Gday All,

Haven't been around here much of late but still get out on the bike a bit and have a read of whats posted on the site every now and then.

Great riding and views here and still the best bike I have ever owned.

Hope everyone is doing well and are happy.

Advising I just did something a little crazy and expensive and for some reason thought of Hub.

Couldn't get you to commit to a flat six Hub, so how about a V8?

New purchase / project!

1980 Porsche 928S Euro spec.

It has the upgraded M28/11 4.7 litre engine with 300hp rather than the 4.5 litre 245hp US models.
Hasn't run for years but stored in a secure and dry garage.
Also suspected head gasket issue.

Why did I buy an old classic that is sure to cost shit loads to restore?

1. Owned by my old boss who is moving away from Queenstown and wanted the car gone. He called me with the first option of buying it as we had discussed it many time in the past. So there is a good idea of honest history on the vehicle.
2. Amazing condition for its age, both outside and inside. These cars are 45 years old and the interiors tend to be the first thing to deteriorate with cracked leather dashes, seats and upholstery. This car has none of these issues. Most of the exterior has been resprayed so all looks pretty smart. Plus pretty much everything electrical works which is unheard of on these.
3. 80% of 928's were manufactured as automatic transmissions making the manuals very sort after. This car is a manual.
4. The vast majority of 928's came with factory sunroofs. They are small and after so many years leak like sieves. This car did not come with a sunroof from the factory.
5. Many of these cars are missing parts from the engine, interior, etc. This car is fully complete and factory original (except for the respray).
6. The price. Got it for an absolute song and will need every penny saved on purchase and much much more to get this puppy back on the road again.
7. The retro cool factor. I have always admired these 928's but never thought I'd own one. Life is funny like that. The pop up headlights are worth the price of admission alone.

So Hub, get over here, help me lift, rebuild, and re-install the engine and you'll have free accomodation here and a case of beer!

Well, at least the 911 now has a buddy.

* Last updated by: yannih on 4/10/2025 @ 2:02 AM *

Classy and Sassy! Great to hear from you yannih and grats on the new addition to the fleet!

WOW, that looks really nice, well kept, yannih. Glad you scored on the price. Only way I'd get an exotic is practically steal it.

Speaking about stealing, my buddy closed shop, gave me 5 project bikes. I've got my hands full. Trying to sell one now for cheap. Has a bend valve, parts are way too expensive as if these are collectable bikes. Going to try and get them running then sell them as is.

Bikes have no tin so what plastic race fairings and seats I have might move them. They are rolling chassis's with full engines minus carbs and engine on the 2 bikes. Old CB/CL 350 and 450, then 3 suz 750's oil cooled era's.

Thanks Rook, you are the true gentleman of the forum.

Hub, yeah, I practically stole it.
$2,500NZ.
Still going to need a ton of cash for the engine rebuild but we'll see how we go.

Nice win with the free bikes as well sir...