1994 Porsche 928 GTS for sale - black/cork, unique
03-24-2015, 03:11 PM
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1994 Porsche 928 GTS for sale - TENTATIVELY SOLD
Today is your day if you are looking to buy a 1994 928 (first year of the upgrade improvements in the GTS model).
Well, TODAY was a great day for the new owners, and I am so happy with the communications we've had in the past 24 hours. I believe they will be great members of the 928 community in the near and distant future. They just joined 928 OC about 6 weeks ago.
I've decided Ferry Porsche is right - "our cars are meant to be driven, not polished" (and this one is well polished!). Clean CarFax, clear title, no incidents. Kevin Michael (renowned 928 re-finisher of Winning Finishes) refinished hood, drivers door and exterior mirrors 4 years ago, and I don't think there is a single chip in the paint anywhere. These panels were not damaged in any way, but had some chips in the paint that 'bugged' me. After the refinishing, Kevin lightly wet sanded the clear coat on the whole body with 3000 grit paper and hand polished the resulting glass like surfaces. I just have not been driving this GTS as much as it should be driven over the past 2-3 years, averaging about 1500 miles per year. Thus, I've decided it should provide the fabulous enjoyment to a new caretaker that it has brought me for 9 years.
Briefly - I'm the second owner. First owner - very wealthy Texas philanthropist, member of U of T Business School Hall of Fame, and president of the family owned oil company - drove it for 12 years and 58K miles. Always garaged at home and office. I've driven it 23K miles since arriving home with it in Jan 2006. Always garaged here as well.
I'll post 5 pictures (you all know why the 5th picture is posted! - ha). I have another 75 or so, and will be glad to provide them, along with a summary of service records to any who are interested. I'll post a few more as the days go by. Just send me your e-mail address via either e-mail or PM, and let me know what you'd like to see. The VIN ends in 156, so it has the OE cup II wheels (included) and the upgraded 2R connecting rods.
The car has lots of modifications, but essentially all are easily reversible, as I kept nearly all the items I removed.
Service and maintenance is impeccable. Captearl of Rennlist 928 fame and I pulled the engine in early '06, replaced all rubber/plastic parts, replaced all gears on front of the engine, did timing belt, water pump, knock sensors, powder coated intake, cam covers, etc. etc. Installed Porken timing belt tensioner 3 years ago with second timing belt (Gates) & NEW water pump. I doubt there are more than a half dozen GTS's in the US that have been as well maintained as this one over it's entire service life.
I have all records from 1996 when the original owner started using an independent shop. The owner of that shop told me the 'cost' of any service wanted or required was never even discussed - the owner just told him to 'do it' (he spent ~$40K in maintenance there over 10 years). I also have the original MSRP window sticker (tad over $93K). Records from his 2 year warranty period by the Momentum Porsche in Houston should be available, but I've not thought they were needed.
It has the much improved '94/95 transmission shifting module. This is a significant improvement vs. the the '87-88 automatic S4's I've owned.
Hope 'TONKA' makes a new caretaker as happy as it has made us (a new reflector without TONKA is included in sale).
More information and pictures will be forthcoming.
Well, TODAY was a great day for the new owners, and I am so happy with the communications we've had in the past 24 hours. I believe they will be great members of the 928 community in the near and distant future. They just joined 928 OC about 6 weeks ago.
I've decided Ferry Porsche is right - "our cars are meant to be driven, not polished" (and this one is well polished!). Clean CarFax, clear title, no incidents. Kevin Michael (renowned 928 re-finisher of Winning Finishes) refinished hood, drivers door and exterior mirrors 4 years ago, and I don't think there is a single chip in the paint anywhere. These panels were not damaged in any way, but had some chips in the paint that 'bugged' me. After the refinishing, Kevin lightly wet sanded the clear coat on the whole body with 3000 grit paper and hand polished the resulting glass like surfaces. I just have not been driving this GTS as much as it should be driven over the past 2-3 years, averaging about 1500 miles per year. Thus, I've decided it should provide the fabulous enjoyment to a new caretaker that it has brought me for 9 years.
Briefly - I'm the second owner. First owner - very wealthy Texas philanthropist, member of U of T Business School Hall of Fame, and president of the family owned oil company - drove it for 12 years and 58K miles. Always garaged at home and office. I've driven it 23K miles since arriving home with it in Jan 2006. Always garaged here as well.
I'll post 5 pictures (you all know why the 5th picture is posted! - ha). I have another 75 or so, and will be glad to provide them, along with a summary of service records to any who are interested. I'll post a few more as the days go by. Just send me your e-mail address via either e-mail or PM, and let me know what you'd like to see. The VIN ends in 156, so it has the OE cup II wheels (included) and the upgraded 2R connecting rods.
The car has lots of modifications, but essentially all are easily reversible, as I kept nearly all the items I removed.
Service and maintenance is impeccable. Captearl of Rennlist 928 fame and I pulled the engine in early '06, replaced all rubber/plastic parts, replaced all gears on front of the engine, did timing belt, water pump, knock sensors, powder coated intake, cam covers, etc. etc. Installed Porken timing belt tensioner 3 years ago with second timing belt (Gates) & NEW water pump. I doubt there are more than a half dozen GTS's in the US that have been as well maintained as this one over it's entire service life.
I have all records from 1996 when the original owner started using an independent shop. The owner of that shop told me the 'cost' of any service wanted or required was never even discussed - the owner just told him to 'do it' (he spent ~$40K in maintenance there over 10 years). I also have the original MSRP window sticker (tad over $93K). Records from his 2 year warranty period by the Momentum Porsche in Houston should be available, but I've not thought they were needed.
It has the much improved '94/95 transmission shifting module. This is a significant improvement vs. the the '87-88 automatic S4's I've owned.
Hope 'TONKA' makes a new caretaker as happy as it has made us (a new reflector without TONKA is included in sale).
More information and pictures will be forthcoming.
Last edited by Gary Knox; 04-17-2015 at 10:21 AM.
03-24-2015, 03:28 PM
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One of the best GTSs out there for sure! Plus it has a very nice Jump Post Cover with a rare blue cap. That should add about $5k!!
Sad to see you selling it Gary, but I hope you get what you are asking AND you still come to the GTGs (Frenzy, Hershey and PVGP) We would miss you much more than your beautiful car!
Sad to see you selling it Gary, but I hope you get what you are asking AND you still come to the GTGs (Frenzy, Hershey and PVGP) We would miss you much more than your beautiful car!
03-24-2015, 03:40 PM
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Ditto exactly what Rick said! Great car, and a greater caretaker of it over these years.
03-24-2015, 04:04 PM
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Rick,
Thanks for the 'invite'. I DO NOT plan to 'leave' the 928 community, as long as the 928 community will allow me to attend various events.
The 928 community is undoubtedly the BEST car community there is!!! THANKS to all you guys for the great inspiration and assistance over the past 16 years that I've been a part of this great group.
Thanks for the 'invite'. I DO NOT plan to 'leave' the 928 community, as long as the 928 community will allow me to attend various events.
The 928 community is undoubtedly the BEST car community there is!!! THANKS to all you guys for the great inspiration and assistance over the past 16 years that I've been a part of this great group.
Last edited by Gary Knox; 04-01-2015 at 10:25 AM.
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03-24-2015, 04:18 PM
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Newbie here in the Porsche community, and Gary was generous enough to invite a total stranger over to his house and talked 928 last week. The car is even more amazing in person. Remember, you are buying a car that has been taken cared of by 2 legendary 928 people, Gary and Earl. A true and true gentleman! The next owner is going to be very lucky! GLWS
03-24-2015, 05:03 PM
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I realize a lot of people aren't familiar with the mods (tasteful and upgrades, I believe) on this car. SO - here's the list, hope it is readable! I may have missed some minor ones when I assembled this!
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o Headlights changed to H4 from OE H5
o LED bulbs installed in fog lights & Daytime Running Lights relay installed
o Stongard protection installed on headlights and driving/fog lights
o Clear lenses in front side marker and front turn signal lights (X yellow signal light), plus Euro clear divider between
driving/fog lights and turn signal lens
o Battery maintainer installed in front of radiator, connected to jump post
o Holed brake rotors on front and rear brakes - Zimmerman
o Porsche 993 rear brake calipers for 22% increase in piston size
o Front and Rear brake calipers painted red (G2 epoxy paint) with white PORSCHE decals
o 45 bar brake modulator replaced OE 18 bar
o New 928sRus air intake system for engine
o Engine intake manifold powder coated in glossy black with light grey lettering
o Valve covers powder coated in silver with black lettering
o Engine compartment light – switch installed
o Studs/nuts installed for fastening oil pan to engine block
o Porken timing belt tensioner (all NEW gears at front of engine – cam gears, oil pump,
crankshaft gear, etc. installed at 62K miles)
o Carbon fiber cross member between front fenders, replaced OE aluminum
o Radio replaced with European Becker DTM (new cost ~$2000) with i-Pod Nano connector
(6 disk Becker CD changer with connector cable available)
o Dash lights and console lights replaced with LED’s (dimmable)
o Interior headliner lights replaced with VW Passat lights/led (safety and appearance)
o Rear view mirror with Homelink transmitter for 3 garage doors
o Steering wheel and airbag replaced with 996 Twin Turbo option leather/wood wheel and
leather air bag
o Transmission shifter (T type) replaced with custom leather/wood ‘****’ style
with Porsche crest inlay
o Transmission shifter ‘plate’ covered in black leather to match shifter boot
o Seats – D & P, both 12 way power:
Cork supple leather with heating , memory driver side - installed matching cork supple rear
o Raised center armrest/glove box custom made by Paul Champagne
o Leather covered/padded door armrests by Paul Champagne
o 2.5 lb Halotron fire extinguisher mounted behind driver’s seat
o Porken supplementary clamp added to the torque tube connection at flex plate
o Wheels:
Porsche Sport Design – 18” X 10” rear, custom 18” X 9” et 70 front installed
Porsche Cup II: 8” et 70 fronts replaced OE 7.5” et 65, OE 9” et 55 rears included in sale.
o Rear wheel well liners – OE ‘cardboard’ replaced with very durable pvc/sound deadening designed and produced by Jerry Feather
o New Eibach springs and Koni Shock absorbers installed ~80K miles
o 928 Specialists front sway bar with 3 optional settings plus adjustable links
o Louis Ott sway bar ‘steroid’ links on rear (928 Spclsts rear bar available)
o Intermediate resonators replaced with nearly new GT resonators
o Stainless steel exhaust extensions added to OE GTS muffler
o Removed rear window wiper and installed removable covers for holes
968 ‘trunk’ switch for hatch replaced rear wiper switch on console –OE pull switch removed
o Removed ‘bulky’ high mounted brake light and replaced with thin wide VW light
o Rear turn lens painted red to match brake lens (vs OE red and yellow) & LED backup lights
o TONKA decals from ‘Hooked on Cars’ applied to center red reflector (new reflector available)
o Driver’s knee bolster removed, lower shelf from ’88 S4 installed
o Black Lloyd mats - F, R, and hatch with GTS embroidery – color matches seats
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o Headlights changed to H4 from OE H5
o LED bulbs installed in fog lights & Daytime Running Lights relay installed
o Stongard protection installed on headlights and driving/fog lights
o Clear lenses in front side marker and front turn signal lights (X yellow signal light), plus Euro clear divider between
driving/fog lights and turn signal lens
o Battery maintainer installed in front of radiator, connected to jump post
o Holed brake rotors on front and rear brakes - Zimmerman
o Porsche 993 rear brake calipers for 22% increase in piston size
o Front and Rear brake calipers painted red (G2 epoxy paint) with white PORSCHE decals
o 45 bar brake modulator replaced OE 18 bar
o New 928sRus air intake system for engine
o Engine intake manifold powder coated in glossy black with light grey lettering
o Valve covers powder coated in silver with black lettering
o Engine compartment light – switch installed
o Studs/nuts installed for fastening oil pan to engine block
o Porken timing belt tensioner (all NEW gears at front of engine – cam gears, oil pump,
crankshaft gear, etc. installed at 62K miles)
o Carbon fiber cross member between front fenders, replaced OE aluminum
o Radio replaced with European Becker DTM (new cost ~$2000) with i-Pod Nano connector
(6 disk Becker CD changer with connector cable available)
o Dash lights and console lights replaced with LED’s (dimmable)
o Interior headliner lights replaced with VW Passat lights/led (safety and appearance)
o Rear view mirror with Homelink transmitter for 3 garage doors
o Steering wheel and airbag replaced with 996 Twin Turbo option leather/wood wheel and
leather air bag
o Transmission shifter (T type) replaced with custom leather/wood ‘****’ style
with Porsche crest inlay
o Transmission shifter ‘plate’ covered in black leather to match shifter boot
o Seats – D & P, both 12 way power:
Cork supple leather with heating , memory driver side - installed matching cork supple rear
o Raised center armrest/glove box custom made by Paul Champagne
o Leather covered/padded door armrests by Paul Champagne
o 2.5 lb Halotron fire extinguisher mounted behind driver’s seat
o Porken supplementary clamp added to the torque tube connection at flex plate
o Wheels:
Porsche Sport Design – 18” X 10” rear, custom 18” X 9” et 70 front installed
Porsche Cup II: 8” et 70 fronts replaced OE 7.5” et 65, OE 9” et 55 rears included in sale.
o Rear wheel well liners – OE ‘cardboard’ replaced with very durable pvc/sound deadening designed and produced by Jerry Feather
o New Eibach springs and Koni Shock absorbers installed ~80K miles
o 928 Specialists front sway bar with 3 optional settings plus adjustable links
o Louis Ott sway bar ‘steroid’ links on rear (928 Spclsts rear bar available)
o Intermediate resonators replaced with nearly new GT resonators
o Stainless steel exhaust extensions added to OE GTS muffler
o Removed rear window wiper and installed removable covers for holes
968 ‘trunk’ switch for hatch replaced rear wiper switch on console –OE pull switch removed
o Removed ‘bulky’ high mounted brake light and replaced with thin wide VW light
o Rear turn lens painted red to match brake lens (vs OE red and yellow) & LED backup lights
o TONKA decals from ‘Hooked on Cars’ applied to center red reflector (new reflector available)
o Driver’s knee bolster removed, lower shelf from ’88 S4 installed
o Black Lloyd mats - F, R, and hatch with GTS embroidery – color matches seats
Last edited by Gary Knox; 04-05-2015 at 03:07 PM.
03-24-2015, 06:04 PM
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For those not familiar with this car, it's among the best GTS examples I've seen. Price is great for this car, IMHO. Someone is going home with a Very Nice Car!
03-24-2015, 06:20 PM
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I realize a lot of people aren't familiar with the mods (tasteful and upgrades, I believe) on this car. SO - here's the list, hope it is readable! I may have missed some minor ones when I assembled this!
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
o Headlights changed to H4 from OE H5
o LED bulbs installed in fog lights & Daytime Running Lights relay installed
o Stongard protection installed on headlights and driving/fog lights
o Clear lenses in front side marker and front turn signal lights (X yellow signal light), plus Euro clear divider between
driving/fog lights and turn signal lens
o Battery maintainer installed in front of radiator, connected to jump post
o Holed brake rotors on front and rear brakes - Zimmerman
o Porsche 993 rear brake calipers for 22% increase in piston size
o Front and Rear brake calipers painted red (G2 epoxy paint) with white PORSCHE decals
o 45 bar brake modulator replaced OE 18 bar
o New 928sRus air intake system for engine
o Engine intake manifold powder coated in glossy black with light grey lettering
o Valve covers powder coated in silver with black lettering
o Engine compartment light – switch installed
o Studs/nuts installed for fastening oil pan to engine block
o Porken timing belt tensioner (all NEW gears at front of engine – cam gears, oil pump,
crankshaft gear, etc. installed at 62K miles)
o Carbon fiber cross member between front fenders, replaced OE aluminum
o Radio replaced with European Becker DTM (new cost ~$2000) with i-Pod Nano connector
(6 disk Becker CD changer with connector cable available)
o Dash lights and console lights replaced with LED’s (dimmable)
o Interior headliner lights replaced with VW Passat lights/led (safety and appearance)
o Rear view mirror with Homelink transmitter for 3 garage doors
o Steering wheel and airbag replaced with 996 Twin Turbo option leather/wood wheel and
leather air bag
o Transmission shifter (T type) replaced with custom leather/wood ‘****’ style
with Porsche crest inlay
o Transmission shifter ‘plate’ covered in black leather to match shifter boot
o Seats – F & R, both 12 way power:
Cork supple leather with heating , memory driver side - installed
Silver grey with black piping, memory both sides & heat switches - available
o Raised center armrest/glove box custom made by Paul Champagne
o Leather covered/padded door armrests by Paul Champagne
o 2.5 lb Halotron fire extinguisher mounted behind driver’s seat
o Porken supplementary clamp added to the torque tube connection at flywheel
o Wheels:
Porsche Sport Design – 18” X 10” rear, custom 18” X 9” et 70 front installed
OE Cup II: 8” et 70 fronts replaced OE 7.5” et 65, OE 9” et 55 rears available with nearly new Michelin tires
o Rear wheel well liners – OE ‘cardboard’ replaced with very durable pvc/sound deadening designed and produced by Jerry Feather
o New Eibach springs and Koni Shock absorbers installed ~80K miles
o 928 Specialists front sway bar with 3 optional settings plus adjustable links
o Louis Ott sway bar ‘steroid’ links on rear (928 Spclsts rear bar available)
o Intermediate resonators replaced with nearly new GT resonators
o Stainless steel exhaust extensions added to OE GTS muffler
o Removed rear window wiper and installed removable covers for holes
968 ‘trunk’ switch for hatch replaced rear wiper switch on console –OE pull switch removed
o Removed ‘bulky’ high mounted brake light and replaced with thin wide VW light
o Rear turn lens painted red to match brake lens (vs OE red and yellow) & LED backup lights
o TONKA decals from ‘Hooked on Cars’ applied to center red reflector (new reflector available)
o Driver’s knee bolster removed, lower shelf from ’88 S4 installed
o Lloyd F, R, Hatch black mats with GTS embroidery – color matches seats
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o Headlights changed to H4 from OE H5
o LED bulbs installed in fog lights & Daytime Running Lights relay installed
o Stongard protection installed on headlights and driving/fog lights
o Clear lenses in front side marker and front turn signal lights (X yellow signal light), plus Euro clear divider between
driving/fog lights and turn signal lens
o Battery maintainer installed in front of radiator, connected to jump post
o Holed brake rotors on front and rear brakes - Zimmerman
o Porsche 993 rear brake calipers for 22% increase in piston size
o Front and Rear brake calipers painted red (G2 epoxy paint) with white PORSCHE decals
o 45 bar brake modulator replaced OE 18 bar
o New 928sRus air intake system for engine
o Engine intake manifold powder coated in glossy black with light grey lettering
o Valve covers powder coated in silver with black lettering
o Engine compartment light – switch installed
o Studs/nuts installed for fastening oil pan to engine block
o Porken timing belt tensioner (all NEW gears at front of engine – cam gears, oil pump,
crankshaft gear, etc. installed at 62K miles)
o Carbon fiber cross member between front fenders, replaced OE aluminum
o Radio replaced with European Becker DTM (new cost ~$2000) with i-Pod Nano connector
(6 disk Becker CD changer with connector cable available)
o Dash lights and console lights replaced with LED’s (dimmable)
o Interior headliner lights replaced with VW Passat lights/led (safety and appearance)
o Rear view mirror with Homelink transmitter for 3 garage doors
o Steering wheel and airbag replaced with 996 Twin Turbo option leather/wood wheel and
leather air bag
o Transmission shifter (T type) replaced with custom leather/wood ‘****’ style
with Porsche crest inlay
o Transmission shifter ‘plate’ covered in black leather to match shifter boot
o Seats – F & R, both 12 way power:
Cork supple leather with heating , memory driver side - installed
Silver grey with black piping, memory both sides & heat switches - available
o Raised center armrest/glove box custom made by Paul Champagne
o Leather covered/padded door armrests by Paul Champagne
o 2.5 lb Halotron fire extinguisher mounted behind driver’s seat
o Porken supplementary clamp added to the torque tube connection at flywheel
o Wheels:
Porsche Sport Design – 18” X 10” rear, custom 18” X 9” et 70 front installed
OE Cup II: 8” et 70 fronts replaced OE 7.5” et 65, OE 9” et 55 rears available with nearly new Michelin tires
o Rear wheel well liners – OE ‘cardboard’ replaced with very durable pvc/sound deadening designed and produced by Jerry Feather
o New Eibach springs and Koni Shock absorbers installed ~80K miles
o 928 Specialists front sway bar with 3 optional settings plus adjustable links
o Louis Ott sway bar ‘steroid’ links on rear (928 Spclsts rear bar available)
o Intermediate resonators replaced with nearly new GT resonators
o Stainless steel exhaust extensions added to OE GTS muffler
o Removed rear window wiper and installed removable covers for holes
968 ‘trunk’ switch for hatch replaced rear wiper switch on console –OE pull switch removed
o Removed ‘bulky’ high mounted brake light and replaced with thin wide VW light
o Rear turn lens painted red to match brake lens (vs OE red and yellow) & LED backup lights
o TONKA decals from ‘Hooked on Cars’ applied to center red reflector (new reflector available)
o Driver’s knee bolster removed, lower shelf from ’88 S4 installed
o Lloyd F, R, Hatch black mats with GTS embroidery – color matches seats
03-24-2015, 06:38 PM
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Team Owner
Hoi get your check book you have already seen the car,
maybe you got a chance to take a drive in it.
Gary is a meticulous owner,
and has taken very good care of this terrific machine.
GLWS Gary
maybe you got a chance to take a drive in it.
Gary is a meticulous owner,
and has taken very good care of this terrific machine.
GLWS Gary