Highlights

Rare 'Silver Rose' colour scheme with unusual striped red interior
Only five registered keepers, in the same family since new
Comprehensive service history with recent major service
Recently passed MOT with no advisories, valid until July 2025
Stored in a garage for its entire life

The Appeal

Introduced as a successor to the 924, Porsche's new baby was quite the stylish prospect. The 944 was a car of evolution, not revolution, but it was endlessly important for the company. It introduced the now very well-regarded 2.5-litre slant four, which transformed its handling and created a very competitive package.

The car enjoyed plenty of success, but it was the introduction of the Turbo in 1985. This gave an impressive boost of 60hp, and had the 944 rising the ranks of performance Porsches very quickly. All of a sudden, it was rubbing shoulders with the 911 - shoulders that had been lightly restyled and further souped up with an uprated transmission.

This fabulous 1988 example comes to us the rare, one-year-only 'Silver Rose' paintwork, with an evocative red fabric interior and an impressively peaceful history. This car has been family owned from new, with only five transfers of ownership throughout its life.

It's been subject to a major service and a replacement timing belt, too. It's been very well documented, and to our eyes, makes up a simply excellent opportunity - in a very rare colourway that's sure to turn plenty of heads.

History and Paperwork

Registered in January 1988
Five registered keepers, in the same family since new
MOT valid until July 2025
Comprehensive service history
Indicates 174,618 miles
Recent service in November 2023 at 174,500 miles by specialist GCR
V5C document
Original document wallet
Original Porsche handbooks and manuals
Invoices supporting recent service entries
The car's latest MOT certificate

The Condition

Bodywork looks in very good order with no imperfections reported
Paintwork recently corrected and machine polished, appears like new
This is certainly evident in the photographs - it looks like a superb example
All badges and branding correct
Pop-up headlights are lifting correctly without issue
Some corrosion is visible to the exhaust
Burgundy pinstripe interior
Fabric upholstery is free of any significant rips or tears
Some wear to the driver's seat bolster
Dashboard is well-presented, though could use a wipe down
All instruments are legible
Original cassette player is still in situ

The Mechanics

Powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged slant-four
Manual transmission with 5 gears
Engine bay in good overall order, with some patina
Recent timing belt replacement at 174,547 miles
We understand the car to be in very drivable condition
We've no reports of any mechanical issues throughout

Full service recently completed, including:

Replacement bleed valves
Brake fluid change
Disc valve
Engine mounts
Power steering belt

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