A handsome and highly original example of the stylish transaxle sports car, finished in an appealing factory colour scheme and benefitting from mechanical restoration. As a 1989 model-year example, the car is powered by a 2.7-litre inline-four, which originally sent 121kW / 163bhp to the rear wheels, and is coupled to a five-speed manual transmission. This late-production Porsche 944 was purchased from its previous owner after eleven years in storage, and has been fully mechanically restored by respected European car specialist Enzo’s Automotive Service (South Australia) in preparation for sale. Introduced in 1982, the 944 improved upon the 924 as Porsche’s more affordable, front-engined, rear-wheel drive offering. This 1989 car is equipped with the updated inline four that increases displacement to 2.7-litres and features newly designed cylinder block and cylinder head with larger valves, as well as anti-lock brakes. It is finished in its original hue of Alpine White, while the cabin is trimmed in dark blue pinstriped velour cloth, with matching dark blue leatherette on the seat backs, dashboard, and centre console. The car rides on the correct set of 16-inch, seven-spoke alloy wheels, which are sitting on brand-new Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres. This 944 is entirely unmodified, save for the addition of a more modern Panasonic stereo in the cabin. The speedometer was changed from miles per hour to kilometres per hour by Adelaide Instrument Services in 2007 at 205,690 kilometres. A detailed service history will accompany the car, along with the full set of Porsche service, manual and sales books in a leather Porsche folder. The original tool kit maintained in a leather bag and the air compressor will also be included. There is no known bodywork damage. The Alpine White paintwork is in very good overall condition, though it does feature some minor use-related marks including stone chips on the front bumper, and the clear stone chip guards on the rear quarter panels have discoloured with age. The vendor notes that the interior is in particularly good shape. While there are some small blemishes and signs of use throughout the cabin, as well as a small tear in the rear passenger-side of the seat, this is in line with the car’s mileage. The sunroof is currently not operational, but there are no other known electrical faults nor issues with controls, switches or instruments. This 944 was most recently serviced in November 2021 at 217,375 kilometres by Enzo's Auto Service. During this service, the timing belts, water pumps, head gasket, front discs, fuel pump and filter and ABS computer were all replaced. Additionally, the head valves and seals, the brake callipers and clutch slave cylinder were overhauled, the rear brake discs were machined, and new tyres were fitted. This 944 was regularly serviced until it was placed in storage in 2010, where it was kept until 2021. This 1989 Porsche 944 is a particularly smart, late-production example of the increasingly desirable sports car, powered by a 2.7-litre engine and in highly original condition throughout. Benefitting from a recent full mechanical refresh and shod with four new tyres, this handsome transaxle sports car is ready to enjoy immediately, and would make a fine addition to any collection of Stuttgart’s finest The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.