Porsche Centre Leeds has a 928 project - Updated with videos 9/29/2016
01-12-2016 | 04:46 PM
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Its an early '87.. first registered 7 Jan '87 (lookup using number plate), and it probably has a squirter block engine and definitely has a flip up wing. VIN is probably around #840600 if I had to guess.
(my '87, #841022 was first registered 17 March '87 and had the third-last 5-speed squirter block)
(my '87, #841022 was first registered 17 March '87 and had the third-last 5-speed squirter block)
01-12-2016 | 05:02 PM
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Wow, looks like some of the daily drivers we see here in MI, that salt really eats up the metal!
They will learn the in's and outs of a 928 doing that rusty bucket, wish I could hear them ##@#$% when replacing the Rear shocks
They will learn the in's and outs of a 928 doing that rusty bucket, wish I could hear them ##@#$% when replacing the Rear shocks
01-12-2016 | 06:31 PM
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+928! 
Wonder too how much this resto will cost the actual owner.
We'll probably never know but all this done at Porsche something close to 100K I would guess...
Wonder too how much this resto will cost the actual owner.
We'll probably never know but all this done at Porsche something close to 100K I would guess...
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01-12-2016 | 06:52 PM
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If I recall correctly (now that I think about it) the Cassis red metallic 80D was not available (well at least as a standard colour) post MY88. So by deduction this car is either an MY87 or MY88. I am guessing MY87. The other give away is the speedometer and other instruments in the pod arei different from the MY89 on-wards compared to the MY87 & 88. So betting this is an MY87.
http://www.landsharkoz.com/htm/sc/colourred.htm
01-12-2016 | 08:50 PM
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01-12-2016 | 09:04 PM
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and $100,000 is not going to cover it but must be a dealership owned project not that that is free either.
01-12-2016 | 09:19 PM
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Cassisrot. Don't be INSANE. There is no way that color will be changed. Same with the interior. The only addition/modification I can consider would be silent soundproofing under the chassis and maybe a decent stereo with upgraded speakers. I might ditch the sunroof, and rub strips(if I had them). But there's very little to improve on there.
01-13-2016 | 12:44 PM
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01-13-2016 | 01:11 PM
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I don't do facebook, therefore do not have why this car is being restored. After reading James's post above, guessing this particular 928 has sentimental value. A pristine, low mileage S4/GT/GTS can be had for less. T
01-13-2016 | 01:23 PM
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The motivation for doing this is as part of what's become a regular programme/competition organised by Porsche GB for dealerships to pick a vehicle to restore. Been running for at least a couple of years, and supports the renewed emphasis on having a Classic brand for parts/service/restoration. As well as acting as focus for dealer publicity, they get to take part in events organised/paid for at country level (eg at the NEC Classic show last year, Porsche had a big space showing off cars restored by at least 6 or so dealerships). OPCs have had a pretty free hand in choosing which model to restore - I've seen everything from 924 to 911 Targa
