Long time Air Cooled Porsche Owner/Lover, but have added a 1989 944S2 (Wethead) to the paddock. I have had a 912E for 15 years or so, and did a total restore.
I'm getting ready to retire, and wanted a project. I did NOT want to do any body and limited interior (cosmetic) work, but hoped to find a car that needed TLC. As fate would have it, a conversation at my moms 80th birthday party ended tin my acquisition of a 1989 S2.
Original owner who happened to be 90, 44K miles, and has been sitting the last 10 years. He loved the car, bought it as his retirement car (as am I). Car is pristine, I drove 900 miles with a trailer to buy sight unseen. Was far better than I expected. Never thought I'd be in a 944, but the price was RIGHT. The PO was really not a wrench, and did minimal maintenance, but with so low miles needed very little. Heck, he never even did the timing belts. He has had tons of people hounding him to buy it, but he didn't want to sell until he found the right buyer. Super happy I was the guy, and I plan to get it up and running and keep it 100% original.
Option Codes:
220 LSD Limited Slip Differential
454 Automatic speed control
533 Alarm
573 Air conditioner
593 ABS Antilock Brake System (Bosch)
650 Detachable roof panel
990 Cloth front seats with leatherette
The Good:
1. Pulled the plugs and they were all the proper color and came out perfectly.
2. I pulled the timing cover and the belts are all in place and look great. They ARE the original belts. 44K miles and 34 years, so they WILL be changed with all the idlers and new Laso Water Pump. Will also replace the main coolant hoses, but it looks like a couple are brand new.
3. AC was updated to R134 in 2007, and has new condenser. No idea if it works till I try to start it.
4.***!!!! Dug around in the rear side wells and FOUND........... A. Sunroof Bag, B. Original and never used tool kit C. OEM Porsche Bra.... D. Haynes Manual.
5. Everything works, but the power window switches are wonky, and the power mirror 'down' does not work.
6. The interior is PRISTINE.......... Carpet, seats, trim all looks NEW........... Near perfect condition. Back seat was NEVER used, passenger rarely, and the drivers seat shows NO wear. Always garaged. Is like a time capsule.
There is some bad........
1. Clutch Slave/Master is dead - replacing both with new lines.
2. Fuel Pump is Fubar, does not run, and is leaking fuel. Going to replace the fuel sock, tank to pump line, pump, check valve and filter.
3. Tach is totally dead. No bounce, nothing.
4. The TB may need to be replaced, looks like one of the bleeder screw bosses has corroded and broke off (pic)
4. Clock is Fubar ;-(
Overall, I'm super happy with the car, as is the PO who LOVED the car and wanted it to go to the right person. I WISH he had the original window sticker, but the car is amazing. can't wait to get it up and running and shake out the wrinkles of which I am sure there will be many.
I'm not a huge fan of the stock rims, and the shocks are spent, but those will come in time.
BEST part? I have Chocolate and Vanilla P cars
Here is my 1976 912E that I did a full ground up restomod
Here is the 944 with it's prior owner and then on the trailer
It is in immaculate condition, just needs (at this point) a mechanical going over.
