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This is a one owner 1981 924 “S’ package car with only 100 miles on the odometer. It is literally brand new, with the window sticker and optional “S” package sheet still on the rear glass from the original dealer, Stoddard. The car features the original spare wheel, tool kit, and brand new air compressor. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Porsche history and would be an excellent candidate for concours competition.

Brief History

The overall styling of the 924 was penned by Dutchman Harm Lagaay, a member of the Porsche styling team in the mid 1970’s. He created the hidden headlights, sloping bonnet line and grille-less nose giving the car its popular wedge shape. The car went on sale in the USA in July 1976 as a 1977 model with a base price of $9,395.

For 1980, A five-speed manual transmission of Porsche’s own design replaced the Audi five-speed unit on all 924s.  Fifth gear was now a true overdrive gear. Porsche made rear disc brakes standard on all 1981 models.

The non-turbo base engine was upgraded from 110 horsepower to 115, through higher compression ratios made possible by better emissions and fuel mixture control from a new three-way catalytic converter in the exhaust.  Standard 924s had a 1980 base price of just under $16,000 (for comparison, a Mazda RX-7 started at $8,295 and the Nissan/Datsun 280ZX started at $9,899).

SPORT PACKAGE

Available both in both 1980-81, an optional Sport “S” package equipped 924s and 924 Turbos with rear disc brakes (1980), stiffer shock absorbers for less body roll, and added a rear anti-roll bar to complement the front one. The “S’ Package also got you 16-inch wheels wearing 205/55-16 tires.  Other than a standard three-spoke leather covered steering wheel, interiors were similar to base models. While the option package caused some sticker shock with a price of nearly $2,000, Porsche did not seem to have trouble moving an abundance of cars so equipped.

The “S” packaged cars and other 924  special variants are garnering interest in collector circles; and while a few still exist, excellent examples of are nearly impossible to find these days.