Description
Here’s a rare and exciting car. It’s a 1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GT and one of just 75 right-hand drive examples. The Carrera GT was created to race at the Le Mans 24 Hour race and, for homologation requirements, Porsche had to produce 400 road-going examples, plus six prototypes.
The car has a 2. 0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged, intercooled engine that produces 210bhp. That equates to a 0-60mph time of 6. 5 seconds and a top speed of 150bhp. Better than a 911 of the day! The power goes through a five-speed dogleg gearbox and there’s a limited slip differential.
The Carrera GT was the first production car to feature polyurethane wings to save weight – the car weighs just 1180kg. The distinctive flared wheel arches went on to inspire the lines of the 944. The rare car was offered in Guards Red, as is this one, Black or Silver. The interior features Sports seats trimmed in black and red pinstripe, and there is the original Panasonic radio/ cassette player The boot retains its luggage blind and sunroof bag.
This beautifully preserved example has been with the same caring owner since 2008. It is in superb, original condition, inside and out. The front right door was signed by Derek Bell (himself a Carrera GT owner) in 2010. The previous owner exhibited the car at numerous shows and it has been featured in magazine articles. There are folders of material about the car and about the Carrera GT in general. It makes fascinating reading.
The history also includes a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity plus invoices showing that the car has been well maintained over the years. Of particular note is an engine rebuild in 2008 at 49, 359 miles, and a gearbox rebuild in 2013 at 53, 442 miles. The mileage is currently 56, 460. The history goes right back to when the car was supplied new by Porsche dealer Malaya Garage in West Sussex, and the bill of sale is present, and even a letter inviting the would-be owner to consider purchasing this rare new model. We shall service the car before sale.
If you are unable to get to us, please get in touch as we can make a personalised video or organise a conference call to show you around the car, covering all aspects you want to see. We are based in the historic village of Bosham, on the south coast of England, nestled between the South Downs and Chichester Harbour, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s a lovely area to visit and you are still very welcome to come and view our stock or just have a chat about cars!
Philip Raby Specialist Cars is refreshingly different. We like to build a friendly relationship with customers; before, during and after you buy from us. You won’t get a hard sell but you will get friendly and professional advice to ensure that we find exactly the right car for you. We have sold hundreds of Porsches and other specialist cars and have a vast experience to share with you.
Each car we sell goes through a thorough mechanical inspection and any faults found put right before sale. This ensures that your new car is ready for you to enjoy from day one, without you having to worry about a thing. In the unlikely event you have a problem, we include a six-month warranty underwritten by us. We stand by this warranty so, if you have any issue with your Porsche, wherever you are in the UK, we will work with you to put things right, without any quibble or fuss. So do please get in touch for a chat and to arrange a visit or a video. Part exchange and finance available.
