Chassis No.: WVWZZZ1GZMW433290

Engine No.: PL091329

Registration: H864 AVV

Sold £5,974 | Sold

When Porsche launched the 928 GTS in 1992, they knew it would be the last evolution of 928. Porsche did much to enhance performance and refinement, knowing that its luxury flagship would leave memories with Porsche enthusiasts. For the GTS, Porsche increased the engine capacity to 5397cc and added a catalytic convertor, with eight balance weights instead of six to enhance smoothness. This DOHC engine produced 350bhp and enabled a top speed of more than 170mph. The GTS engine was smoother and more flexible than its predecessor and was quieter and easier to drive. Changes to the chassis included a wider rear track and larger brakes.

Externally, the GTS differed from S4 with its new style of alloy wheels, flared rear arches and a body-coloured rear spoiler. What Porsche wasn't advertising when the 928 was released was the price; it was among the most expensive cars on the road at the time. This severely hampered sales despite the model's high competency and long standard equipment list. Porsche discontinued the GTS model that year after shipping only 2,904 in total which in 1994 was a problem; in 2022 however, it has resulted in a rare and incredibly desirable Porsche.

This Midnight Blue metallic Porsche 928 GTS has a mere 4,400 miles on its odometer and has spent much of its life as part of the Sultan of Brunei’s car collection. With a close connection to the Sultan of Brunei’s family, the car was acquired in 2017. It has recently been subject to a significant £20,000 no expense spared recommissioning over an 18-month period finishing in August of this year by Porsche Specialists RGA which included all electrics before the engine received full cambelt replacement and a full service and MoT test certificate, all resulting in the car we have offered today.

We understand when under Brunei ownership, the front wings and bonnet were resprayed due to sun damage but since then the car has had the restoration process to bring it to a fine standard today. The interior is in lovely condition, as you might expect from a car with so few miles indeed time-warp condition. The GTS has been the collectors’ choice of the 928 range and continues to appreciate dramatically with a well-known film car selling in excess of $2 million in 2021, subsequently this example is estimated at an incredible price point.

Offered with full detailed invoices for the work completed by Porsche Specialists RGA and Photographic proof of works carried out during the recommissioning coupled to a recent MoT test certificate until September 2024, this UK registered example is ready to find a new home with a discerning car collector, or Porsche enthusiast especially with the incredible mileage and HJH Royal ownership.

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