1986 Porsche 944 5-Speed

This rust-free 1986 Porsche 944 is a German sports coupe that receives power from a replacement 2.5-liter inline-4 paired with a 5-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. The seller has owned the vehicle for six years and performed maintenance during that time. Equipment includes fog lamps, a spoiler, and 15-inch "phone dial" wheels. Finished in Guards Red over a black leather interior, this 944 is now offered with a clean CARFAX report and a clear Minnesota title in the seller’s name.

The 944 model initially debuted as a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive car based on the 924 platform in 1982. Assembled in Stuttgart, Germany, all 944 models destined for North America had larger bumpers when compared to cars for other markets. A refresh was carried out in 1985 that included changes to the standard equipment, windshield design, and other areas. This 944 from 1986 has a rust-free body finished in Guards Red (LM3A). The exterior features pop-up headlamps, black bumper guards and window trim, an electric sunroof, and an integrated rear spoiler.

Silver-finished aluminum 15-inch "phone dial" wheels are set inside of tires with roughly half of their tread remaining, according to the seller. The four-wheel independent suspension is assisted by front and rear stabilizer bars. Braking comes via four-wheel ventilated discs.

The cockpit is trimmed in black leather for the high-back bucket front seats, which coordinate with the door panels, center console, dash, carpeting, floor mats, and rear seats. Features include air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, intermittent wipers, tinted glass, and power door locks.

Instrumentation consists of a 170-mph speedometer, a 7K-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges for the fuel level, fuel economy, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and voltage. The six-digit mechanical odometer reads 174K miles; the last mileage figure entered on the CARFAX report in June of 2003 was 119,400 miles. The seller notes that the coolant temperature gauge is inoperative.

The naturally aspirated 2.5-liter inline-4 uses a single overhead camshaft with fuel injection and was given ratings of 150 horsepower and 142 lb-ft of torque when new. The motor was replaced prior to the seller’s ownership and has received a new timing belt. Oil changes have been carried out by the seller over the past six years. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a console-shifted 5-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential.

The CARFAX report shows long-term Minnesota ownership since 1987 and a vehicle history free of accidents or damage.