Lot 107: 1985 Porsche 944 Lux

In order to improve build quality over the 924 production done at Audi's facility in Neckarsulm, production/assembly of the 944 was done in Zuffenhausen. The power plant was literally derived from half of the 928's V8. At 2479 cc (2.5 litres) the engine was large by four cylinder standards of the day. The engine was a modern design with high compression and a broad power band. The initial power plant was rated at 163 hp and 150 hp for the U.S. The 944 was originally announced to the world at the 1981 Frankfurt auto show with the U.S. introduction one year later. Upon its introduction, the interior of the 944 remained much the same as the 924 while the rear suspension, although improved, retained the VW-derived architecture. In addition to a change in the front suspension control arms, the rear suspension would change with the major revision of the 944 that occurred mid year in 1985. Although changes where made to the engine, Porsche did not announce any changes to the factory performance specifications. Practical comparison of this watershed model change and its predecessors indicates performance gains did result however. This desirable oval dash manual model was first bought by respected surgeon Paul Dawson Edwards as a retirement present to himself from Porsche dealership, Swinford Motors in Stourbridge. It boasts electric windows and driver's seat, electric mirrors, central locking, original tools and an unused spare wheel.He had a number of vehicles and only used the Porsche for special trips resulting in very low milage. Servicing took place at every interval with overmats fitted preserving the interior in tip top condition. The 2 mechanics, David Moore and Chris Best who have looked after the car from new still care for it although the garage has been renamed to 'Two Plus Two'. The current second owner still services the car religiously and still at 'Two Plus Two', a testament to their skill and care. With less than 54,000 recorded, it still runs and drives like a new car. As you would expect, all appropriate documentation is included in the sale with the only addition to this time-warp example being a remote alarm system linked to the central locking and a Sony CD player.