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A 1978 928! * Collector Classic In Minerva Blue * on 2040-cars

Year:1978 Mileage:132414 Color: Minerva Blue /
  Camel tan / Rust
Location:

Saratoga, California, United States

Saratoga, California, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:5 sp. maual
Body Type:Hatchback
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:V8 - 273cu.in / 4474cm/3
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 9288200605 Year: 1978
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Porsche
Model: 928
Trim: Standard 2-door, hatchback
Options: Cassette Player, Leather Seats
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows
Mileage: 132,414
Exterior Color: Minerva Blue
Interior Color: Camel tan / Rust
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

This is the original year 928, in the often seen poster color Minerva Blue, and in marvelous condition.  It's been in the family since 1984 - almost 30 years now.  I am told the VIN number indicates that it was the 605th off the line on April 26th, 1978.  Always garaged and covered during our ownership, "blue car" has been driven fewer than 1200 miles in the last 10 years, fewer than 500 in the last 5.  One of our 3 autos it has in essence been only a "weekend car" during its life with us.  The total mileage, 132,414  is of course original.  It sits in the garage, being trickle charged, waiting for its "exercise" every couple of weeks.  Since I turn 80 shortly, it's time for a younger person to enjoy driving it, showing it, and give it new life on the road!


I think you can see from the photos that it is in very good condition, inside and out.   If you want to see "full screen" photos just let me know and I'll email them to you - greater detail is likely visible. 
I can detail, and will, the less than perfect condition features from an appearance point of view.  I am not well-versed as a "car person", or mechanically adept enough to accurately detail the operating condition, so I will refer you to Tony Di Piero, owner of C T Automotive, "The Porche Professionals", formerly Carrera Tech Inc., of Campbell, CA, who can fill you in on its mechanical and operating condition.  What I can tell you is that the car has always been kept in a good, safe, drivable condition by those Porche specialists, with more "invested" in its upkeep, maintenance and repair than was spent on the purchase price!  I have all of the service and  maintenance records performed during our ownership - over 50 - so that the buyer can see its history and the care of the vehicle.

During my last smog and service visit, Tony indicated that "it could use a new clutch and muffler", but all seems quite fine to me as I drive around the neighborhood and nearby freeway.  As mentioned before, I drive it every couple of weeks to keep all systems functional, and they are.  Tony Di Piero can be reached through his CT Automotive site, or at 408-377-3885 if you wish to speak with him.  The "less than perfect" appearance items are as follows.  1) Cord "piping" on driver's seat slightly worn at the bottom.  2) Black vinyl cover on leather covered steering wheel,  3) Tan dashboard leather pulled away slightly from AC ports: custom cover placed on top of dash, 4) Newer tires with less than 500 miles on them, and 5) New Minerva Blue paint repainted about 9 years ago - minor "road dings" at front of auto.  I think that's it.

I believe this is a California car, sold here originally and in our family since 1984.  I don't believe it has ever been in the rain, and certainly not in snow or salted streets.  We live in the San Francisco bay area - a very moderate climate and one in which rust and chemical insult are not problematic to automobiles.

An "extra" - a California buyer will receive an added bonus of my releasing and reassigning my California license plate - "928" - the only one of its kind in California.  The car and its plate always attract attention at the stoplight or parking lot.  This 35 year old auto will of course be sold without warranty, in "as-is" condition, with terms as mentioned elsewhere.  "Blue car" will be either delivered or shipped to Buyer and "Pink slip" / clear Title presented as good funds are accepted and deposited to my Wells Fargo bank account.

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