsche, I've bought one

1986, 2.5 lux, manual in gold (Kalahari) with brown pinstripe interior, very rare fondmetal 16" alloy wheels.

Edited by car.chic on Tuesday 16th June 18:50

Edited by car.chic on Saturday 27th June 10:24

[krallicious]

Ummmmm, very 80s. Lovely looking example.

[bob1179]

That is awesome! Now get those wheels polished!

[Callyuk]

dont know much about the 944's do like the shape of them but what engines where fitted

[car.chic]

krallicious said:

Ummmmm, very 80s. Lovely looking example.

Thats why I love it It is a great example, been very well looked after.

[car.chic]

bob1179 said:

That is awesome! Now get those wheels polished!

Glad you like!! Wheels could actually do with a good polish, I'm going to give the car a good wash at the weekend and will do wheels - post up an improvement, hopefully!!

[car.chic]

Callyuk said:

dont know much about the 944's do like the shape of them but what engines where fitted

Mines is a 2.5 8 valve n/a which is the original 944 engine about 160bhp but you can get 2.5 16 valve, 2.5 turbo, 2.7 or 3.0 (later S2 model).

[PurelyRetro]

How long is this one allowed to stay?

[Callyuk]

car.chic said:

Callyuk said:

dont know much about the 944's do like the shape of them but what engines where fitted

Mines is a 2.5 8 valve n/a which is the original 944 engine about 160bhp but you can get 2.5 16 valve, 2.5 turbo, 2.7 or 3.0 (later S2 model).

thanks for that are they inline 4's or boxster type engines

[Car Mad Craig]

car.chic said:

After over a year of not having a Porsche, I've bought one

1986, 2.5 lux, manual in gold (Kalahari) with brown pinstripe interior, very rare fondmetal 16" alloy wheels.

Edited by car.chic on Tuesday 16th June 18:50

I must say that is a lovely car and after seeing that you have convinced me even more about buying a 924.
I must say though what is the difference between the 924 and 944 ?
Also if you ever think about selling those alloys let me know as i must say they are lovely !

[OlberJ]

Callyuk said:

thanks for that are they inline 4's or boxster type engines

Inline 4's.

I'm assuming you mean Boxer engines for the 2nd part, like a scooby, as opposed to the flat six of a boxster.

[wanacoop]

OlberJ said:

Callyuk said:

thanks for that are they inline 4's or boxster type engines

Inline 4's.

I'm assuming you mean Boxer engines for the 2nd part, like a scooby, as opposed to the flat six of a boxster.

what Porkers come with boxer engines??

[Evangelion]

[quote=Car Mad Craig)I must say though what is the difference between the 924 and 944 ?
(/quote]

How long have we got?

Have a look here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_924

And here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_944

Must admit that is one gorgeous motor; I had a 944 for four years, regretted selling it the moment I had done it and still do. Now after a few years of front-wheel-drive barges (not by choice, I'm a driving instructor) I've bought an MX-5 while I save up for a Boxster, so I'm sort of getting there. At least the driven wheels are at the right end even if the engine isn't.

[Callyuk]

yes as in the scooby type engine boxer is the name for that formation as far as im aware
sorry about my perivous spelling error

Edited by Callyuk on Tuesday 16th June 19:18

Edited by Callyuk on Tuesday 16th June 19:18

[bob1179]

car.chic said:

bob1179 said:

That is awesome! Now get those wheels polished!

Glad you like!! Wheels could actually do with a good polish, I'm going to give the car a good wash at the weekend and will do wheels - post up an improvement, hopefully!!

Looking forward to seeing what the old girl looks like when she is all fettled. I love old Porsches and it's great to see one being looked after. I've always wanted a 944 (and a 924 turbo, 930 turbo etc...).

[Powderpuff]

Lovely car...my dad had one in Guards Red back in 1984...if I ever came across it again I'd buy back and keep it for good

[Hairspray]

I've already told you how great I think it is, but now I want one even more So, already car hunting for your next one Nic?

[car.chic]

Powderpuff said:

Lovely car...my dad had one in Guards Red back in 1984...if I ever came across it again I'd buy back and keep it for good

My other one was an '86 Guards Red one Only car that has not gone through choice

[Duke Thrust]

Nice!

(But I might be biased...)

[KingRichard]

Yo Nic

That's uber-cool

Where the wheels already fitted? If so that's a top find! Should have my little MG finished soon, and then I can pop up some pics in this corner of PH!