1988 Porsche 928 S4

The 928 was launched to a fanfare and surprised many by being named European Car of the Year, an award that traditionally went to worthy but dull family hatchbacks. Critics immediately recognised the advances the 928 had made over the 911, and the car was universally praised as one of the greatest Grand Touring cars of all time. It handled, it was quick, it looked fantastic and it was comfortable.

With the 928, Porsche created a serious long distance grand touring car that could also tackle twisting B-roads with ease, thanks to super-direct steering, 50/50 weight distribution and a clever Weissach rear axle that kept the car firmly planted on the road.

Porsche continuously developed the 928 throughout its life, firstly with the S2 which received the 4.7-litre engine and front and rear spoilers to reduce lift at high speed. The major revision was the launch of the Porsche 928 S4 in 1987, which received smoothed off front and rear bumpers, a bigger rear spoiler, more interior equipment and a 5-litre version of the V8 engine developing 330 bhp. The 'S4' style was largely retained for the rest of the car's life but Porsche created several model variants including the Porsche 928 GT and Porsche 928 GTS.

This Porsche 928 'S4' Automatic was supplied new on 24th March 1988 by Porsche main dealer Coopers of Exeter. With just one registered keeper from new, this 928 has clearly been cherished all of its life and stored in a temperature controlled environment. Reading just 18,500 miles, this Porsche 928 is the finest we have ever seen and is a joy to behold.

The paintwork is finished in its original colour of Slate Grey with grey leather interior and is in superb order. The shut lines and body panels are arrow straight, the car retains an unrivalled originality, and the engine bay is extremely clean with correct factory finishes and stickers. Overall, the car is very hard to fault and we urge prospective bidders to view this car in the metal.

The history file includes a number of bills and receipts from AFN in the early 1990s and some previous MoT certificates. In addition, there is the original service book and two sets of keys. This 928 is ready to be driven and enjoyed by its next owner and we welcome all pre-sale inspections.