Lot 669: 1989 Porsche 928 S4 Coupé

Unveiled at the Geneva Salon in 1977 and voted Car of the Year for 1978, the 928 was intended as an upmarket replacement for the long-running 911, but in the event Porsche’s rear-engined classic would outlive its younger sibling. The front-engined 928’s stylish hatchback body used aluminium for the doors, bonnet and front wings in the interests of weight saving, while ingenious impact-resistant ‘bumpers’ made of colour-matched plastic were incorporated in the nose and tail. The V8 engine – Porsche’s first - displaced 4.5 litres and produced 234bhp. A five-speed transaxle gearbox or three-speed automatic were the transmission options. In 1979 the 928S with 4.6-litre engine arrived and then in 1986 the model was further revised and restyled, becoming the 928 S4. Its engine producing 320bhp courtesy of twin-cam, 16-valve cylinder heads and enlargement to 4,957cc, the S4 enjoyed a welcome top speed boost to 160mph. The UK launch price was £46,534. This right-hand drive 928 S4 has the automatic transmission option. Fully specified, the car boasts electric windows, mirrors, sunroof and seats (with memory); climate control; tyre low-pressure warning; anti-lock brakes; power-assisted steering; and Blaupunkt stereo system. Only 70,000-or-so miles have been covered from new and the car is offered with full service history, road fund licence/MoT to August 2007 and Swansea V5 registration document.