SteveF Posted 28October, 2018 Report Share Posted 28October, 2018 For Sale: 1986 Porsche 944 - Australian Delivered - Matching Numbers - 5 speed manual - 218,*** km After much thought I have decided, reluctantly, to look at selling my 1986 (January build) Porsche 944 as I need some additional house renovation funds. My son will also start driving soon and whilst I want him to do so in a manual car, it won't be a 944! I have owned the car for about 18 months and enjoyed every part of ownership so are very sad to see it go. I believe the car was in above average condition when I bought it, as Dreamr will attest to. It was originally delivered in January 1986 to an owner in Melbourne. Looking at the books the first two owners were in Victoria, then the car moved to Sydney, then Canberra and back to Sydney prior to me purchasing it. I am the sixth caretaker and have done about 10,000km in the 18 months. It has been driven at least once a week as I take a bus to work, usually on the weekend so not stuck in traffic as a daily driver. I suspect that the car has had a good life because during the services many of the original parts were still on the car and working! Being an '86 model I have learnt that it is essentially a new car compared to the earlier model and can identified by the updated dash and interior. It is white with cool 80's burgundy coloured interior, all in very good condition. When I bought the car I wasn't sold on the interior but good cars are hard to find. To be honest it has grown on me and I quite like the uniqueness of it. The car drives very well and has the original wallet with service books with a folder of receipts and three sets keys. The previous owner replaced the clutch and belts just prior to me purchasing it. He also installed a new good quality stereo and speakers. My aim has been to get it back to original condition as best as possible, replacing many old parts as preventative maintenance (rubber seals etc.). Following is a list of the main items that I have completed (don't tell my wife!): * Centre console cassette case replacement * Replaced water reservoir and windscreen fluid pump fixed (9/10/17) * Full service completed with all fluids replaced (09/10/17) * Glove box stop repair kit installed * P/S lower ball joint replacement kit RHS & LHS (25/11/17) * Replaced expansion tank (25/11/17) * Engine bay fuel lines replaced (25/11/17) - the original 30 year old lines were still there! * Replaced front under bonnet seal * Replaced front and rear stone guards * Replaced steering shaft (10/3/18) * Sunroof repaired - Microswitch (10/3/18) * Rear hatch seal replaced (24/03/18) * Replaced all 4 tyres (04/18) with full wheel alignment and balance - the old ones were 10+ years old! * B pillar interior trim replaced as it was looking tatty (24/06/18) * New under bonnet insulation foam * New windscreen wipers front & rear * Repaired digital clock, replaced the climate control plastic fascia and dash trim * The air conditioning has been completely refurbished with new OEM Nikon Denso compressor kit, parallel flow condenser, associated hoses and relays. It works like new and will for many years to come! With such a big window area in these cars you need to have the A/C working. * New front OEM Sachs shock absorbers installed with rubber mountings * Rollers, belts, various hoses and replacement of 32 year old parts, including the original 1986 DME, as part of a full service this past week at Buchanan's The other items I was planning to do to get it back to 100% original was: * Recover the dash. It is cracked like most 944s of this vintage but has a matching cover on it. * The front of the seats have been recovered in non-original fabric. They are in good condition but I eventually wanted to recover them in the original. I have sourced new original German made fabric for the centre of the seats and the doors which will come with the sale of the car. Overall I believe it is a fantastic car and perfect for someone looking to add to their collection or get into their first Porsche with all of the major work complete. It is a car that I would happily get in and drive to Melbourne or Brisbane without an issue. Sure there are stone chips and the like but overall it presents very well. The selling price comes with a trickle charger and some spare parts such as an original turbo / s2 rear under bumper valance (needs painting and installing) which I have been buying up as preventative maintenance for future work. All servicing under my ownership has been undertaken at Porsche specialists Bruce & Sean Buchanan and Simon at Autowerks. This car is such a usable classic, which is why we have been using as a second car. I am looking for offers of around $22k. The car is currently on non-transferable historic plates which for a NSW purchaser is only about $45.00 per year for your rego and green slip + no vehicle transfer fee if you put it back on this rego in NSW! With very few original '86 models on the market, this represents an excellent opportunity to purchase a well loved, original and unmodified car with many major, and expensive, items already completed. If you have any questions or would like to view the car please let me know.Send me a PM or call on zero four one nine 165 679. I am happy for any inspection by serious buyers and are in north western Sydney. Hopefully it will go to a PFAer who will look after it as much as I have. Below are a few images. Happy to send others to prospective buyers. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 28October, 2018 Report Share Posted 28October, 2018 Oh Steve! Bugger, my hopes of getting the band back together is fading fast! GLWS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 28October, 2018 Report Share Posted 28October, 2018 I'm gutted that you are selling it ... I feel as though I'm losing a member of my own stable ... I looked at it with you when you bought It, I've been on countless runs with you and enough car shows together. To any prospective buyers ... I have no vested interest in Steve's car but can certainly vouch for it. When we went to look at it for the first time, we both just knew it was an honest car ..... since then he's spent a lot of money replacing parts as preventative maintenance .. as well as a brand new air conditioning system!! Check it out. It's worth looking at. GLWS Steve ... it'll be sad to see it go. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 28October, 2018 Report Share Posted 28October, 2018 Wow, never thought this would happen. I have driven this car once and was surprised at how smooth it was, GLWS Stevie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
targa george Posted 29October, 2018 Report Share Posted 29October, 2018 Great car, even better bloke.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corki944 Posted 30October, 2018 Report Share Posted 30October, 2018 GLWS Steve..... All the best to you..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typ9xx Posted 30October, 2018 Report Share Posted 30October, 2018 On 28/10/2018 at 13:43, SteveF said: ...My son will also start driving soon and whilst I want him to do so in a manual car, it won't be a 944!... Heh! That very reason prompted me to buy a boxster recently. I learnt to drive a manual in mum's 912. I figured our kids should learn on a Porsche too! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveF Posted 31October, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 31October, 2018 You are a lucky man learning to drive in a 912!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typ9xx Posted 31October, 2018 Report Share Posted 31October, 2018 Yep! ? It's only fair that the kids get to do the same. A boxster S is, however, a friggin space ship compared to the 912! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 6November, 2018 Report Share Posted 6November, 2018 I've left a voicemail on your phone Steve. Please call me when you have a couple of minutes for a chat Lee 0407942151 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveF Posted 9November, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 9November, 2018 SOLD! Going to a good home in the southern states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corki944 Posted 11November, 2018 Report Share Posted 11November, 2018 Congrats on sale Steve.... Look forward to seeing what you get next......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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