One to Buy: 70,000 mile non-sunroof 1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GT
Despite its humble origins as an ultimately unwanted commission from Volkswagen, the 924 went on to spawn a Le Mans 24 Hours class winner and one of Porsche’s most exciting homologation specials.
That car, created to pave the way for a Group 4 competition machine, was the 924 Carrera GT.
Unveiled in prototype form at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1979, the Carrera GT was essentially a 924 Turbo enhanced with an array of special equipment to include uprated suspension, wider wheels and tyres, a comprehensively tuned engine plus beefed-up gearbox internals. The body received a more aggressive aero kit and dramatically flared fenders while, in the cockpit, Recaro sports seats trimmed in black fabric with red pinstripes were added.
To comply with Group 4 homologation requirements, Porsche built the 400 cars required plus an additional six prototypes. Of these, 75 were configured in right-hand drive, one of which is currently on offer at the Autofarm showroom in Wendlebury, Oxfordshire.
Configured in Guards Red and with the highly desirable limited-slip differential option, this particular car was significantly specified without a lift-out sunroof making it lighter and stiffer than it otherwise would have been. Another optional extra fitted from new was air-conditioning.
Currently showing a little under 70,000 miles, this lovely Carrera GT comes complete with its all-important original service book as part of an impressive history that includes MOT’s back to 1985!
Reprinted below is Autofarm’s description:
A rare and exciting Porsche with just 75 manufactured in right-drive from 406 in total
Just under 70,000 miles and presented in superb order ready to be enjoyed
UK supplied, right-hand drive 924 Carrera GT with just under 70,000 miles from new
Options including limited-slip differential, AC and passenger mirror
Known to Autofarm since 2015 with considerable investment to bring up to standard
Impressive history file including original service book and MOT’s back to 1985
Utterly wholesome and sure to attract the right attention at any classic car event
