Classic Porsche
We occasionally take in an older Porsche worth keeping — usually because it is the right specification with the right history, not because it was cheap.
What tends to come through
Front-engined V8 cars — the 928 in particular — alongside the occasional air-cooled 911. These are cars bought by people who know exactly what they want, so specification and provenance matter more than mileage.
The 928
Porsche’s grand tourer: front-mounted V8, transaxle layout, and a shape that has aged into something genuinely admired after decades of being overlooked. The S4 is the one most people want — the later, more powerful, better-resolved version.
They were extremely expensive when new and were, for a long time, extremely cheap used. That period has ended. Good ones are appreciating and poor ones remain a money pit, so the gap between a good and bad example is enormous.
Buying an older Porsche: what actually matters
- History over mileage. A well-documented higher-mileage car beats a mysterious low-mileage one every time.
- Rust. Inspect properly — sills, floors, suspension mounting points, around the screens.
- Specification and originality. Correct colour combinations and original features carry a premium.
- Recent expenditure. Belts, tyres, brakes and cooling on a car of this age are large sums. Recent work is worth paying for.
- Someone who knows the model. A marque specialist inspection is the best money you will spend.
An honest word on investment
Classic Porsche values have risen substantially, and it is tempting to buy on that basis. We would not encourage it. Values can and do correct, running costs are real, and the cost of putting a neglected car right will eclipse any paper gain.
Buy one because you want to own and use it. If it appreciates, treat that as a bonus.
What we have
Looking for something specific?
Tell us what you are after. Call 01503 240777 — we see cars before they reach the site.