Project Car Blues: 1979 Porsche 924
I’ve been a fan of the transaxle equipped front-engine Porsches before someone gave me a derelict 928 for free…but that was a long time ago and you shouldn’t consider that an example of where values for these cars are headed. The 924 was certainly a cheaper car when new compared to a 928, but today I have to think that a cheap project 924 is a better bet than a cheap project 928…mostly because the 924 will likely have a manual gearbox and it has half as many cylinders to chernobyl into a costly puddle of aluminum alloy in your driveway. Find this 1979 Porsche 924 offered for $2400 in Westchester, CA via craigslist.
From the seller:
1979 Porsche 924
drive: rwd
fuel: gas
odometer: 62121
paint color: blue
title status: clean
transmission: manual
Project porsche – runs but not driveable, will need to be towed.
The good – no rust, great color “Petrol Blue”with tan i terior, clean title, and low miles around 60,000 original miles.
I bought this to restore myself but have too many projects and would rather it go to someone who can get it on the road sooner.
The motor starts but needs going through, it sat for a long time before I bought it. Belts, hoses, etc.
I flushed the brakes but they still seem weak – I’m guessing master cylinder or something. My plan was to swap in the M471 brake setup of a matching year turbo model, so I didn’t bother going further on them.
This is not a car you can drive home, but if you are looking at a relatively easy 924 prject with low miles, a clean title, and a rare desirable color, this is a great candidate.
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This is an expensive Volkswagen.
Took a quick look on LA CL and there's not more than a couple of VW anythings priced this low. I suppose the repairs and maintenance will be expensive if you don't DIY.
I admit it. I had one, bought used. To say it was a dog would be kind but at least I "an say I once owned a Porsche.
Nice clean body for that age car, essentially it is the VW Scirocco that never happened. it has the 2 liter VW motor and he does not say if it has the 4 or 5 speed tranny? The mileage can't be certain since the odometer may not be working and only as 5 digits. It will be reasonable to buy but parts will be expensive and hard to find.
This is a pass or for someone who has another to pull parts from. Or someone who just LOVES 924'S. the 101 hp audi motor is a dog. Sure, quick in the day..but a cvt subaru will out run you. Without the m471 suspension, base didnt have swaybars, these have huge body roll. Also, these are shockingly hard to work on. EX. clutch replacement is a minimum of 8 hours..remove exhaust and transmission, plus replace everything else you uncover cause you dont want to pull the tranny again. I have seen drivers for $4500. Better off that route. The petrol blue paint is very pretty in person, but this car's paint has been cooked. Shame.
I like the looks of a 944 but these 924's are lame.