Body style
924 Turbo S2
Year
1982
Mileage
89,571
Exterior Colour
Guards Red
Interior Colour
Grey Berber
Description
An increasingly rare sight on British roads, this 1982 Porsche 924 Turbo S2 is one of fewer than 60 believed to remain. Fresh to market from long-term family ownership, it formed part of a static classic car collection since 1994. Now offered without reserve, the car has been sympathetically and meticulously restored to its former glory, presenting a compelling opportunity to acquire a fast-appreciating transaxle Porsche in outstanding condition.
Presented in elegant Guards Red over a Grey Berber fabric interior, this S2 Turbo displays just 89,571 miles and retains an exceptional degree of originality. With seven previous owners, it comes with a comprehensive maintenance record and complete MOT history dating back to the early 1990s. The car has been consistently maintained and recommissioned by marque specialists, with no fluid leaks and strong mechanical condition throughout.
More than just a pretty face, the 924 Turbo S2 represents a pivotal chapter in Porsche’s transaxle legacy. It combined the robust engineering and build quality for which Porsche was renowned with innovative front-engine, rear-transaxle layout that offered near-perfect weight distribution. Its turbocharged performance and distinctive styling made it a formidable rival to more expensive contemporaries earning respect both on road and track. With its refined handling and motorsport DNA, the 924 Turbo remains one of the most underrated drivers’ cars of its era.
Service History & Condition
Ownership Legacy: Since being acquired by Dr. Paul M. Dudley in 1994, this 924 Turbo S2 has been cherished and stored in a climate controlled environment alongside other Porsche models and classic collectibles. His careful custodianship over three decades ensured the car remained preserved rather than merely maintained, with all major work commissioned to Porsche marque specialists and documented.
Recommissioning: The recommissioning process was executed with surgical precision to factory standards. Every mechanical component was either serviced or replaced with OE or heritage correct parts, from the brake lines and suspension to period correct decals and interior fabrics. The result is a mechanically sound, visually faithful car that offers an authentic driving experience.
Specification: Factory features include a rear windscreen wiper, 4-spoke steering wheel, electric windows, heating and ventilation controls, heated rear screen, electrically adjustable mirrors, and a removable sunroof panel.
Mileage & Maintenance: The odometer reads 89,571 miles, supported by MOT records dating back to 1990. The car was dry stored for extended periods and recommissioned with great care, including substantial parts replacements and servicing. Every element of the recommissioning process from mechanical overhaul to interior refinements has been carried out with precision, using original specification or OEM parts where available. No detail was overlooked, with particular attention paid to maintaining the car’s period correct character and mechanical integrity.
Documentation: Supplied with original handbooks, historical MOT certificates, invoices, period magazines, and a detailed breakdown of recommissioning work.
Exterior & Interior
Finished in factory-correct Guards Red, the paintwork presents beautifully. Inside, the Grey Berber cloth upholstery remains original and well preserved, benefitting from recent retrimming to factory standards.
Heritage Significance: Developed in the wake of Porsche’s racing success with turbocharged engines, the 924 Turbo carried lessons learned from motorsport into the road car world. It played an essential role in Porsche’s transition into transaxle engineering bridging the gap between the 911 and later 944 Turbo and helped refine turbocharged performance for everyday driving. Period road tests praised its balance, technical sophistication, and ability to cover ground quickly and comfortably, even by modern standards.
Mechanical & Performance
Model Features: The 924 Turbo S2 introduced a host of enhancements over its predecessor, including four supplementary nose intakes, a functional NACA duct on the bonnet, four-wheel disc brakes, five stud ATS ‘Spider Web’ alloy wheels, and a discreet rear spoiler.
Performance & Powertrain: The S2 model utilised a smaller turbocharger with higher boost, improved K-Jetronic fuel injection, and Porsche’s DITC ignition system to produce 177 bhp. Power is delivered via a ‘dog-leg’ 5-speed manual transmission. This well balanced layout front engine and rear mounted gearbox offers a driving experience praised for its agility, feedback and composure. Capable of 0 to 60 mph in under 7 seconds and a top speed approaching 140 mph, the S2 was considered a benchmark for usable performance in its era.
