1982 Porsche 928

1982 Porsche 928 Coupe This 1982 example's odd aesthetic is as unmistakable today as it was over four decades ago, but the 928's futuristic design wasn't just meant to wow onlookers, though it does that quite well. The 928 was purposely shaped for a strengthened roof and high level of crush resistance. More importantly, it also featured plastic color matching bumpers integrated into the styling, a revolutionary design cue that spared the 928 the aesthetic indignity of protruding black plastic diving boards. Motor Trend Classic Drive, Nov, 2017  For consignment, a 1982 Porsche 928 coupe with 91,003 actual miles. In 2025, this car's gas tank and lines were replaced, it got a new timing belt, shift linkage, and tires.  Exterior When the 928 and its phone dial wheels first hit the streets in the late 70's, it was like a UFO had just landed, and this example brings it all back. Here are those wheels with fresh tires, 225/50R16's with a late 2024 date code, looking every bit as cool and quirky as they did in 1982. The car itself is bathed in two stage Moss Green Metallic and if there's a German Racing Green, this might be it! Out back, the distinctive tail lights rest slightly inset while the bulbous tail with Porsche stamping complete a sort of menacing rear facing face. But it's the headlights that lit up the car world with their flush, skyward gaze in the down position, rolling up to a bugeye posture, taking cues from the Miura and amplifying them. Imperfections include some water staining on the hood, flex cracks on the front bumper cover, raised and chipping paint near the side molding, scuffs on the front apron, and minor curb rash and oxidation on the wheels. Interior Tan and brown door panels warmly greet occupants with an attractive and efficient structure and both doors present nicely. The front bucket seats show some patina, especially the driver's seat and both have creasing that time and use produce, while the rear suggested seats are the opposite and appear in very good shape. Horizontal spokes on the steering wheel boast more originality and front a relatively simple black instrument cluster. Brown leather surrounds the dashboard and waterfalls around the center stack that houses the A/C panel, an Alpine AM/FM/Cassette radio, and analog clock. From there, we find the rounded shifter in black boot ahead of toggles and a storage bin and it's all in decent shape for its age. So is the tan carpet below, the brown leather headliner above, and the carpeted cargo hold in back.   Drivetrain Raise the hood to find the attractive layout of the 4.5 liter SOHC V8, rated at 219 horsepower and mated to a 5-speed manual transmission that routes power to the rear axle and 3.11 gears.   Undercarriage Driver quality underneath with some surface rust, typical metal oxidation, soot, and oil present with some on the pan and more evident on the front stabilizer bar and components just above it. We also note a torn rack boot. Four wheel power disc brakes are on board along with Macpherson struts in front and coil springs in the rear.  he single exhaust flows through a stock style muffler and exits through twin pipes pointed diagonally out the back. Drive-Ability The V8 fires right up and we roll this grand touring Porsche onto the test loop where it moves out well, tracks straight and handles well as we go confidently with new tires. On the list of things that will need attention include the clock, rear wiper and driver's power mirror, all of which don't work. The sunroof motor runs but the window does not open and the passenger's side mirror has no side to side movement. Other than these things, all available operations work as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.  You've always wanted one and so have we! Now's the time to make like Joel and say wh