32-Years-Owned 1983 Porsche 944 5-Speed

Description

First launched in 1982, and based on a successful Le Mans prototype, the Porsche 944 redefined what an “entry-level” sports car could be. With its front-engine, rear transaxle layout with 2+2 seating and near-perfect weight distribution, the 944 was both a delight to drive and relatively practical.

The 944’s water-cooled 2.5-liter powerplant was developed using a balance shaft design licensed from Mitsubishi to give the inherently rougher inline-four layout a smoother revving characteristic, befitting of a high-performance luxury marque. With over 160,000 units produced during a nine-year production run, the Porsche 944 has become a beloved classic with a genuine racing heritage.

This ‘83 944 was acquired in June 1994 by the seller, who tells us the Digital Motor Electronics (DME) control unit has been replaced with an aftermarket unit and that the fuel system has been refreshed with a replacement fuel pump, injectors, and filter. It has also been fitted with 16” Fuchs-style wheels wrapped in Uniroyal Tiger-Paw tires.

The car rolled out of the Neckarsulm, Germany, assembly plant finished in Guards Red over black leather, and additional details include a five-speed manual transaxle, a removable roof panel, fog lights, a Blaupunkt Monterey radio, intermittent wipers, and red carpeted floor mats with Porsche embroidery.

This 1983 Porsche 944 shows under 66,000 miles and is now offered with extra wheels, a clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report, and a clean Louisiana title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• 2.5-liter inline-four engine

• Five-speed manual transaxle

• Fog lights

• Intermittent wipers

• 16” Fuchs-style wheels

• Uniroyal Tiger Paw tires with 2023 date codes

• Spare set of Fuchs wheels

Factory Equipment

• Front engine/transaxle configuration for optimal balance

• Pop‑up headlamps

• Power windows

• Removable roof panel

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel

• Analog clock

• The option code sticker decodes as follows:

  • LM3A - Guards Red paint

  • LT - Black leather upholstery

  • 158 - Blaupunkt Reno SQR 46 Radio

  • 395 - 16" Forged alloy wheels

  • 404 - Anti-roll bars front and rear

  • 423 - Cassette container and coin box

  • 455 - Wheel locks

  • 533 - Alarm system

Modifications

• 16” Fuchs-style wheels

• Red carpeted floor mats with Porsche embroidery

• Aftermarket DME

• Tinted windows

Servicing & Documentation

• From the seller: “New aftermarket DME, new injectors, new fuel pump, and filter. Work performed by a certified master mechanic and me."

Known Imperfections

• Air conditioning inoperative

• The driver's door does not open from the outside

• Paint chips on the front end

• Dent and touched-up paint on the right front fender

• Touched-up paint on the rear quarter panel

Ownership History

The car was acquired by the seller in June 1994.

Included Items

• Spare set of 16x7 Fuchs wheels (91136102044)

• Spare parts

• Haynes repair manual

Additional Information

• From the seller: “I am the third owner of the vehicle. It has been garage-kept and has never seen snow and has never been tracked.”

• The included CARFAX Vehicle History Report notes that the car was registered in a county that was declared a flood disaster area by FEMA in September 2005.