1980 Porsche 924 Turbo S1

Total ground-up restoration by marque specialists to factory standards Just 45,000 miles showing, huge history folder with lots of invoices and all work documented Complete rebuild including, engine, turbo, transaxle, suspension, brakes, fuel system, interior. Magazine featured. A rare car in superb condition Porsche was commissioned by Volkswagen to develop the 924 project - originally conceived as a replacement for the VW-Porsche 914 - but bought the rights to the car back when VW changed tack. Build quality was to the usual superb Porsche standards, and from 1976 the 924 was an instant sales success. In production terms, the 924 was the first Porsche model powered by a water-cooled, front-mounted engine. This arrangement, coupled with rear wheel drive was normal for most other manufacturers, but it was unusual for Porsche having previously only used mid or rear-mounted engines all of which had been air-cooled. With Porsche at the forefront of turbo technology, and the 924 chassis ripe for exploitation with more power, the 924 Turbo's development was inevitable. With a 45bhp power boost that raised top speed by nearly 20 mph, a five-speed gearbox, and uprated suspension, the car was very well received and more than 12,000 were sold over a five year period. Introduced in 1978, the 924 Turbo featured a distinctive row of four extra air-intakes in the nose panel and a NACA duct in the bonnet. Other unique features included aluminium 15-inch spoke-style alloy wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, 5-stud hubs, and a discreet but effective rear lip spoiler. Today, the 924 Turbo is a rare car, with Phillip Watson of the 924 Owners' Club stating