One to Buy: 1 of 1 single owner 1989 Porsche 928 S4 GT Flachbau
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Introduced two-and-a-half years after the S4 upon which it was based, Porsche’s 928 GT was the sportiest iteration of its V8-powered Grand Tourer yet seen.
In addition to a more powerful engine riddled with high performance parts, the manual transmission-only 928 GT featured shorter gear ratios, a limited-slip differential, stiffer suspension, sports seats, less weight and a set of forged alloy wheels.
Customers could enhance their 928 GT with all manner of optional extras, but while most elected for mainstream upgrades like improved audio systems, an electric sunroof, mobile telephone preparation, heated seats and air-conditioning, a handful of wealthy buyers sent their cars to Porsche’s Exclusive department for extra personalisation.
Just such an example is set to go under the hammer at the RM Sotheby’s auction in Paris on January 31st.
Uniquely, chassis ‘842374’ was commissioned with conventional as opposed to exposed pop-up headlights, flared arches, widened side skirts, custom exterior mirrors and spacers for the wheels. Other aspects of the specification included Slate Grey paint with matching upholstery, draped leather, heated seats, a Blaupunkt Berlin audio system and an electric sunroof.
Ordered direct from Porsche by the consigning vendor, chassis ‘842374’ has covered less than 70,000km from new and is presented in superb condition throughout.
Opportunities to buy a one owner 928 are few and far between. To find such a machine with a one-of-one Exclusive specification is almost unheard of.
