Porsche 924 Turbo | 1980

Porsche 924 Turbo | 1980

Highlights:

– 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission

– Extensive mechanical renewal, including a new turbocharger, exhaust manifold, brake cylinder and water pump

– New tyres, suspension wear parts, belts and an overhauled wiper motor fitted

– Original dashboard retained, sold from a private collection

– 219,833 km, repainted approximately 10 years ago, Slovenian veteran vehicle status

The seller offers for sale this 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo, powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, paired with a manual transmission. Sold from a private collection, this 924 Turbo is now being offered by only its third owner, having previously been kept by a dealer in Rome before passing to the current owner in 2017. The car retains its original dashboard, and the bodywork was repainted around ten years ago. Documentation includes a service book, a full set of keys and accumulated receipts. The car has recently undergone extensive mechanical renewal, including a new turbocharger, exhaust manifold, brake cylinder and water pump, along with suspension wear parts, new belts, new tyres and an overhauled wiper motor; the alternator has also been rebuilt. A major service covering engine oil and brakes was carried out, together with a new roadworthiness test, with more than €8,000 invested in this work. The car is registered in Slovenia with veteran vehicle status, and the odometer shows 219,833 km.

Introduced in 1976, the Porsche 924 marked the brand’s move to a front-engine, rear-transaxle layout, developed in cooperation with Volkswagen and aimed at a new generation of buyers seeking genuine Porsche dynamics in a more attainable package. The Turbo version, launched in 1979, added a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine to the mix, lifting performance significantly over the naturally aspirated car and giving the 924 genuine sports car credentials, along with subtle visual differences such as a distinctive NACA-duct bonnet and unique wheel design. The model’s near-perfect weight distribution and rear transaxle layout gave it well-balanced, engaging handling that was well regarded by contemporary road testers.

The turbocharged four-cylinder engine gives this 924 a noticeably stronger delivery than the standard car, while the light, precise manual gearbox suits the model’s sporting character. With its original dashboard, recent mechanical investment and documented ownership history, this 924 Turbo offers a well-sorted and usable entry into air-cooled-era Porsche ownership for enthusiasts of the marque’s transaxle models.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Condition of the interior

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

Overall condition

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

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This car is currently located in: Coastal–Karst region, Slovenia.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

The car has a Slovenia registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.

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