Specification
- Model
- Carrera GT
- Year
- 1981
- Mileage
- 47,635 mi
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Exterior
- Guards Red
- Interior colour
- Not stated
- Upholstery
- Not stated
- Wheels
- Not stated
- Condition
- Used
Seller's description
Highlights Chassis number 399 of only 406 Porsche 924 Carrera GTs produced One of just 75 right-hand drive UK-market examples History file included Recent mechanical recommissioning including cambelt service, brake overhaul, and ignition system renewal Dry stored since 2014 The Appeal Porsche wanted to race its transaxle front-engined cars at Le Mans, introducing the 924 Carrera GT at the 1979 Frankfurt Motor Show as a Group 4 homologation special. This Guards Red example is a cracking survivor. Built in 1981 as one of the Group 4 homologation specials, it left the Official Porsche Centre Henley in Henley-on-Thames on 14 April of that year, car 399 of just 75 right-hand-drive cars for the UK market from a worldwide run of only 406. Lift the NACA-ducted bonnet, and you’ll find the 1,984 cc turbocharged four-cylinder, good for 210 bhp, which is paired with a delightfully old-school five-speed dog-leg gearbox. The muscular looks are no accident: lightweight polyurethane wings flare out over 16-inch forged Fuchs alloys, while a front intercooler scoop feeds the engine and big brakes borrowed from the 911 Turbo haul it back down again. Inside, the black cabin is brightened by red pinstripe fabric, and this car even boasts the rare luxury of factory air conditioning, a surprisingly civilised touch for such a focused machine. Dry stored since 2014, it has recently benefited from a thorough programme of mechanical recommissioning. The vendor describes the car as being in very good condition overall, with paintwork presenting well following a respray in 2013 and the front end now protected with paint protection film. A rich history file accompanies the sale. Right-hand drive 924 Carrera GTs seldom come to market, and this example, freshly recommissioned and well-documented, has everything going for it. History and Paperwork UK RHD car first registered in 1981 Chassis number 399 of 406 produced; one of only 75 UK right-hand drive examples Odometer reads 47,635 miles; true mileage is believed to be 147,635 miles Dry stored since 2014 with limited use in the two years October 2026: replacement plugs, leads, rotor arm, and distributor cap fitted; refurbished warm-up regulator installed May 2025: all brake callipers rebuilt with new braided lines, brake fluid replaced, and replacement crank speed sensor fitted September 2024: cam belt, tensioner, oil, and filter service carried out MOT/road tax exempt Service history: 29/10/2025 - Design 911 (£93.24 / Invoice 229137) Supplied ignition HT cable set, distributor cap, and turbo rotor arm 19/05/2025 - 47,561 miles (147,561 miles) - Freedom Auto Specialists Overhauled front and rear brake callipers with rebuild kits Replaced crankshaft speed sensor Date Unknown (c. 2025) - 47,635 miles (147,635 miles) - Freedom Auto Specialists Carried out ignition service: replaced NGK Iridium spark plugs, ignition HT lead set, distributor cap, and rotor arm Replaced warm-up regulator (refurbished exchange unit) 12/11/2012 - 47,031 miles (147,031 miles) - Motortune Shotts Carried out brake fluid renewal 01/11/2011 - 146,808 miles - Motortune Shotts (£325.14 / Invoice) Maintenance service and repairs carried out 11/08/2009 - 43,531 miles (143,531 miles) - Motortune Shotts Carried out engine oil service 11/09/2006 - 40,668 miles (140,668 miles) - Motortune Shotts Carried out car servicing and engine oil change 26/03/2004 - 35,492 miles (135,492 miles) - Motortune Shotts Engine removed and reconditioned turbocharger fitted Replaced clutch assembly, all engine pipework and hoses, and oil pressure sensor Repaired broken exhaust manifold stud and replaced exhaust manifold gasket Rebuilt oil cooler and air conditioning condenser Replaced rear shock absorbers and fitted new offside front strut mount Completed scheduled car servicing and engine oil change 07/04/2003 - 31,284 miles (131,284 miles) - Motortune Shotts Carried out major service, engine oil change, and brake fluid change Replaced alternator mounts and fuel breather pipe Repaired rust perforation beneath battery tray to cure water leak 01/11/2002 - 130,242 miles - Motortune Shotts Fitted rear seatbelts 01/06/2002 - 126,790 miles - Motortune Shotts Carried out routine service and fitted new turbo oil pipe seals 01/01/2002 - 123,747 miles - Motortune Shotts Replaced engine oil pump and pre-fuel pump Refurbished all four alloy wheels 01/11/2001 - 122,868 miles - Motortune Shotts Removed fuel tank and repaired leak 19/06/2001 - 19,766 miles (119,766 miles) - Motortune Shotts Carried out major service, engine oil change, brake fluid renewal, and coolant change 01/01/2001 - Motortune Shotts / Private Maintenance Replaced offside engine mount, fuel filler neck, brake pipes, and bonnet badge Replaced centre console switches, window switches, gear stick gaiter, and door/window rubber seals Steering wheel re-stitched by local saddler 20/12/2000 - Motortune Shotts Overhauled sticking starter motor 06/08/1994 - 99,214 miles - Northway Porsche Carried out car servicing and engine oil change 21/02/1993 - 92,869 miles - Swinford Motors Official Porsche Centre Carried out car servicing and engine oil change 26/08/1992 - 85,794 miles - Swinford Motors Official Porsche Centre Carried out car servicing and engine oil change 24/04/1991 - 78,806 miles - Swinford Motors Official Porsche Centre Carried out car servicing and engine oil change 08/08/1989 - 75,340 miles - Rivervale / Official Porsche Centre Henley Carried out car servicing and engine oil change 07/07/1987 - 61,997 miles - Official Porsche Centre Henley Carried out car servicing and engine oil change 01/05/1985 - 66,985 miles - Swinford Motors Official Porsche Centre Carried out car servicing and engine oil change 17/07/1984 - 58,143 miles - Swinford Motors Official Porsche Centre Carried out car servicing and engine oil change 09/07/1983 - 26,786 miles - Official Porsche Centre Henley Carried out car servicing and engine oil change 04/10/1982 - 19,421 miles - Official Porsche Centre Henley Carried out engine oil change 22/03/1982 - 13,048 miles - Official Porsche Centre Henley Carried out car servicing and engine oil change 07/08/1981 - 6,911 miles - Official Porsche Centre Henley Carried out engine oil change 14/04/1981 - Official Porsche Centre Henley New vehicle delivery inspection and handover The Condition The vendor describes the car as presenting in very good condition overall Some gentle patina of age/use which can be seen in the photographs Paintwork presents well following a respray in 2013; front end is PPF wrapped Smart period interior Fuchs alloy wheels As the photographs attest, this Porsche presents very well for its age and has evidently been enjoyed as its makers intended. There is a gentle patina commensurate with use, while the red paintwork retains a glossy lustre. The front end has been protected with PPF, while the underside exhibits a protective coat of underseal. Two-tone Fuchs alloys nestle beneath those muscular arches and present very well, along with the Falken tyres. The car's interior appears very original and well-kept. An updated DIN stereo has been fitted. The Mechanics 2.0-litre turbocharged and intercooled inline-four engine Five-speed manual transmission The vendor reports the car is in good mechanical order Cam belt and tensioner replaced in September 2024 along with oil and filter All brake callipers rebuilt in May 2025 with new braided lines, brake fluid replaced, and a replacement crank speed sensor fitted Plugs, leads, rotor arm, and distributor cap renewed in October 2026, with a refurbished warm-up regulator installed 210 bhp was enormous performance for a four-cylinder engine at the time, especially one within 2.0 litres. This 924 still feels quick today, and the vendor reports this example to be in very good health following a comprehensive recommissioning program, noted above. All appears very original and well-kept under the bonnet, exactly as one would wish to find one of these rare cars.
Equipment
As advertised by the seller; not independently verified. Equipment the advert does not mention is unknown, not absent.
Seats & comfort
- Air conditioningMentioned: Mentioned in the description (unconfirmed)
Exterior & design
- Paint protection film (PPF)Mentioned: Mentioned in the description (unconfirmed)
- Forged wheelsMentioned: Mentioned in the description (unconfirmed)
Listed: from the seller's equipment or standard-equipment list. Mentioned: found in the description or page text, unconfirmed.


