How Many 931's Out There?

dpw928 · 09-16-2008, 08:35 PM

Since there was only about 14,000 of these made from 79 to 82, what would be a good estimate of the number remaining on the road?

Dennis

SD Porsche Fan · 12-04-2008, 02:29 PM

I have no idea but I've only seen about 6 in my lifetime. Of course Porsches are not common place where I live. 924s were not galvanized so unless they're sheltered from the elements they are rusting away quickly.

I'd love to have one to tinker with. Although I doubt my wife will let me purchase another car.

dnevin · 12-07-2008, 12:50 AM

Steve,

924's from 1980 on were fully galvanized. Earlier models were partially galvanized. If you find a rusty one, it is probably due to poor bodywork removing galvanized areas.

I'd like to have one too!

SeanR · 12-07-2008, 09:35 AM

Dad had one from 1984-1987 and wish I knew where it was now, that was a fun car.

SD Porsche Fan · 12-20-2008, 10:46 AM

I believe John D. said he had a 931 and it was the most fun car he ever owned.

schwank · 12-20-2008, 02:03 PM

I have a good buddy from track days here that rocks one. Two tone grey with black and white Pasha interior.... she goes by the name of Shaggy

It's got a few mild upgrades and is faster than my stripped race 944. But it does have a turbo so...

It gets a relatively regular run on the track when he is not instructing...

Glen · 03-15-2009, 09:57 PM

I owned an '80 "S" model with the M471 suspension option (944 brakes, 5-lug hubs, 16" flat wheels) from 1987 to 1996. Fun car.

alxdgr8 · 04-15-2009, 11:52 AM

Just got rid of mine and replaced it with a 951...which is leagues above the 931. Was a fun car none the less.

carlege · 06-16-2009, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dnevin

Steve,

924's from 1980 on were fully galvanized. Earlier models were partially galvanized. If you find a rusty one, it is probably due to poor bodywork removing galvanized areas.

I'd like to have one too!

There is a non functioning complete one for 800 around where i live if your interested Cookeville TN, Its on a local sales thing like craigslist.

http://www.golsn.com/listings/automo...ks/896024.html

streckfu · 06-12-2013, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alxdgr8

Just got rid of mine and replaced it with a 951...which is leagues above the 931. Was a fun car none the less.

I looked at a fixer upper in the area a couple of years and decided against. I have no doubt it would make a fun track car but the parts are still expensive and I don't think the entry cost justifies the repair/replace cost...soon, you'd be crossing through 951 cost territory which a much better platform.

BeerBurner · 06-12-2013, 06:56 AM

I have a soft spot for the 931 but, truth be told, much of that is because I simply love the body work. As such, it would make more sense for me to buy a 924S and install the 931 nose panel and hood (after chasing them down).

Also, why do spammers always dig up threads that are years old?

BB.

09-16-2008, 08:35 PM	#1
dpw928 User Join Date: Sep 2008 Owasso, OK Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	How Many 931's Out There? Since there was only about 14,000 of these made from 79 to 82, what would be a good estimate of the number remaining on the road? Dennis

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SD Porsche Fan Werker drone Join Date: Oct 2008 South Dakota Posts: 5,703 Thanks: 1,194 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,013 Posts	I have no idea but I've only seen about 6 in my lifetime. Of course Porsches are not common place where I live. 924s were not galvanized so unless they're sheltered from the elements they are rusting away quickly. I'd love to have one to tinker with. Although I doubt my wife will let me purchase another car. __________________ Steve '92 968 Cab - Horizon Blue

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SD Porsche Fan Werker drone Join Date: Oct 2008 South Dakota Posts: 5,703 Thanks: 1,194 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,013 Posts	I believe John D. said he had a 931 and it was the most fun car he ever owned. __________________ Steve '92 968 Cab - Horizon Blue

12-20-2008, 02:03 PM	#6
schwank Der unmÃ?Â¶glicher Join Date: Oct 2008 Portland, OR Posts: 177 Thanks: 20 Thanked 25 Times in 17 Posts	I have a good buddy from track days here that rocks one. Two tone grey with black and white Pasha interior.... she goes by the name of Shaggy It's got a few mild upgrades and is faster than my stripped race 944. But it does have a turbo so... It gets a relatively regular run on the track when he is not instructing... __________________ life is participation in evolution 86 951 . 87 944 PacNW 944 Cup . 01 986S

06-12-2013, 06:56 AM	#11
BeerBurner Glorified Babysitter Join Date: Sep 2008 Sterling, VA Posts: 2,848 Thanks: 1,073 Thanked 1,117 Times in 600 Posts	I have a soft spot for the 931 but, truth be told, much of that is because I simply love the body work. As such, it would make more sense for me to buy a 924S and install the 931 nose panel and hood (after chasing them down). Also, why do spammers always dig up threads that are years old? BB. __________________ '87 Porsche 944 (toy) '90 Miata (daily driver) '98 BMW 323is (her's) "The first step towards gaining self confidence is not being afraid to suck."

12-07-2008, 12:50 AM	#3
dnevin User Join Date: Oct 2008 Corvallis, OR Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Steve, 924's from 1980 on were fully galvanized. Earlier models were partially galvanized. If you find a rusty one, it is probably due to poor bodywork removing galvanized areas. I'd like to have one too!

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alxdgr8 User Join Date: Apr 2009 Seattle, WA / Greenwood, IN Posts: 156 Thanks: 3 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Just got rid of mine and replaced it with a 951...which is leagues above the 931. Was a fun car none the less.

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