12k-Mile 1986 Porsche 944 5-Speed

Description

Introduced in 1982, the Porsche 944 built upon the foundation of the 924, offering a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout with near-perfect weight distribution and 2+2 seating. By 1986, the 944 had firmly established itself as a well-balanced sports coupe, blending Porsche’s engineering prowess with everyday usability. Its flared fenders, pop-up headlights, and signature transaxle layout made it a standout in the era of analog performance.

This particular 1986 Porsche 944 is a low-mileage example showing just 12,885 miles on the odometer. Finished in Graphite Metallic over a two-tone Black and Linen leather interior, it features desirable factory options including leather sport seats, central locking, cruise control, front and rear stabilizers, sport shocks, and a sunroof. With a full maintenance history and recent servicing, this 944 presents as a well-preserved and highly original example of Porsche’s transaxle lineage.

Highlights 

• Powered by a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine rated at 150 horsepower and 142 lb-ft of torque paired to a five-speed manual transaxle 

• Finished in Graphite Metallic paint over Black and Linen leather interior 

• Low mileage highly original example with just 12,885 miles 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Factory leather sport seats, sunroof, cruise control, central locking, sport shocks, and stabilizers 

• 160 mph speedometer and odometer, 7,000 rpm tachometer, and gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, oil pressure, and battery  

• Factory 15-inch “Phone Dial” wheels wrapped in 215/60 BF Goodrich Traction T/A tires 

• Black front floor mats with PORSCHE embroidered text 

• Original sunroof panel (original) 

• Aftermarket Kenwood stereo 

• Clifford alarm system 

• Digital clock 

• Rear spoiler 

Known Imperfections 

• Air conditioning system upgraded to R134a, requires annual recharge due to small leak  

• Minor paint chips on front valance touched up 

• Phone Dial wheels show small paint chips 

• Minor wear visible on driver seat bolster 

• Velcro on dash for radar detector mount 

Included 

• Set of 16x8-inch Porsche Design 90 Club Sport wheels wrapped in Kumho Ecsta PA51 tires 

• Aftermarket tinted sunroof panel and with storage case 

• Porsche Inter Compressor Tire Air Pump with case 

• Porsche cream carpet floor and hatch mats 

• Porsche front end cover 

• Porsche car cover  

• Service records 

• Spare tire 

• Toolkit 

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this 1986 Porsche 944 in New Jersey. The seller claims the vehicle has been “garage-kept with excellent finishes and full maintenance history” and recent maintenance includes new “timing belt, tensioners, water pump, and all fluids recently changed.”