No Reserve: 1978 Porsche 928

This 1978 Porsche 928 2+2 grand touring hatchback has driven 72,240 miles since new and received recent attention to the fuel system, air conditioning, and fluids as part of a mechanical refresh. The M28 4.5-liter V8 is mated to a 5-speed manual transaxle and demonstrates good driving dynamics, with stopping power provided by four-wheel discs. Finished in Silver Metallic over a black and white two-tone patterned interior, this first-year 928 is now offered with a clear California title in the seller’s name.

Launched in 1978 as a grand tourer, the 928 two-door bears a hatchback-equipped galvanized steel body with aluminum doors, front fenders, and hood for weight optimization. This 928 from the initial year is painted Silver Metallic and has pop-up headlamps, fog lights, dual exhaust outlets, and color-matched polyurethane bumpers integrated both ends. Condition is described as good throughout, with the car having been garage-kept long-term as part of a collection, and is a prime candidate for a complete restoration.

Silver-finished 16” phone dial wheels with Porsche crest center caps are wrapped in 225/50-series tires with good tread remaining, and stopping power comes from four-wheel discs.

The 2+2 interior affords white and black striped bucket seats with cloth inserts and vinyl sides, complemented by black door panels, carpeting, and dashboard. The rear features a hatchback cargo area, and amenities include a tilt-adjustable steering wheel, power windows, power-adjustable mirrors, air conditioning, a factory AM/FM/cassette radio, and a rear-mounted lockable storage console. The seller has provided images of the interior showing age-related sagging of the headliner and seam separation on the driver-side seat.

Instrumentation includes a 170-mph speedometer, a 7,500-rpm tachometer, a console-mounted analog clock, and readouts for fuel level, voltage, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The six-digit mechanical odometer reads 72,240 miles which is a true reading per the seller.

The front-mounted, water-cooled 4.5-liter M28 V8 features Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection and was factory rated at 219 horsepower when new. Recent maintenance was carried out including replacement of the battery, a recharge of the air conditioning system, and an overhaul of the fuel system with a replacement filter, lines, sending unit, and pump. The engine oil, coolant, and other fluids were replenished as well. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a console-shifted dog leg 5-speed manual transaxle.

The seller has provided two short video clips showing headlamp operation and one showing the car being driven.