Car brands do their best to be unique. But here’s the deal. They’re not that unique – after all, every car is simply a way to get from Point “A” to Point “B”. How can a car brand be “unique?” Some brands to it better than others, and the Porsche brand is one of those brands that excel at being unique.
Here’s an example: the 1980s Porsche 924 Turbo Coupe. This good-looking, popular vehicle arose as a collaboration between Volkswagen and Porsche. VW wanted to create an affordable luxury sports car, and a turbocharged Porsche-style car was its dream. Combine the affordability of VW with the appeal of Porsche. Go big or go home, right? So, Porsche designed the body, and VW did the rest, creating a new type of car, called the 425. To keep costs down, they relied heavily on Volkswagen parts. The suspension and gear pieces were taken from cars like the Scirocco, Super Beetle, and Audi. Interior parts, such as ventilation and heating, came from Audi and the VW Rabbit. Porsche took their VW EA831 2.0L inline-four engine and modified it to their standards. This process went well until Volkswagen had an executive shake-up and a change in company direction. The gas crisis made high-mileage vehicles gain in popularity, and Volkswagen decided to shelve the project. But Porsche leaders said, “Wait a minute.” They saw the potential to replace their 914 with this new model. Porsche purchased the design from VW, and the 924 was born.
This short post can’t explain all the details; if you’re ready to read more about the creation of the car, Frazer Part has a great post on it. Today, some Porsche purists may scoff, but Porsche sold quite a few of the 924 Turbo Coupes. It was a high-performance sports car for an economical price. And as a classic car, it still has followers today. In fact, many Porsche enthusiasts are eager to buy one. But they are hard to find!
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Compared to other classic Porsche models, the 924 Turbo is still at a reasonable resale value. We have a lovely little red model for a very reasonable price. It has low miles, original paint, and is in good paint condition. For these reasons, this car will “go fast” and we can’t guarantee availability. Since the model is an excellent option for new collectors building wealth, demand for the vehicle should continue. Indeed, many collectors are interested in “old school” luxury, without the complicated technology and gadgets. There are no electronic doo-dads or distractions that fill cars today. This car is solely focused on driving performance and style.
We are big fans of the classic Porsche brand; we buy and sell all the classic models. If you’ve inherited a 924 Turbo or are ready to let one go, contact us for a valuation of your 1980s Porsche. It may still be one of the “economical choices” among Porsches, but it has a big following. To each his own, as they say.