1983 Shark: Sharing Photos
03-04-2006, 08:49 AM
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1983 Shark: Sharing Photos
Hi folks,
I've lurked around for the past few months and thought I'd post photos of my 928 which I bought for $6K before I left last October. I am currently deployed to Afghanistan but have still managed to have my auto transmission's leak fixed, rear brakes replaced, fluids changed (all to the tune of $1200) and exterior completely resprayed. I bought the car with some paint issues (chips, minor dings, etc) even though it had been resprayed by the PO. The PO maintained the car well with a ton of receipts from his local Porsche dealership. The interior (even though I don't have photos right now) is excellent with the exception of the front seats that need some TLC. Everything works on the car except the power antenna. All said, I still am into the car for well under $10K, still amazing to me considering how wicked the car is in appearance and pure driving pleasure. I look forward to driving the car when I return! My wife has agreed to take her for a spin every couple of weeks to keep the juices flowing. Enjoy the photos and thanks for everyone's enthusiasm about such a great car. What a joy it is to drive.
I've lurked around for the past few months and thought I'd post photos of my 928 which I bought for $6K before I left last October. I am currently deployed to Afghanistan but have still managed to have my auto transmission's leak fixed, rear brakes replaced, fluids changed (all to the tune of $1200) and exterior completely resprayed. I bought the car with some paint issues (chips, minor dings, etc) even though it had been resprayed by the PO. The PO maintained the car well with a ton of receipts from his local Porsche dealership. The interior (even though I don't have photos right now) is excellent with the exception of the front seats that need some TLC. Everything works on the car except the power antenna. All said, I still am into the car for well under $10K, still amazing to me considering how wicked the car is in appearance and pure driving pleasure. I look forward to driving the car when I return! My wife has agreed to take her for a spin every couple of weeks to keep the juices flowing. Enjoy the photos and thanks for everyone's enthusiasm about such a great car. What a joy it is to drive.
03-04-2006, 08:57 AM
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Great Car - did you remove the rub strips or did it come without them from the factory.
Thank you for what you are doing in Afghanistan and be safe.
Thank you for what you are doing in Afghanistan and be safe.
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Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission?
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928 Owners are ".....a secret sect of quietly assured Porsche pragmatists who in near anonymity appreciate the prodigious, easy going prowess of the 928."
Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission?
George Layton March 2014928 Owners are ".....a secret sect of quietly assured Porsche pragmatists who in near anonymity appreciate the prodigious, easy going prowess of the 928."
03-04-2006, 10:18 AM
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Hey Rush64.....BEAUTIFULL928 man.....Is that Platinuum Metalic?......Very,very nice ride ... thanks for sharing......Good-luck and keep safe....
03-04-2006, 10:47 AM
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Hi guys,
Thank you very much for the comments. To the best of my knowledge, this shark never had rub strips. Bill, this is Platinum Metallic which was the original color.
Photo so you don't think I'm full of it. I'm in the middle. Thanks, again. R64.
Thank you very much for the comments. To the best of my knowledge, this shark never had rub strips. Bill, this is Platinum Metallic which was the original color.
Photo so you don't think I'm full of it. I'm in the middle. Thanks, again. R64.
03-04-2006, 12:48 PM
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Be safe, get your *** home in one piece & thank you.
Awesome car, I love that color!
Awesome car, I love that color!
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03-04-2006, 01:18 PM
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Looks incredible. No rub strips and no rear spoiler. Perfect. I think that combo looks sooo clean. Congrats on a beautiful shark and get home to her in one piece.
03-04-2006, 03:01 PM
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I can't make out a sunroof either. Is that the case? If so, nice find! AT or 5-speed?
03-04-2006, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by whitefox
He said it was an auto, it does look like its a sunroof delete.
03-04-2006, 03:59 PM
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Rush64... Nice ride for Idaho; ie, lots of good roads over there
for a shark.
Get back here & take your wife for a JOY ride.
Watch your 6; THNX.
G'luck.
for a shark.
Get back here & take your wife for a JOY ride.
Watch your 6; THNX.
G'luck.