1983 PORSCHE 944 - Zermatt Silver - highly original example - serviced & tuned

PUT THE FUN BACK INTO DRIVING!

1983 Porsche 944: Zermatt Silver with Black & Tan interior
VIN: WP0ZZZ94ZDN453640 - clean CarFax

It's more raw than a typical 944 with it's manual steering and limited power options (just windows & mirrors) and drives like a go-kart. I have driven a good number of 944s, his is more sporting and connected than any I can remember outside of a race or heavily modified version. Feels more responsive even than some late model 944 Turbos, not as quick - but more connected. This car has mostly non-power options - making this lighter than most and less prone to power issues. It drives like a 944 should and bests many others I have driven - including ultra low mileage examples.

Options

• Zermatt Silver - metallic paint changes from silver to light bronze depending on the light. "Is that my car?"
  
• Manual steering - much more sporting to drive than your typical 944. You get the road feel that all 944s should have, ut don't! It's a big go-kart.
  
• Seats: Manual vinyl seats (lower center of gravity & less weight than power or leather seats) - looks & feels like new & super comfortable - prefer these over leather or cloth versions. Back adjustment is really easy to use and interior accommodates tall people - 6'3" friend loves the headroom! Considered taking these seats out I like them that much!
• Manual door locks - yes, ou actually have to use a key to lock it!
• Sunroof - (pop up/removable) - NOTE: this is a non-power sunroof
  
• 911 style 3 spoke sport steering wheel
• Power mirrors
• Power windows
• Rear wiper
• Headlight washers
• Driving lights
• Fog lights
• Factory alarm - works fine & original alarm key included
• Limited slip differential
• Porsche center tail light (it grows on you - looks nicer than a license plate!)
• Cookie cutter wheels with magnesium alloy lug nuts
• Hatch cover - vinyl looks new but return spring needs work.
• Tan carpet - good pile and color.
  
• Black dash, eats, oor panels - no typical oddball Porsche browns - nice black contrasting with light tan carpeting.
• Modern stereo with Ipod / digital input connection.

Mechanical

• Brisk acceleration - smooth and jet-like (is this a BMW straight-6?)
  
• Very original example! All original hose clamps, onnections, tc.
  
• Oil pressure is excellent: high at start, alls to above mid-gauge when warmed up and climbs to full pressure under the slightest acceleration- as it should be!
• Idles generally between 900-950 RPM (ideal)
  
• Clutch pressure and actuation are good.
• AC - works but due for a recharge.
• Both radiator fans work - an anomaly among 944s....
  
• Pop up headlights go up and down quickly & smoothly.
• K&N style air filter-charger - the only modification (besides stereo) on this car. Sucks air in and sounds like a mild supercharger.....original air box included with sale.
• Sun roof latches engage & disengage well.
• Wind visor works very well (pops up as it should) & looks like new (no cracks, roken hinges or fading)
• Documented 100k miles - standard 944 flaw- current non-working odometer. Mileage exempt stateside. Either replace the tiny plastic gear, eave it, r install the nearly NOS gauge set that might be included with sale (depending on sale price). FYI - according to the owners manual that no one reads, ou are not supposed to reset the odometer while driving - perhaps that's why so many '80s Porsche odometer's are broken......would have been nice if they made them better!
• Recent timing belt & turbo H20 pump.
• Nearly corrosion free southern car (only been in the Midwest for a few months)

Major recent servicing, uning & sorting - 100+ hours of work!

• Duralast Gold Battery, osch plugs, eru wires, osch cap, eru rotor, oltage regulator and Bosch ignition coil, br>
• Fluid change - engine oil (conventional 20/50), nbsp;coolant flush & change, ransmission oil (conventional)
• Oxygen sensor, ater temperature sensor, peed/reference sensors, hrottle position sensor
• Bosch fuel pressure regulator, uel pump, ahle fuel filter, uel pump relay
• New wipers, ood & hatch struts - no falling hood or hatch!
• Fresh fuses, ulbs, lectrical contacts points refurbished
  
• Sunroof gaskets re-sealed (no evidence of previous leaks)
  
• Brake pads + extra set included
• New Maxxis all season tires

Issues & fun things to spend the weekend on

• Body & paint are consistent with the age & mileage - a few door dings, ood ding, inor rock chips, lear coat issues, tc. Recently touched up most nicks and will include premium touch up paint. It's got 100k, 2+ years old, been in the south (sun/heat) so clear coat is a little faded on roof & hood. Fender and qp were resprayed at some point but look good.
  
• Topside of dash is cracked (extremely common - '80s plastic can't take the sun!- previous owner installed a velvet dash cover. Secured with velcro - easy removal if desired. After a few drives - you forget it's even there.
• New aerial does not move up with the new stereo - don't think it's wired up at all, ut reception is good anyway.
• Lowest portion of front spoiler is a little warped - again not that noticeable - just makes it look a little aggressive
• Parking brake lever is not installed but included.
• Hood light is not working
  
• Passenger door hinge limiter was removed (no idea why) but is included, eft it off as it's nice to be able to open the door wide! Great if you have a chubby or elderly passenger :) Door still shuts like a bank vault!
• Rear glass has tiny separation from frame-not the typical glass de-lamination, ust a separation from the metal frame - prob tap frame back into place. Does not leak in the rain.
• Driver side headlight washer hose is disconnected - did not get around to it.

This would make a good candidate for a club racer or frequent driver. It's not a premium show car but a really good driver - still garners it's fair share of smiles, humbs up and "nice car" comments. Turns heads & gets attention at local car shows. Car is sold as is - this is a 33 year old car (manufactured Sept '82)!