Used 1987 Porsche 928 S4 Silver Beast for sale in Dalton, GA

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Allow me to introduce to you my beautiful and sexy 1987 Porsche 928 S4. I have been lovingly restoring and enjoying her since Christmas of 2015. It took many months and many 928’s to find just the right one. This is my second 928 restoration, so I’ve learned quite a lot about these German beasts.

Unfortunately, most 928’s on the marketplace suffer from lack of proper maintenance and care, corrosion from salt exposure, and fall victim to time and disrepair. Almost all odometer readings are false as the plastic gear is guaranteed to fail (Hint: if the trip meter reads “000,” the odometer is broken). The most expensive 928 in the marketplace is usually found at a discount sales price. Well sorted 928’s always command a huge premium if the owner even wishes to part ways.

I chose the 1987 S4 model for several reasons. First, S4 models make more power, have better brakes, suspensions, and 4-speed automatic transmissions. For you manual transmission lovers, I am one too. However, older Porsche manual transmissions pale in comparison to a modern stick shift. They do not operate like a Honda. The clutch pedal throws are long, heavy, and the transmissions are notchy. You cannot quickly shift them without risking crunching the gears. My first 928 was stick, and I loathed it. Earlier model year 928’s with automatics are dogs, as they are only 3-speed units. My opinion only, do not tar and feather me. The S4’s use a 4-speed automatic and are a pleasure to drive.

Historically, the 1987 S4 model won the title of the fastest production car in the world. A completely stock S4 ran the Bonneville Salt Flats at an average combined (both directions) speed of 172 mph. All while meeting emissions and safety regs of the time. No other manufacture even attempted to compete because they couldn’t. Ferrari “claimed” to make a faster car, but never proved it and wouldn’t allow it to be tested. Ferrari owners of this vintage will concede that their cars never ran what the factory claimed here in the U.S. My car has street cred!

Lastly, you have the coolest looking car in town, and you won’t see yourself coming and going. I get compliments from young to old, women to men. I’ve even had middle school age kids come running up, out-of-breath, phones in hand wanting to take pictures. Exclusivity on a budget.

I found her out in California from a 928 enthusiast that had moved from Texas six years prior. He could never register and it sat in his garage (welcome to California) the whole time which I confirmed from a neighbor that I reached out to on the forums. I drove it home after being delivered in Georgia. I consider myself a bit on the perfectionist side, so I started in on a very thorough restoration as I planned to never sell her.

The following items have been addressed by a profession Porsche mechanic or myself in the last 1500 miles:

Over $30,000 worth of restoration and repairs performed!
• Timing belt, tensioners, water pump, belts and hoses
• New motor mounts and oil pan gasket (a 10 hour job)
• Entire intake system removed, professionally stripped, and epoxy coated to match the car and Porsche lettering (looks fantastic). Every intake rubber piece then replaced
• New “flappy valve” bearings
• Every vacuum line and gasket replaced under the hood
• New heater control valve and related hoses + spark plugs
• Every fuel line replaced (must have on any 30+ year old car regardless of mileage)
• New fuel pump and filter
• Steering rack professionally rebuilt and painted
• New tie-rods, boots and alignment by Porsche dealer
• All new vacuum actuators behind the dash (not easy)
• Entire gauge cluster removed, cleaned, painted, and odometer gear replaced
• New lighting in gauge cluster for “P” and “D”
• Blower motor removed, cleaned, and re-installed
• All interior lights upgraded to LED lighting
• Reverse, tail, and brake lights upgraded to LED
• Reverse light switch repaired
• New wiper blades, oil & filter change, rear end oil, coolant, transmission, and brake fluid changed - Basically, all the fluids are fresh!
• New brake master cylinder
• New fuel injector harnesses and wiring, new crank position sensor
• New throttle position sensor
• New driver and passenger rubber window molding
• Sunroof serviced and lubricated
• New power window switches
• New air filter intake tubing
• Rear muffler bypass kit - sounds awesome
• Custom Porsche logo hood liner kit painted to match exterior
• New Momo race inspired steering wheel and shifter knob (have OEM wheel)
• Porsche 17” Turbo twist wheels with new tires - rides great
• Brand new a/c compressor, system flushed, converted to R134a, pressure tested no leaks, and charged up ready to go
• New HVAC rebuilt controller, upgraded relay, and added in-line fuse for protection
• HVAC blower motor disassembled, rebuilt, and re-installed
• Rebuilt axles, new rubber boots, and bearings serviced
• Brand new Kenwood Bluetooth car stereo + existing Kenwood amp and speaker system
• New driver and passenger seat wiring harnesses
• Driver & passenger seat heaters repaired
• Fresh oil change & filter (Liqui Moly - German Oil)
• Brand new Interstate battery (Feb)
• So many more items - need to see the car in person
• Always stored in a heated and cooled garage with humidity control
• Clean title in hand

The exterior of the car is gorgeous, with no dents or dings. There are a few minor chips here and there. I would give it a very strong 9/10. The interior is beautiful silver and black, which is rare. A lot of 928’s left the factory with ugly burgundy or brown. This is a great interior / exterior color combination.

What I have not finished:
• The passenger mirror is not powered (I just set it once and drive it) + ABS sensor (I don’t drive in the rain)
• Yes, that’s right, just two items. I dare you to find another 928 this well sorted.

The car runs great, but needs to be driven. I have only driven her less than 2,500 miles since taking possession. Please make arrangements to drive this car home - the longer the drive, the better. My Porsche mechanic has chastised me for not driving it enough! However, this is part of a 7 car collection I have, along with a boat, plane, and motorcycle, so my time is limited. I also run a business, am married, and have two teenagers.
This is not a distress sale by any means (see above). I am just downsizing my “fleet” and am trying to retire before the age of 50 (in less than 1 year). The longer I hang on to this car, the more it will be worth. A well-sorted 928 like this is a rare find.

Here are some questions and answers you might have as a newby to 928 ownership:
Q1) Should I pay a premium to get a low mileage example?
A1) While we’d all love to find a 10,000 mile 928, the fact is most mileage on 928’s are under-reported. Be realistic, you are talking about cars that are 3 decades old. At a mere 5,000 miles per year, that can add up to 150,000 miles. Even if you did find a car with 0 miles, see the list of all the items I had to repair or replace. Gaskets, plastics, rubber, and hoses get old and fail whether the car is being driven or not. It is better to find a 928 that has been driven and maintained.

Q2) How expensive is it to maintain a 928?
A2) That depends on previous maintenance. A low mileage car with little maintenance will still cost a fortune to bring up to a high standard. Once everything is in working order, I would budget $500-$1,000 year. Obviously if you take it to a Porsche dealer you will need a big, fat wallet compared to wrenching on it yourself.

Q3) Are they hard to work on?
A3) One thing that is nice is that there is a huge and incredible resourceful group of 928 owners out there that will literally do anything to help you maintain and enjoy your 928. I have tackled repairs that I would have never previously attempted if it were not for some incredibly detailed photos and instructions that other 928 enthusiasts have posted online.

Q4) Can I use it as a daily driver?
A4) What are you nuts? A 928 should never be treated like a Honda Civic or Toyota Camry. Shame on you.

Q5) How does an old car compare to a new car?
A5) Let’s face it, technology and progress are great. The average minivan will out accelerate, handle, and brake older super cars. What a new car lacks is exclusivity and cool. Have you ever had someone compliment your minivan at a red light? Of course not. Getting this car out on the interstate at autobahn speeds is one of the most rewarding experiences in car life. This car just oozes cool. It is a hand-built, timeless, German chunk of precision engineering that cost as much as an average house when it was new. It will always be a cool car.