Registration No: K577 BOF
Chassis No: WP0ZZZ92ZMS800802
MOT: June 2024

• Reputedly 1 of just 38 right-hand drive cars
• Current ownership since 2008 but little used
• Among the rarest and most desirable 928 derivatives

Introduced at the 1977 Geneva Motor Show, the 928 was conceived (and priced) as the flagship of the Porsche range. A luxurious sportscar, it was styled in-house by American Tony Lapine as a replacement for the ageing, compromised 911. Ultimately, the newcomer failed to usurp its tail-heavy sibling despite becoming the only sports car ever to win the European Car of the Year title (1978). Built around a galvanised steel monocoque, the 2+2 made extensive use of aluminium for its wheels, doors, bonnet, transaxle housing, front suspension wishbones, rear suspension uprights, upper links and main cross member. This practice not only saved weight but also contributed to near perfect 49:51 weight distribution. Available with a choice of manual or automatic transmission (housed in its award-winning passive rear steer Weissach transaxle) the 928 was regarded as a crushingly capable Grand Tourer. The subject of continual development, the model evolved through S, S2, and S4 guises before the arrival of the GT version in February 1989. Reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 5.6 seconds and 169mph, this more driver-focused 928 could only be had with manual transmission and was powered by a reworked 4957cc DOHC 32-valve V8 that developed some 326bhp and 317lbft of torque. Riding on alloy wheels and sporting a prominent rear spoiler, the GT gained a computer controlled PSD locking differential from 1990 onwards.

Decoding the number visible on its chassis plate - WP0ZZZ92ZMS800802 – reveals that this particular example was one of 1,650 Porsche 928 S4 and GT models built to ‘Rest of the World’ specification during the 1991 model year. It is further understood to be one of just thirty-eight, right-hand drive GT cars made and thus boasts the enhanced M28.47 engine (326bhp) and G28.55 ‘dog leg’ five-speed manual gearbox. The accompanying V5C Registration Document lists the 2+2-seater as a ‘Porsche 928 GT’ but then states ‘Declared New at First Registration’ and gives the date of initial UK registration as ’19.02.1993’. It is only a hypothesis but we believe that the car was supplied new to somewhere like Eire or the Channel Islands and not logged with the DVLA until 1993. Originally finished in India Red with Red-piped Black leather upholstery, the HPi check on file reveals that (a) the first UK number plate was ‘A2 BRN’, (b) the colour was changed to Polar Silver during 1998 and (c) it was subject to a ‘Category C’ insurance write off in 2004. Returning to the road two years later following a DVLA ‘VIC’ inspection, ‘K577 BOF’ entered the current ownership on 27^th September 2008. Satisfied that the 928 GT drove well, the vendor nonetheless had his local Porsche specialist, No.5 Garage of Acton, check it over for major accident damage. He tells us that they drew a blank and indeed traces of the factory India Red paint are still visible to the front suspension towers and boot floor etc. No.5 Garage invoices from 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014 detail regular servicing and MOT testing up to 157,915 miles. Some nine years later, the digital odometer readout has only increased to 157,930 miles. Lack of use is thus the reason why the vendor has chosen to offer ‘K577 BOF’ for sale without reserve. A tempting project, it ran well during our recent photograph session and comes with a MOT certificate valid until June 2024 plus sundry paperwork.

PLEASE NOTE: The vendor informs us that the 928 GTS-style 17-inch Cup alloys, teardrop door mirrors and red rear light panel which 'K577 BOF' sports were all added prior to his ownership.

For more information, please contact:
Damian Jones
damian.jones@handh.co.uk
07855 493737