1982 Porsche 928

When first introduced, the Porsche 928 captured buyers with its sleek exterior and powerful, rear-wheel-drive V8 engine. Though intended to replace the Porsche 911 as the marque’s flagship sports car, sales of its predecessor still outpaced it by some distance; therefore the 928 never truly established itself; though its racing program did provide strong performances at Le Mans as well as podium finishes in 1000k races at Spa and Brands Hatch.

This 1982 Porsche 928 offers an excellent opportunity to see what all of the buzz is about. In excellent condition and having been treated well by its previous owners, its odometer reads approximately 73,800 miles which is not excessive given its age and mileage history.

A front-mounted, SOHC V8 with 237 horsepower and rear wheel drive are key elements to this car’s success. The layout puts the driver in an authoritative position, creating a natural, confident feel. Steering is precise yet comfortably weighted thanks to hydraulic-assisted rack and pinion steering with hydraulic assist; also noteworthy is an all aluminum, overhead cam four valve per cylinder engine which boasts an impressive power-to-weight ratio.

In Europe and North America, the 928 S was released for sale in 1980 (1983 respectively) equipped with a more powerful version of its 4.7-liter SOHC V8 that produced 221kW (296hp). These cars became known as S1 models in Europe while S2 models could be found here, each featuring different front/rear spoilers as well as sportier seating arrangements.

This car’s rare five-speed dogleg manual transmission adds even more excitement when driving it. Shifting long throws may take some practice, but once familiarity sets in you’ll quickly make quick work of the road with gearing that reaches 6,000 rpm redline engine allowing quick acceleration.

While the 928 may lack the spaciousness of its larger sibling 911, it still provided sufficient passenger room and could seat two in back comfortably. Unfortunately, however, adults had limited head and legroom available to them in this vehicle.

Clean lines and classic proportions have made this car truly timeless, making it one of the finest examples from 1977. It remains beautiful even today; looking perfect on any street today.