Yes, the Charger and Mustang along with the Camaro went back retro. And I believe owning a retro Porsche is becoming the new thing. Values around my stick of the woods have crept up in last few years for sure. Examples with blown engines have even doubled from what I would pick them up for.

 

As a new guy here, I can say my interest in 928s has always been there, but now I'm an official owner/caregiver. I started out as a Chevy muscle car person, then transitioned to the porsche world via the 911. To me the 928 perfectly combined the 2 styles in an almost exotic way. I remember being given a book on cars when I was a kid and the 928 was one that stuck in my head. I never see any on the road, or at local shows, and that rare "bigfoot" status just hooked me.

 

I agree that people do wonder if it's a new one (one of the advanatages of having a really nice one ), but I'd say that it's more of a classic design - flowing lines and all. I don't think that it ever went out of fashion. I've personally always thought about owning one, but been put-off by the perceived costs.

If I were anywhere that allowed it, a twin turbo 928 would be an extremely appealing way to dispose of a lot of money. If someone were to create a CARB-compliant twin turbo, I'd have to buy an S4 and write a big cheque.

 

There's been a bunch of 928 "publicity" lately. The Top Gear shenanigans in Argentina, a couple magazine articles, the commentary about their values by "experts", that sort of thing.

Add on the fact that 911 values have skyrocketed out of many people's reach and it's not too surprising that more people are looking into the 928.

This place is a goldmine for good, valid info about the cars. The fact that the cars are reliable if taken proper care of, but that that care isn't cheap. Also, what to look for and what to avoid. Pitfalls and hidden gems. All that sort of stuff.

Plus, reading all the "Hello, this is my cool new car" threads is fun for people "sticking a toe in the water."
Reading those teaches very quickly what a buyer is getting into. Again, things that are a good idea to find in a car and things that are amazingly frustrating to deal with.
The support and knowledge of this "bunch of wierdos" becomes very apparent very quickly too.

 

I've been getting Eckler's Automotion Porsche Catalogs (BIG Company) since i can't remember because i was a 911 guy in a former life.

They just keep sending them.

They had maybe 6 things in the entire catalog for 928s (really depressing)
but i'd thumb through anyway marveling at all of the 911 stuff available before tossing it in the can.

Well the new one came and it's well fed with 928 parts. Couldn't believe what i was seeing.

Don't worry Roger, Mark, Carl, Jim Doerr, 928 SPECIALISTS crew and the rest I'm forgetting

I won't buy from them, i just found this telling.

 

I get their catalog as well and was just noticing the same thing myself.

 

I have been sitting on the fence about selling my car (changing my mind daily...long story). So, after deciding to keep it (again) a guy who'd seen the ad and has done a lot of research came to see my car anyway to get a good sense of a well cared for 928. Smart idea. His immediate reaction was "Your price was too low...Paint the front bumper cover and have it detailed and you'd get high teens. By end of next year $20K." Well....he might be following the Hagerty valuation tool very closely, but the point is interest is rising.

He told me to drop by the local C&C. He's buddies with a bunch of rich high-tech/IT/network security/geospatial industry guys in Leesburg that formed a C&C at the Wegman's. I took my son yesterday. They bring their Lambos, Ferraris, Jags, Porsches, Vettes, etc. etc. He said "There's much love for the 928 in this group...and all agree it's been undervalued for too long." This was my first encounter with real-life increased interest and increasing value perception.

He said..."Keep your car".

 

Here in the UK prices seem to have suddenly gone through the roof.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds?Category=used-cars&Distance=2147483647&M=-1&M=507&Postcode=.vb.bt7.aa2.tg.wgf.b56t7.wp1.r.d.sv.eba.i_.nz.k.qg.t.uq .g.i.gcd.r.yjv.e9.o.np0v.in.h.k.ao_.o3.t.w.r.k1.fz.rp.yuif_.s.yz.hx.j.ry .a!!&ResultsPerPage=15

There is one S4 there for £28850 which is $42700 and there is a GT there for £60k which is $89k. Will be interested to see if these sell. I'm a bit sceptical about these ones but prices do seem on the up.

 

I'm sure there a rising interest in the 928.

Recently, I have been in touch with many classic Porsche collectors which have bought 928 CS's.

During the last 12 months, 4 CS's have changed of hands, to my knowledge, with prices from 33K€ (a 1989 to restore completely) to 125 K€ (a nice car with a very famous first owner).

They also focus on early 1978 and 1995 GTS in manual form.

This with many articles into magazines is a good indication.

 

I'm so sick of changing spark plugs I'm converting my 87 do run on diesel.

 

Here is my contribution, to help the rise in value and interest.

I also take my car to as many shows and C/C meets that I can.

https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...8-article.html

 

With the rise in 'ricer' type cars around, some older kids want to be different from the Honda Civic/Acura/Mazda crowd. My son told me a long time ago that if I should ever decide to sell he wants first dibs at it. So were some of his buddies too. They have all been around the car to know how reliable it is. They also know that no mods are required to go fast and comfortable.

 

That's one of the reasons I bought a 928 when I was 15. So many of the good older japanese cars have been riced out enough to gain a bad rap due to their horrible community antics. Not the case with us though

Plus the only ones that interest me are odd ***** like the Celica All trac and the twincharged AW11 MR2.

But the 928 has proven to be a safe daily driver that only lets me down when it doesn't want to kick the starter over when it's heat saturated. Once it's going, it doesn't die.

 

Can't remember the last time (ever?) I saw 928 parts specifically advertised in a dealer mailer. This is from Suncoast Porsche this morning. Looks like Porsche has 80-95 shifter boots available (for $240), not sure if they were ever really NLA...

 

Sean wrote this over in the thread about Patman's car winning best in show (well deserved and didn't want split the thread off topic).

I agree with 100% of Sean's assessment, especially the part about the lesser valued cars being fixed up by folks who want some freedom to play and personalize their cars. I also, think all the versions that were predicted to continue "languishing" price wise will be proven incorrect. They will not bring big money, but they will rise. Here's how I know...

I decided to clay bar and wax my car (first time...usually I just wash it a few times a year). So, with it looking better than ever on Sunday I pulled in to the C&C at the Wegman's in Leesburg, VA. I was meeting a friend with a 2008 Cayman. As I drove around the outside perimeter my car was getting lots of long following looks...from guys with new Ferrari's, new Mustangs and Vettes, Lamborghinis, Astons, etc. I parked it, popped the hood, went to the rear and remove some folding chairs....and sensed bodies approaching.... "Wow...THIS is a REALLY nice one!".....another says "I love 928s...so cool looking"...."What year?"..."It's an 88"..."You're kidding...the interior looks great"...another says: "It had a 32 valve V8 and double overhead cams in 1988?" (me)..."Actually I think 32 valves and dual cams were introduced in 85" They just seemed stunned....being educated. I say "I'm going to get some coffee...see ya in a bit." When I return there are new people standing around looking at the engine and talking.. My friend says "You're car is getting a lot of attention".

It was surreal....It's like 928s have been in the dark for 20 years and someone walked in and turned on the lights and everyone goes "ohhh...those are cool!"

Much of the attention distinctly felt like a combination of wonderment at how modern the car still seems and was for it's time. Much of the 928s hunkered down appearance and lines/proportions benefit from being built before cars had to accommodate airbags and energy absorbing structures into the design to pass modern crash tests. The 928 has a modern appearance...but couldn't be built the same way in modern times (so its shape does seem to look especially attractive today among cars that must have fat pillars for air bags and high door window sills to meet occupant protection requirements).

I was also asked about the color a lot...at least half a dozen times.

This was the most attention the car has received since I bought it...detailing it helped.

I forgot to take even one picture....too busy talking.

928 gatherings are great fun and we see a lot of great examples, but I think it's important for cars like Patman's and the finest examples we see at events like Frenzy or Hershey to show up at C&C events. It seems people need to be reintroduced to the 928 (because they are rare), especially now that a water-cooled V8 in the front is no big deal. I imagined what would have happened if Stan's, Otto's, Rick's, Bertrand's, George's coral red, Ed's Blue Max, etc. were there. My car is not in the same league.