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1982 Porsche : 928 TEXAS CAR Item number: 4606691260 Email to a friend Live help Bidding has ended for this item If you are a winner, Sign In for your status. List an item like this or buy a similar item below. ... Supersize Sold for: US $8,500.00 (Reserve met) Get low monthly payments Auction ended early with Buy It Now. Ended: Jan-26-06 18:07:59 PST Start time: Jan-20-06 18:27:44 PST History: 19 bids (US $1,000.00 starting bid) Buyer: swagirlshubbie ( 2 ) Item location: San Antonio United States Featured Plus! Listing Sells to: United States Shipping: Buyer responsible for vehicle pick-up or shipping. Vehicle shipping quote is available. Shipping, payment details and return policy Seller information blaine724 ( 16) Feedback Score: 16 Positive Feedback: 100% Member since Dec-14-03 in United States Read feedback comments Add to Favorite Sellers Ask seller a question View seller's other items Vehicle Purchase Protection up to $20,000. Programs and terms Description (revised) Item Specifics - Passenger Vehicles Porsche : 928 TEXAS CAR PORSCHE 928, 65K ORIGINAL MILES, NOT 911, 924, 968, 944 Miles: 65300 Doors: 2 doors or more Transmission: Automatic Interior: Brown Engine: 8 - Cyl. Year: 1982 Warranty: No VIN Number: WP0JA092XCS820570 Get the Vehicle History Report Title: Clear Exterior: Orange Condition: Used Inspection: -- Options Sunroof Leather Seats CD Player Air Conditioning Cruise Control Power Locks Power Windows Power Seats Vehicle Description HELLO. YOU ARE VIEWING A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF THE NOTORIOUS 928. THE MILES ARE ORIGINAL, AND THIS CAR HAS BEEN VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF. ALWAYS GARAGED, AND IT'S OBVIOUS. THE WHEELS ARE UPGRADED TO THE PORSCHE 928 S4 WHEELS. THEY HAVE ALMOST NEW CONTINENTALS. LET ME TELL YA, THEY GRIP THE ROAD WITH VIGOR. I HAVE NEVER DRIVEN A CAR WITH BETTER HANDLING. VERY RARE COLOR. ALMOST A BURNT ORANGE. THIS CAR GETS MUCH ATTENTION. EVERYWHERE I GO PEOPLE JUST HAVE TO ASK ME ABOUT IT. THE TIMING BELT, AND WATER PUMP WERE RECENTLY REPLACED, AND THE AC WORKS GREAT. SHE COMES WITH THE ORIGINAL LEATHER LUGGAGE STRAPS, LEATHER SIDE MIRROR COVERS, AND BLAUPUNKT BABMBERG STEREO. MOST 928 DASH BOARDS, AND SEATS ARE COMPLETELY DESTROYED CONSIDERING THEY ARE WRAPPED IN LEATHER. THE SEATS AND DASH ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THERE AREN'T ANY OIL LEAKS, AND THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION FUNCTION WITH NO FLAWS. PERSONALLY, I WOULD DRIVE THIS CAR ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITHOUT THINKING TWICE, BUT I HAVE TO SAY, THIS CAR IS BEING SOLD WITH NO WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. AS IS. YOU REALLY MUST SEE IT, AND DRIVE THIS BEAUTY TO APPRECIATE IT. ALL OF THE LEATHER WITHIN LOOKS GREAT AND IS STILL VERY SOFT. THE DRIVERS SEAT SHOWS SOME WEAR, BUT THERE ARE NO TEARS. IT ALSO HAS HAD STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST ADD FOR THE GROWL EFFECT. IF YOU BUY HER. I WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO PICK YOU UP FROM THE AIRPORT. OK, ALL OF YOU ARE PROBABLY ASKING. WHATS WRONG WITH IT??? WELL, NOT MUCH. I WILL WILLINGLY DISCLOSE EVERYTHING I CAN, SO THE BUYER KNOW'S WHAT HE OR SHE IS BUYING. THERE ARE A FEW SMALL SCRATCHES HERE AND THERE, BUT NOTHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT. THE WINDOW WASHER DOES NOT SPRAY. THE TACHOMETER WORKS PERIODICLY. THE DOOR LIGHTS HAVE A SHORT OR SOMETHING. THERE IS SOME OXIDATION AROUND THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE REAR WINDOWS. VERY SMALL AREA. NOT TO WORRY. VERY COMMOM AMONG 928'S. BUT REMEMBER, THEY HAVE ALUMINUM BODIES. I HAVE SOME MATCHING PAINT, JUST IN CASE IT BECAME A PROBLEM. ALL COULD BE SOLVED VERY EASILY. PLEASE, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MY CAR. FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME DIRECTLY TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS. IF YOU DO NOT KNOW THE HISTORY OF THE 928, I LISTED SOME VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW FOR ALL TO READ. PLEASE DO NOT BID, IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE FUNDS. ALSO, IF YOU HAVE 0-10 FEEDBACK, CONTACT ME FIRST BEFORE BIDDIING. IF YOU ARE FROM OUT OF THE AREA, FEEL FREE TO HAVE A THIRD PARTY COME TO INSPECT HER. I REQUIRE A NON-REFUNDADBLE DEPOSIT OF 500.00 WITHIN 24 HOURS OF PURCHASE, AND PAYMENT IN FULL WITHIN SEVEN DAYS. THANK YOU. MY PHONE NUMBER IS (210) 286-1847. I AM LOCATED IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. MY NAME IS BLAINE Designed in 1971 as the eventual replacement for the 911, production of the 928 was delayed until late 1977 as a 1978 model largely due to the coming fuel crisis. As such, it lays claim to the title of first front-engine, water-cooled Porsche despite the 924's introduction two years before that of the 928. As prices inflated in the late '80s and into the '90s, sales of the big Porsche fell off leading to its eventual cancellation in 1995. Only a few hundred GTSs were ever sold in North America. Year Model Disp. Power Notes 1978-1982 928 4.5l 219 hp Electronic fuel injection debuts in 1980. 1980-1982 "Euro S" 4.7l 300 hp 928 S becomes available in Europe only with a 300 hp 4.7l engine. U.S. receives Competition Package in 1981 w/ S spoilers but not the motor. 1983-1984 928 S 4.7l 234/310 hp U.S./Euro spec. 1985-1986 928 S 5.0l 288 hp New DOHC U.S. motor with 4 valves per cylinder. Euro S continues with 310 hp SOHC 4.7l motor. 1987-1991 928 S4 5.0l 316 hp First of the new body style. "S4 brakes": 11.97" brake rotors w/ 4-piston calipers introduced on late '86 models. Difficult to adjust dual-disc clutch replaced with single disc unit. 1989-1991 928 GT 5.0l 326 hp Computer-controlled limited slip differential derived from technology pioneered on the 959. 5-speed only. Tightest 928 suspension. 1992-1995 928 GTS 5.4l 345 hp 1992 only available in Europe after mid-year. "GTS brakes": 12.68" rotors with still larger 4-piston calipers. Over its entire production span, the 928 went through one significant body change. In 1987, the fourth generation S4 shape was smoothed out for better aerodynamics, given flush tail lights, and a new wing. Only the nose and tailcap changed. The mechanicals were periodically upgraded, but the layout and all features remained basically the same. The 5.4 liter GTS even shares the same block with the first 4.5 liter 928 and still had another 0.6 liters of stroke to go in its design. A GTS owner would feel very at home in the first '78 to roll out of the factory. That says a lot for a design now almost 30 years old. Strictly speaking, the 928 is more grand touring than sports car. It is fully laden with all the best luxury features and a big, powerful motor. The S4 is equipped with Porsche's 5.0 liter (303 cid) DOHC, 32-valve all-aluminum V-8 motor. It was built to fly down the autobahn in excess of 140 mph for hours on end without tiring the driver, but is equally at home on twisty back roads. Technical Innovation Porsche pioneered many technical features on their flagship luxury coupe including the famed Weissach Axle which was later adapted for use on other models. It is an automatic toe-correcting system which can be thought of as a sort of passive rear-wheel steering -- the first of its kind available to the public. It helps keep the rear wheels on track in certain lift-throttle or braking situations lending a very neutral, easy handling -- a significant change from the tail-happy 911s in '78. Another innovation was the aluminum/silicon engine block designed without the mechanical protection of steel cylinder sleeves. Instead, the bores were etched to expose the silicon crystals providing a very hard, durable wear surface. In fact, aluminum was used quite extensively throughout the 928 including just about everything in front of the A-pillars and most other major castings. This lent considerable weight savings, a necessary component given all the luxury packed on the car. It is interesting to note that the gearbox is mounted in back, something the C5 Corvette borrowed from Porsche 20 years after the first production 928 and 22 years after the first 924. This was done to achieve a near 50-50 weight distribution. There was a lot to celebrate about this innovative new car. Styled by Anatole Lapine – the hatchback body featured aluminium doors, bonnet and front wings for weight saving. There did not appear to be any bumpers! In fact they were concealed behind the nose and tail sections, which were made of plastic, and matched the body style. Following minor impact – these panels ingeniously bounced back into shape. Aluminium also featured in the heads and block of first V8 from Porsche. Pop-up lamps – allegedly based upon the Lamborghini Miura were a quirky addition that completely changed the personality of the car when raised. Other innovations included the Weissach axle. This unique variant of the semi-trailing arm suspension design was developed to eliminate oversteer an inherent problem with most cars then caused forced toe-out on braking / cornering. Sometimes called “passive rear wheel steering” this innovation dynamically changes the toe-in eliminating oversteer to such an extent that it can actually induce understeer! Weissach was the Porsche R&D centre where this suspension was developed. As Porsches flagship car in its bid to move the business more up-market and capture North American sales the 928 truly was a Grand Tourer and was a great success. Its detractors however – the traditionalists – who believe that rear engined Porsches were the only true Porsches fought hard and continued to buy 911’s in significant volumes. Porsches response was to develop the 928S launched in 1979. The fuel crisis had abated and the full size 4.6 Ltr V8 moved the 928S into 300 bhp territory and beyond 150mph. A number of versions ensued with the S2, the revised S2 in 1985 – no S3 though, the S4 and the 330bhp 928GT. Finallly in 1992 Porsche launched their last 928 – the 928GTS a 350 bhp 170 mph super-car -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On Jan-23-06 at 19:39:29 PST, seller added the following information: Thanks to a fellow Porsche lover, I have some new information. The wheels on the car are that from a Porsche 928 s model, not an S4. The S4 wheels would be 7' in the front, and 8' in the rear. These are both 7'. Also, the oxidation I mentioned in the rear windows could be a minor rusting problem. Apparently the roof is made out of steel. I was lead to believe it was 100% aluminum by reading articles online. Guess I was wrong. This does not take away from the overall appeal of this car. It is reliable, and very beautiful. Thank you.