1980 Porsche 928
$15,995
Vehicle Details
Porsche
928
1980
54,000 miles
Automatic
RWD
Gasoline
grand tourers
Good
Description
1980 Porsche 928 — a true time capsule from the early days of Porsche’s front-engine grand tourers. This example starts, runs, drives, and stops as it should, showing that it’s been well cared for over the years. The interior is an honest 8 out of 10, with the kind of patina that tells a story rather than needing excuses.
It’s a sunroof-equipped car, adding an extra touch of desirability and open-air driving enjoyment when the weather cooperates. The odometer shows 54,000 miles, which aligns with its overall condition — a low-mileage car that’s been used enough to stay healthy but not overworked. Mechanically, it performs well for its age, though as with any vintage Porsche, it has a few quirks and issues that come with time.
The seller notes this with humor, describing it as “old, low to the ground, and has issues… just like the owner.” That personality and honesty make this description all the more authentic. This is a third-owner car, suggesting a lineage of enthusiasts who’ve appreciated it rather than merely possessed it. The 928’s combination of a powerful V8, smooth transaxle balance, and iconic wedge styling make it one of the most distinctive cars of its era.
For those looking for a classic Porsche with character, personality, and originality — and who appreciate the blend of performance and nostalgia — this example delivers all that and more.
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Porsche 928 Buyer's Guide
Emily Chen here. The 928 is the Porsche I've spent the most time thinking about, because it forces you to confront a question: what is a Porsche for? The 911 answers that question one way — rear engine, air-cooled, inherently treacherous at the limit, demanding of its driver in ways that either frustrate or define you. The 928 answers it completely differently: front-mounted V8, water cooling, a transaxle that almost perfectly balances the weight, a sophisticated suspension, and enough power in the GTS form to embarrass contemporary supercars.
Porsche's board voted in 1972 to phase out the 911 and replace it with the 928. The engineers who built the 928 took that mandate seriously. What they produced was a genuine engineering landmark — arguably more sophisticated in every measurable dimension than the 911 of the same era. The fact that the 928 is no longer with us and the 911 is on its eighth generation tells you more about emotion than engineering.
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