Description:

This car is a rare, well-loved time capsule looking for a great home. It reflects a LOT amount of effort and care, and it looks and drives incredibly for a (nearly) 40-year old car! Please note the long list of recent, professionally-completed repairs / restorations -- this car has benefited from many skilled eyes & hands, and it's ready to enjoy TODAY!
 
I have idolized the 944 since childhood and spent a good chunk of high school drawing up all sorts of variants. Decades later, I ran across this amazing gem listed at a reputable dealer, West Coast Classics (Torrance, CA), in a color combo I couldn't resist. The dealer had recently acquired the car from the original family with full ownership history and service records (details below). It needed some repairs but given the low mileage and clear mechanical soundness I experienced on the test drive, I purchased it in April 2020 while still living in SoCal.
 
Through 4 years of ownership and ~3,000 miles with this 944, I worked with 3 different Porsche specialists, 2 in SoCal and 1 in AZ, to ensure this car is as solid and sorted as possible. When I drove the car to Northern AZ altitude during a 2022 move, I experienced no temp-related or other issues when most of the 7-hour drive was over 100 degrees, and a few spots near 110! It’s almost 40 years old, but it does not look, feel, or drive like a tired car, the OG ‘80s Porsche interior scent is intoxicating, and the new, period-specific Pirellis give it grip & presence.

Again, while this car has no known issues, please understand it's still being offered AS-IS with NO WARRANTY. Please ask any questions you need to be comfortable with this car and its amazing history - I'm an open book, and I will work with the Buyer to finalize payment & shipping details. 
 
Obvious question: Why am I selling this magnificent beast? Transparent answer:
This 944 took a lot of love, energy, time (and $$$ TBH) to bring back to life from 2018 forward, both from the previous family owner and me. I regret nothing as I’m sure that we collectively revived a wonderful car, and now it’s in fantastic shape to be driven regularly by someone who has more free time. With my current business demands, I rarely find time to drive the 944, I wouldn’t let just anyone wrench this car, and unfortunately our small town has a single Porsche specialist who is always booked solid. He flexed to help me finalize this car, so now it should find its way to someone who has the same passion, the time & inclination to drive it more regularly, and perhaps more service options nearby...or maybe even self-wrench basic maintenance with the included shop book. :-)

1985.5 Porsche 944 (1985.5 was a key, mid-year refresh that improved the interior, handling & more)
    -- VIN: WP0AA0940FN450573
    -- 18,282 original miles
    -- Single family-owned from 1985-2020
    -- Copenhagen Blue on Cream Leather/Leatherette
    Original Purchase & Options
          Porsche 944 Coupe
          Copenhagen Blue
          Cream Partial Leather Front Seats
          Monterey digital cassette radio (NOTE: removed by previous owner)
          15” forged Fuchs alloy wheels, black w/polished rims -- AMAZING condition at all 4 corners!
          Stabilizers, Front & Rear
          Protective Side Moldings
          Cruise Control
          Alarm System (NOTE: disconnected to prevent battery drain)
          Electric Sunroof
    -- Known ownership history & complete service records included:
          (March 18, 1985) Originally purchased by female owner from Porsche/Audi of Broward (Pompano Beach, FL) as her primary car
          (1985-2018)
              -- Gradually accumulates ~15K documented miles with regular service & occasional repairs
              -- Owner, husband & 944 move to New Mexico sometime in early 1990s (NM service records start in 1993 / 13,962 miles)
            -- After some repairs in 2003, car is driven sparingly, then stored for many years (last record from this period is 2003 / 14,863 miles)
        (2018-2020)
            -- Son of original owner assumes ownership of the car and ships it to Oregon
            -- Son invests over $12K in repairs to restore the car from a period of extended storage, drives it sparingly, eventually sells it to West Coast Classics
    Repairs & Improvements: Original Owner’s Son (15,413-15,921 miles)
        (Sept-Nov 2018) 
            -- Replaced timing belt, water pump, fuel pump & thermostat
            -- Replaced leaking oil separator & therm-vacuum switch
            -- Brake fluid flush
            -- Clutch fluid service
            -- Manual transmission fluid change
            -- Oil & filter service
            -- Replace fuel filter & leaking lines
            -- Fuel injector O-rings
            -- Replaced idle air controller
            -- Replaced leaking oil cap, hood & trunk struts
            -- Replaced cooling fan relay
            -- 4-wheel alignment
            -- Mounted & balanced 4 new Sumitomo tires
    Repairs & Improvements: Under My Ownership (15,921-18,282 miles)
        April 2020 (Scientific Automotive – Pasadena, CA)
            -- Replaced differential seals
            -- Replaced master brake cylinder, front & rear brake lines
            -- Brake system fluid renewal
            -- Oil & filter service
            -- Replaced all under-hood insulation padding
            -- Replaced windshield wiper spray nozzles
            -- Replaced battery
            -- Replaced fan relay & DME relay
            -- Replaced remote rear hatch release switch
            -- Replaced rear e-brake spring
            -- Replaced instrument cluster lights and polished internal reflectors (now night bright like factory new!)
            -- Removed aftermarket radio/wiring; replaced with factory blank panel
            -- Repaired trip odometer reset function (odometer mileage functioned normally all along; mileage is actual & accurate)
            -- Repaired speedometer
            -- Changed windshield wiper blades
        August 2021-July 2022 (Autowerkes – Huntington Beach, CA) 
            -- Converted A/C system to R134A, replaced compressor, climate control unit/panel, A/C button
            -- Repaired fuse box
            -- Replaced power steering drive belt
            -- Replaced non-functioning passenger window switch
            -- Repaired turn-signal return function
            -- Replaced windshield washer hose lines
            -- Removed, cleaned & lubricated exterior door handles
        April 2022 (California Smog Center – Los Alamitos, CA)
            -- Passed & results registered w/CA DMV
        July 2022 (Immaculate Detail – Prescott Valley, AZ)
            -- Full detail & 2-stage paint correction 
            -- Silver Ceramic Pro exterior coating
        January 2023 (Discount Tire – Prescott Valley, AZ)
            -- New, period-correct Pirelli P6000 tires mounted & balanced
        July-October 2023 (DeYoung European Motors – Prescott Valley, AZ)
            -- Replaced A/C condenser & high-pressure line
            -- Brake system fluid renewal
            -- Removed, cleaned, repacked & reinstalled CV axles
            -- Repaired driver side mirror folding assembly
            -- Oil & filter service (20W-50 Classic)
    Original Parts Included (Pictured): Owner's Manual & Service Book, Tool Kit, Disposable Gloves, 2 Keys & Keychain, front license plate mounts, matching touch-up paint (probably gonzo, but still cool),extra dome/hatch light & Haynes Repair Manual
    Other
        -- I replaced the windshield washer pump in 2021 (ordered from Pelican Parts)
    Known Issues
        -- Original, retractable vinyl cargo hatch cover included, but plastic mounting clips need replacement to operate
        -- Normal wear and tear – a few small paint chips/scratches/imperfections (please see full photos), protected from further damage by ceramic coating