1978 Porsche 928 Five-Speed

Description

1978 Porsche 928 Five-Speed Chassis No. 9288201057 Launched at the 1977 Geneva Auto Salon, the Porsche 928 was a luxury GT car intended to replace the company’s evergreen 911. Penned by Wolfgang Möbius, the 928 represented a new direction for the marque with its front mounted V8 engine and futuristic design owing virtually nothing to any prior model. The 928’s unibody was predominantly rust-resistant galvanized steel, however, the doors, front fenders, and hood were crafted from aluminum for weight savings. Aiding the car visually while reducing aerodynamic drag, the 928 featured pop-up headlamps, and integrated bumpers made from impact-resistant polyurethane plastic. Strikingly modern, the interior featured a slanted center console, an adjustable instrument cluster, and practical 2+2 accommodation with the ability to fold down the rear seats to enlarge the cargo area accessible via the large hatchback. The 928, for all of Porsche's efforts, received the 1978 Car of the Year award, the first sports car to do so.  

Highlights 

• One private owner from new 

• Five-speed manual transaxle 

• 4.5-liter V8 rated at 219 horsepower and 245 lb-ft of torque 

• 16-inch “Teledial” wheels mounted with Yokohama S Drive tires 

• Finished in Guards Red over a Black leather interior 

• Service in May 2022 encompassed repairing the left-hand rear brake caliper, replacing the rear brake discs and pads, and changing the brake fluid 

• Service in July 2022 consisted of replacing the timing belt and accessory belts, replacing the air filter, replacing the fuel filter and accumulator, and an oil change 

• This 1978 Porsche 928 is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 98,000 miles at the time of listing. Which is stated as correct per owner.

Features 

• Four-wheel independent suspension 

• Four-wheel ventilated disc brakes 

• Speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering 

• Pop-up headlights 

• Air conditioning 

• Automatic speed control 

• Power windows 

• Heated power driver’s-side rearview mirror 

• AM/FM stereo with cassette player 

• Rear window wiper 

• Adjustable steering wheel 

• Rear deck hatch 

• 2+2 seating 

Known Imperfections 

• Right fender and the rear hatch around the window were reportedly repainted 

• Front seats have been reupholstered  

• Instrument cluster binnacle shows some cracking 

Included 

• Partial service records 

Ownership History 

This 1978 Porsche 928 is said to have been owned by a single private owner from new and was acquired by the consigning dealer in 2021. Additional Notes Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete.