Now two decades later we are thinking of taking that same design and attitude to the next level. We have a red 1987 924S that is very solid and rust-free, but otherwise needs everything to make it useful. So…can we duplicate the magic of twenty years past?
We have the wheels in stock, brand new. We would have to change the transaxle mounting, which means plastic Series II gas tank and trans mount system, which we have in stock. We have a four-point bolt in roll bar. There are other obstacles, but we have been thinking about this for many years…and there is nothing that is insurmountable.
The 924S has two separate systems for climate control – one for heat and defrost, one of AC. That is why there are two separate controls for the two systems. But what about a Vintage Air combined unit that will accommodate both heat and AC with one electronic control? The Vintage Air unit is the same size as the AC under-dash unit, which means we could trash the heater control unit entirely, opening up a lot of room behind the console. Double-din touch screen, anyone?
Of course, all of this means that we will outspend the value of the finished car by a lot. No doubt. But what a machine!
No decisions have been made as of this point, and any work on it will not happen until late in 2022 if we decide to go ahead. We tend to be purists, but…
What do you think?
I think it is a great idea. Purists modify cars all the time. A better exhaust or shocks. A different turbo. It’s still a Porsche. I’d bet you will love the car when it’s done. Maybe a color other than red
People who know me know that I am into the 924S Special Edition cars, and they need to be left as “stock.” But a run-of-the-mill 1987 924S is a different story. And while red may not be a fan favorite, the car that I have in mind is red, and doing a complete color change may not be something that I want to do. We will see!