We all know how desirable original cars can be. Often times, the cars and trucks we want the most are the ones most prone to being modified or over-restored. That’s certainly the case with a tuneable car like the Porsche 944 Turbo. Plenty of purists have taken these cars down to bare metal, or performed engine rebuilds just to avoid the sight of oil on their garage floor. This particular 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo listed here on eBay is chock-full of the vibes you want to find in a car like this, with no modifications and original details throughout.
Not only is it a largely original example, it is also incredibly well-optioned from the factory. The color-matched Fuchs alloy wheels, Grand Prix white paint, original Turbo-specific body kit, and a highly desirable limited-slip differential round out just some of the highlights captured in this 944 Turbo, otherwise known as a 951. The Martini-style decal kit is the one unknown for me in terms of whether this is a factory-applied option or a detail a previous owner added; hopefully, it is ever removed, the paint remains intact underneath.
As I’ve said many times before, the easiest way (in my opinion) to assess if a car has been loved is to inspect the interior. I can live with all manners of defects on the exposed surfaces, but if the cabin is mint, I generally feel quite good about how the car was looked after. The black leather interior on this 944 is in excellent condition, and with 120,000 miles on the clock, that’s no small feat. The only way to make it better is if this 944 was spec’d with sport seats from the factory, but that’s easily amended if you can find a used set on the classifieds market.
The 2.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder produces approximately 220 b.h.p. and 243 lb.-ft. of torque, with 0-60 happening in around six seconds. The seller is adamant there are no outstanding mechanical issues with this 944, and that it is effectively a turnkey driver. If this statement holds true, then it becomes even more apparent that this 944 Turbo has been in the hands of careful stewards from Day 1, and that is truly amazing. The 951 has never been handled quite as delicately as the 911, so to find one that has been loved is truly a find. This 944 Turbo is offered with no reserve, and bids currently sit at $7,208.
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