Porsche 928 project book

One of the bestselling sports cars of its era and a great compliment to the famous porsche 911, the porsche 928 was one of the few frontengined models from porsche. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. A full picture of the porsche 928 oldtimer magazine dreamcar magazine the book is illustrated with contemporary pictures and drawings, and is a perfect guide to anyone who just want s to know more about the porsche 928, or as a guide for those that are looking to buy one. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Here youll find parts, services and resources to help with your 928. Porsche 928 19781995 parts and accessories pelican parts. Development history of the porsche 928 from first sketch to production aufl ed. Dec 08, 2018 porsche 928, the car that didnt replace the 911 but in 1978 when this ambitious creation was revealed, porsches 928 had re written the rule book. Extended service intervals and modest maintenance demands were key factors in the 928 project book they were attributes which stood alongside the longterm guarantee as key features of porsche s. Bid for the chance to own a 1984 porsche project at auction with bring a trailer. This book is full of interesting facts and photos that only can not be found elsewhere. Our parts catalogs are available free with purchase. You can now quickly and easily find selected genuine parts for your classic car using the porsche classic parts explorer. View and download porsche 928 workshop manual online. A development history of the porsche 928 from first sketch to.

This was a good transaction on a used book that was accurately described and delivered promptly. Ill start with a tired 1987 porsche 928 s4 i bought in 11. The porsche 944 is no longer the bargain it once was. One of the bestselling sports cars of its era and a great compliment. Nov 14, 2008 the alternate solutions, debated in 1974, and the considerations which led porsche to stand by its original 928 project, form a considerable part of our story. Original service book fully stamped by a mixture of main dealer and specialists. A development history of the porsche 928 from first sketch to production. Of the frontengined, watercooled transaxle porsches, the 944 occupies middle ground between the small, cheap 924 and the eightcylinder 928, which is more grand tourer than sports car. Every model since 1964 porsches fabled 911 represents the ultimate expression of ferdinand porsches original vision of the perfect sports car. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.

Clear answer is in project 928 book and in my previous comment. Bought for my own car, because i expected that the original engine was too far gone to rebuild. Each year, some 300 reissued parts plus selected products. You can add 8 wheels to the back to give them the same wheeltire. A development history of the porsche 928 from first sketch to production julius joseph weitmann and rico steinemann isbn 10. Today, its the porsche for the man that knows that. With a career spanning over 50 years across many forms of motorsport, from formula 1 to sports car racing, richard is most famously associated with his 1970 victory at the le mans 24 hours race at the wheel of iconic porsche 917k in conjunction with german driver hans hermann. This insane porsche 928 will make purists crap their khakis. Stoddard authentic porsche parts is a leader in the vintage and oem restoration auto parts for your porsche 356, 911, 912 or 914. This book does not spend time or money creating the perfect 356, and does not necessarily search for nos new old stock replacement panels if a reproduction panel or patch is appropriate. My 928 race car build progress photo thread pelican. The book porsche 924928 944968 outlines the design and development. The porsche transaxle family comprises four models 924, 928, 944, 968. Firstly, when the project kicked off, it was intended to be a vw.

A development history of the porsche 928 from first. This evolved over time and now ims vintage photo project is a company of its own with offices in reykjavik, iceland. Porsche parade usa 21 to 27 june 2020 the porsche parade staged by the porsche club of america pca is one of the most important porsche events held annually in the usa. Extended service intervals and modest maintenance demands were key factors in the 928 project book they were attributes which stood alongside the longterm guarantee as key features of porsches. The porsche, that started life as a bone stock 82 model year 928, is known lovingly as risky businessprobably less to do with the tom cruise movie and more with the fact that nick threw out. Browse and bid online for the chance to own a porsche 928 at auction with bring a trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online.

Project 928 must be viewed primarily as a picture book, as. The author doesnt just cover the beginnings of the. This is a howto book is compiled from technically oriented articles originally published in the first twenty years of the 356 registry magazine. The porsche 928 is a luxury grand tourer produced by porsche ag of germany from 1978 to 1995.

The auto industry model year my runs from august 1 to 31 july, so a 1988 model could have been produced between 1. It was designed to be a larger, faster replacement for the rearengine. They dont make the 928 anymore, so you know how that panned out. The author doesnt just cover the beginnings of the porsche 928 in stories and investigative stories. Pick the best version of the porsche 928 oppositelock. The porsche 928 was built alongside the popular 911. See more ideas about porsche, porsche 928 and gt cars. The gts also received rear fender flares and aero side mirrors. The comprehensive history file is described as extensive by our vendor, containing previous invoices, tax discs, mots, photographs and parts invoices for the engine rebuild and the original service book with 21 stamps from both porsche main dealers and 928 specialists.

Porsche 928 corvette transmission project genesis auto. Doityourself project books for porsche, bmw, and mini. Porsche built three wild widebody audi 100 coupes to help. The c5 will be all over the porsche for power, but if youre more concerned with interior qualityfeel, even the 928 s cobbled interior is nicer. Porsche 40 years of the porsche 928 porsche great britain. Porsche 928 buyers guide 928 porsche club great britain. Porsche did not export any 928s to north america in 1992. This painstakinglyresearched book looks at the birth of the 928, and then follows its. If youre at all like me, you long to own a classic porsche. In 1993, the 928 gts debuted, available with a fivespeed manual or fourspeed automatic and a 32valve 5. See more ideas about porsche 928, porsche and porsche 924.

This photograph originates from a press photo archive. So, when i was asked to write a book on the porsche transaxle family, i grabbed. Project 928 is the ultimate book for the shark 928 owner. This is a very detailed book on the development of the ultimate porsche at the time, the 928. The 928 will be piloted by none other than porsche legend richard attwood. The 911 project began in the late 1950s, headed by ferdinand porsches son, ferry.

Written by julius weitmann and rico steinemann, published by motorbuch verlag, 1978 the definitive book on the development of the porsche 928. The porsche 8586 32 valve 928 s models with manual 5 speed are the best. Over 2,000 members of the pca, guests and sponsors attend this event, which offers an entire week packed with attractions and a varied programme. They are lighter than the s4 with essentially the same engine. When i was a wee jalop in 1986, my dad borrowed one for a weekend from a coworker who was trying to sell it. Pops didnt buy it because it had a history of brake. The second edition of this book continues the restoration of a 356 porsche to driver level condition. Datadriven analysis of used cars for sale, and specifically the market for porsche 928 models.

We took a manual 6 speed transmission from a 2004 corvette and modified it with welding and fabricating parts to make it fit and work marvelously in the 1985 928 porsche rear wheel drive. Porsche 928 classic car story paul woodford duration. The definitive book on the development of the porsche 928. The porsche 928 is a sports car that porsche produced from 1977 to 1995. Originally intended to replace the companys iconic 911, the 928 combined the power, poise, and handling of a sports car with the refinement, comfort, and equipment of a luxury sedan. A development history of the porsche 928 from first sketch to production julius weitmann, rico steinemann more than five years separated the first design sketch from the start of porsche 928 production.

The porsche 928 was in production from 1978 to 1995 and was originally built as the successor to the porsche 911 and followed the 924. A development history of the porsche 928 from first sketch to production 9783879435180 by julius joseph weitmann. The 928 was a v8 front engine vehicle with power ranging from 219 hp to 350 hp and with either a fivespeed manual or automatic transmission over the years it was produced. Sep 25, 20 project 928 a development history of the porsche 928 from first sketch to production. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1986 porsche 928 classics for sale near you. May 02, 2017 we currently finished modifying a 1985 porsche 928 from an automatic transmission to one of a manual transmission kind. The 928 is everything a porsche should and shouldnt be. Porsche 928 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. As julius weitmanns and rico steinemanns excellent book on the 928 explains. Porsche 928 classics for sale classics on autotrader. Owners manuals, parts diagrams, repair manuals, technical books. Information about your classic porsche porsche classic. The big decision porsche 928 vs 911 project porsche ep. Classic car rescue 201 porsche 928 video dailymotion.

The 928 was introduced as what porsche saw as the replacement for the 911. Apr, 2014 below are the price ranges that we found in our research, but remember that a show quality car may be worth much more and a complete restoration project may be worth less. Originally intended to replace the companys iconic 911, the 928 combined the power, poise, and. Adebay url 1986 porsche 928s large us catalog 928 s detailed sales book brochure. Browse our parts store for the rare parts you have been looking for.