I Bought A Porsche 928! Porsche 928 Revival - Part 1 

This car earns to be saved and restored. Waiting more episodes from this :)

You'll love it! I've had an 86.5 five speed for 25 years and it's the best car I've ever owned! It's just short of 200,000 miles and still runs like a bat out of hell! It's never left me stranded and never failed to start. They are engineering marvels and it's not unusual to find examples that have well over 300,000 miles on them. They are built like tanks and are marvelous touring cars. Now that you've got one, you'll just want more of them! I've owned a 911 and I'll take the 928 over it any day:) Oh, and BTW, the sun visors are meant to keep the sun off the back of passengers' heads as it shines through the hatch glass:)

Congrats Jay, the 928 looks amazing and the positives of all the issues is a ton of content. You had me laughing out loud with the line “so that’s good” with every problem.

Excellent choice. Liked since I first seen them in the movies, “Ferris Buelers Day Off” and Tom Cruise in “Risky Business!”

Jay congrats on the 928! Great color too. Don’t pay the transport company until you get the damage squared away. If not file a breach of contract claim for actual comp damages; get written estimate of repairs for court (in case they fail to pay); report to various business bureaus etc. They ought to fully make you whole.

You’ve gotten yourself into a REAL project car this time! Gonna be epic

I owned a 1985 928s (US) in Prussian Blue over Cork interior. Purchased it for $2000 about eight years ago and daily drove it for five years. Wonderful car but was getting to the point of having to buy a parts car just to have the needed pieces to keep it road worthy. I ended up selling it to a gentleman that was convinced that 928's were going to be the next Porsche to appreciate in value. Took the $5000 I made on the Porsche and rolled it into a 1998 Porsche Boxster with 42k miles. I'm now going back through and watching all of your 986 content! Thank you very much for sharing your adventures and look forward to many more with your beautiful 928S.

Great choice, thrilled to see you went for the 928. I had an s2 auto here in the Uk, always plenty to keep you busy but we’ll worth time and effort and Im sure the car is now in good hands. Looking forward to seeing the journey!

I remember seeing a white 928 in person, they are so nice to look at in person.

I owned an 89 S4 for 6 years which was a very nice car when i bought it. It still took the the purchase price again to sort it out to be a great example

Jay, I can only tell you my most recent experience with dealing with painting the front end of an older Porsche. I have a 2014 911 991.1 C4S Cab with 60,000 miles that had too many sand/road chips on the front end bumper and hood to suit me (I am anal about wanting a nice looking paint job, even on an older driver car). I had three quality paint shops look at fixing the road chips with a partial paint respray, they all said the same, Bec of how the front end is constructed, there is no way they could match the paint without my seeing the difference in paint color. I had to have the entire front bumper, hood and fender tops stripped and resprayed (cost of $3K) (I went a bit overboard, and changed out the plastic bits for new but that wasn't necessary).....so that is my story, trying to match old paint is risky business, once done wrong you will see the difference everyday you go to start your fabulous 928S.....BTW I too, think you have made a good choice and you (and all of us) will enjoy and learn about a very cool model Porsche that is probably going to pay you back when it goes back on the market.......I hope this helps you, pls dm me if you wish more detail or wish to just chat about the experience. I am in Boston.

The condition is actually not bad, especially if the dashboard is original. Keep us updated!

Yes! Great choice! I just went to cars and coffee at my local Porsche dealership and got to check out a few! So cool! So glad folks are taking care of them so we can still admire them👍

well done very happy for you .and you got the right model I hope it brings you much joy

own a '87 928 S4 Guards Red bought at a great price in 2014 and drove it Cross Country (USA). just did some needed maintenance incl., belts & water pump, plugs, wires, distributors, misc steering rack line, brake line and all fluids.. New alternator, starter motor, just went out, and replacing the belly pans, and fuel sender is the current plan... recommend adding a battery cutoff to avoid a dead battery - these cars have a notorious electrical system and can often draw voltage - about as notorious as the faulty fuel sender & broken Trip ODO plastic gear! love the Blue sorry about the scratch. - best of luck - love getting to drive the '28 and must get 1-2 greta looks and people approaching to talk about the car every time I go anywhere - get it sorted and take it to a Car Show - fans will love it.

Wish they'd bring back a new version of it,always liked the way they look although most ppl seem to hate em

What a journey this will be. Can’t wait for future updates!

Old cars, always all fluids, hoses, tires and a brake master etc. Spray the whole hood and bumper. Get a good guy for color match. What a project........

Love the sound of confidence in your voice. I think you are really excited about the cleaning and paint make over which is the biggest bang for the buck. 👍

Your walk through reminds me of mine with a 944 I bought last year. 14 months later it’s almost running right and most stuff works. Gotta love mid 80’s Porsches. Look forward to watching the progress !!

PRUSSIAN blue?! Dude. Your new car's nickname is sorted already... The Kaiser!! 😀

Love the series Jay! Very timely as I recently purchased an '84S. Going through some of the same items as you have and found these videos very helpful, and entertaining. Any chance you'll do a video on the ground points and cleaning/repairing?

Jay, your a king. I used to own a 1984 928 and had great luck with it. Wish I still had it... congrats on your new venture...

Just set it on fire. Trust me.

Ooooh well done Jay - about time someone was brave enough to buy one of these and share the journey. Plus touch of British humour. Love it already 😊

Lol 😂 love the Playgirl centerfold of Burt Reynolds! Good name for the car

That paint repair is going to be expensive if done properly. The bonnet is aluminium so you'll have to find a shop that can work with that. Mechanically, Sean Ratts seems to be the authority in the US. I understand he has a long wait list but you may want to at least call him to get you started in the right direction. Finally, congratulations, 928s are amazing cars and very rewarding when running properly. Enjoy!

Great new project. I look forward to your 'I don't know what I'm doing' successful repairs/updates. I love the 928 but scared of the repair costs. Interested to watch your experience. You might get away with painting the bonnet and bumper IF the shop can match the color of the car as it is. Real good body work is an art. I would think the paint code will not match the existing car. If you get insurance money perhaps you keep it and respray the entire car since there are other areas that need repaired.

Good purchase ! I love 928, happy that you will be giving some love to that one so it goes back to his former glory.

replace the small relay in the AC control unit, lower it, put at least 18 inch wheels on it, delete rear muffler and drive its wheels off... I have 3 of them. good choice mate

Welcome in to the transaxle world😎

I love it! My first Porsche was a 928, and I miss it -- eventually went on to a 986, 986S, 996, 986 3.6 swap, 955S, 987.2. Such nostalgia. Good luck with it. I'll enjoy watching your videos on it.

Congrats on the 928 sponsorship! One of those control knobs near the parking brake is for the radio. Have you seen the new Blaupunkt retro headunits? They re-issued 2 models from the 80's and 90's with new technology. Worth looking into. I'm going to get one when I get a 928.

Nice choice, Jay!!!

Second comment, I notice your neighbor Nick Murray also had an experience with a 928, he may be worth a chat about issues particular to a 928 that will save you time and money ......jus saying.....good luck with this fabulous 928.

You bought the correct Porsche! First thing you absolutely need to do is replace the timing belt, tensioner and water pump. Next, replace all fuses and relays and clean all the ground points on the car (there are 13 of them). This will fix 90% of electrical issues.

You can probably find the code for your radio on a business card-like piece of paper inside your user manual / wallet.

Congrats Jay! My first Pcar was a 928S4. Miss it all the time. Good luck, I’ll be watching your journey.

Nice car. Rare colour, enjoy the car, they are a beast!

Had my 4.5 for 7 years. 20 mpg I think is fine, its comfortable and Im 6'6". That knob by the drivers seat is for speaker fade. I changed the exhaust as think the standard one is muted. Even got a full size adult in the rear for a trip from London to Copenhagen and back! Fantastically well built and engine bullet proof. Touch wood I haven't really had any issues!

Congratulations Jay. I as well always loved the 928. Like Tom Cruise said in the movie Risky Business, there is no substitute. ;)

I love the 928, always thought it has a unique fascinating shape to it. Definitely worth fixing her up and getting it up to par. Congrats on a really cool car and looking forward to seeing more of it. Cheers mate!

Beautiful colour!

As a big Landsharklover I subbed instantly. Good luck with the improvements!!💪🏼🤘

Congrats Jay. Looking forward in seeing the future videos!

Paint should be no problem for a paint shop that is either a Porsche specialist or one that does a lot of Porsches, but it won't be cheap for it to be done to Porsche standards. I wouldn't be tempted to cheap out, because a) it was original, and b) because of a mix of materials, there's an even higher risk of mismatch, especially over time, if it's not done right. Obviously, the haulier should pay, and they should have their own insurance. If it's a reputable company, there will hopefully be no problems. Just notify them quickly, if you haven't already. It's good that you have video, so show them that. And then get and submit a written quote from a specialist paint and body shop ASAP. Good luck!

I own a 1983 5 speed 928S ..low powered U.S. spec. ( not Euro ) Got a stage 1 supercharge kit from 928 Motorsport in Wisconsin , plus an updated alternator. It is set at 8 psi and does not require an intercooler. Horsepower at the wheel went from low 200's to about 280 and made quite a difference . They also have stage 2 and 3 which do require an intercooler and that engine is robust enough to handle it.

You Sir are an absolute glutton for punishment, I salute you 🫡

Prussian blue is such a nice color. I’ve always wanted a 928😃

Great choice! Cant wait to see how you get on.

That’s a great car for you to do your stuff 👍looking forward to seeing you restore 😉👍

How much swearing and shouting was there when the driver realised he hadn't strapped the car down properly? Very brave of you to take on a 928. One of the most revolutionary cars. Must've looked like a space ship in the 1970's. Can't wait to see this brought back to health.

Nice Jay the 928! With some work on it

Thumbs up for "Pardon the expression, but we are in Burt Reynolds". Well said. I hope you bought him dinner first.

Funny, that sort of dark blue was very popular on Volkswagon-Audi Group products of that era. I had an Indigo Blue Pearl Golf with the exact same issues. I have yet to see any of them that didn't have similar issues with the clear-coat.

Hi Jay! Congrats on the new whip! I would ask the guys at Auto Associates of Canton to see if they can match that paint. They are one of the best Porsche restoration specialists in the area. I estimate around an hour ride for you. Maybe shorter. Good luck with the new project!

Depending on the level of your restoration, this will be much more expensive to restore than any boxster.

Everyone else is being very encouraging. I’m the voice of sanity. This is beyond you Jay, you’ve basically porked if here (pun intended). EBay it now. But you won’t. So this will be fun!

That’s a nice project Jay ! Good Luck ! Vrooooooooooooooom 👍🙏🏻❤️

I had the code issue with my 996. Provided my vin to my local dealership and they emailed me the code free of charge.

Always loved the 928 with tele dial wheels. Not sure about the chin spoiler but you look as if you have done well. Hope transpo co. is gonna sort you out under insurance or something

Looking forward to seeing the outcome - well done

This is a very special car ..I have the same but manual. To me this is the most spirited model out of all 928 ..including GTS ..lighter ..more compression rate ..sounds fabulous etc ..lmk if I can help with anything ..enjoy

Congrats !! Too bad you weren't looking when Nick M sold his green manual . He put money into it and made it pretty nice .

Damn Jay, you just took it to the next level w the 928! How are u gonna drop a bomb like that on us! I cant wait to see what you do with it. U better have it ready in time for next years Boardwalk Reunion amd get your buddy AutoAmateur to come out too! 99StIX👍

On my Boxster the radio code is on a sticker under the frunk hood

Lovely!

It's great shape for a Euro mine is stick same color that car is in great shape the only thing you need to mind is the belts on the cams and the water pump. Staring means that the staring rack bushings may need to be replaced. Once they're done that will be tight. Lol you had an mg so did I. For the brakes you might want to check the the power brake pump.

The most common problem with the a/c is not freon or compressors. It has 5 vacuum valves for the a/c that openn and close to control heat or cool. When these fail and lose vacuum it defaults to heat. It is dash removal time if that is the case. About a 16 hour job if you diy.I have owned 3 and they all failed. Good luck!

So now you're like Tom Cruise in Risky Business where he said "there is no substitute"..congratulations!

Should have bought Nick Murray's relatively sorted 928!

Nice one. I love the colour. And it has the German numberplate underneath What a shame of the scratch on the front. It always hurts seeing something like that

Awsome car!👍

Im interested in the front engine porsches but I just cant seem to pull the trigger. The 911 is like a comfort blanket for me. Let us know how your enjoyment of the brand differs between this car and 911s. Great purchase and just awful about the shipping damage.

I own 2 1985 black 928s. 1 is Auto / other is a 5-speed. Very fun cars 👍🏽 I think your car had a repaint. They where single stage paint originally, no clear.

A pre runner for the Panamera but always loved the look(never driven one) I love my 986 but different

Get the code from ebay. Just need the serial number from the radio

Sounds like a bad heel bearing droning in the background

You shouldn’t have oil pressure pegged at 5 bar at idle. I think that gauge is broken cause it didn’t budge when you revved the engine either. LOL. That’s a cool car. Too bad it isn’t the manual version but congrats.

Wow. Rather nice video, although the audio while you were driving was 'less than optimal'. #1 - VERY CRITICAL!!!! If you don't have records of when it was last done, get the timing belt, water pump and all the related stuff done IMMEDIATELY. #2 - These cars are fairly easy to work on. They are unique, and have a zillion 'pitfalls' and 'gotchas' when you work on them, but the information, techniques and excellent write ups & "How-Tos" are readily available. The RennList forums are an indispensable resource. Many folks have learned how to fix their own rather than risk having some 'Porsche specialist' who doesn't know anything about the 928 screw it up. Parts are readily available, although quality parts aren't cheap and cheap parts aren't quality. #3 - Electrical stuff is always popping up. They were 'state of the art' when new, and that means all sorts of interesting electrical issues. Tach is likely bad connectors at the instrument cluster. Hatch release could be a few different things (Do your interior lights come on when the door opens? The hatch release is tied into the door switches, so you have to have a door open for it to operate.) #4 - The 84-86 Euro is commonly called the "S2". It was only officially called that in the UK, but it's the same car, and different from the early Euro S (80-83) and the US S. Considered by most to be the best 16 valve motor (officially rated at 310hp, but likely produces in the 320-330 range). It's a fairly rare variant in the US. I've had mine for nearly 10 years.

I think the transport company owes you a new complete paint job!

I’ve been close to buying a 928 on a couple of occasions, so looking forward to your updates! Will the delivery company pay for the front end damage? You must be gutted 😢

Congratulations…..great choice but could be expensive?

Unfortunately Porsche has ended the support for the 928. The accountants have taken over from the engineers.

Oh man. 928 love the car. - hold on to your wallet. The mechanics are gonna love this purchase chasing the electrical gremlins best of luck to you on this one.

How did you decide on this car? I am looking at a 996 that is very inexpensive, but it has a salvaged title. In your video you mentioned it wasn't the cheapest one you found and not the most expensive. Do you have any "non-starter" things that dissuade you from buying a particular car? Thank you for your videos!

You're a glutton for punishment, Jay. This should be interesting. Will the shipper pay for the front end repair? I would insist on it. I'll be very interested to see if the clear coat can be repaired short of a respray as I also have a couple of clear coat blemishes on my 911 door. Would rather not have to repaint the whole door if I can avoid it. Good luck on this project! -Tom

Cooool ..... Risky Business. One literally drove past by me today in Shropshire and looked the absolute b_ll_x .... this is epic.

I have the exact same car

The rear sun visor is for your neck not face

Awesome.

how much did you get it? I'm going to pick up one as well but an 80s 928 Manual. Are they worth it?

Wow, nice

is the transport company going to pay for the damage? they should, id make them an offer they cant refuse otherwise.

Wonderful cars welcome to the fold. looks like you have a good example. I have two manuals congrats on the purchase. Get on Rennlist 928 Forum . Get the workshop manuals . AT Transmissions need to be checked. Paint is lacquer based from the factory. if you have no history of Timing belts tensioner and water pump change plan to get that done . can be done with help but can turn into a while you are in there. Clean all the ground points on the car. Check fuel lines and for Power steering leaks to protect from a potential fire.

What about calling the new motor “Butch” 😅

Not my cup of tea. But congratulations!

I have exact carbon copy of this, except mine have 5 speed manual on it. Chassis n:o ending 0270 For rear wheels, i have 21mm spacers from factory as optional extra. When you get the cambelt chanced (asap), send the MAF (mass air flow sensor) to serviced to jdsporsche. Info for parts and must_do_things you find in Rennlist webside.