The 80s Poster Car
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo
$30,000
Vehicle Summary
Stock Number:
VIN: x150143
Miles: 94,637
Exterior/Interior Color: Guards Red/Black
Transmission: Manual
Title Status: Clean
Paint Condition: 8/10
Vehicle Summary
Looking for a mechanically solid, turn-key classic Porsche that you can truly enjoy on the open road? This 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo is a fantastic example of Porsche's legendary front-engine transaxle platform, ready for its next enthusiastic owner.
Key Highlights:
Year/Model: 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo (951)
Engine: Original 2.5L Turbocharged Inline-Four (217 hp / 243 lb-ft stock)
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual - The only way to drive a Turbo!
Condition: Strong Mechanically Sound and a very Clean Example inside and out.
Mechanical Excellence:
This is a car built to be driven. While many classics sit in a garage, this 944 Turbo has been diligently maintained to ensure its legendary performance is fully intact.
Engine is Strong and Healthy: The heart of this beast—the turbo-charged 2.5L four-cylinder—pulls hard and delivers that classic Porsche thrust.
Precision Handling: The transaxle design provides near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution, making this one of the best-handling sports cars of its era.
Driver's Condition Exterior:
We believe in full transparency. This 944 Turbo is a "driver's condition" car, which means it has honest character from its 37 years of life:
Paint Imperfections: The original paint shows its age with various minor chips, scratches, and blemishes consistent with regular driving. This is not a concourse car, but a thrilling classic you don't have to worry about driving.
Very Clean Example: Despite the paint flaws, the body is straight, and the interior is exceptionally well-kept for its age, a testament to its careful ownership. Pop-up headlights function perfectly!
Why Buy This 944 Turbo?
Affordable Entry to Porsche Turbo Ownership: Get the performance and pedigree without the price tag of a pristine show car.
Bulletproof Performance: These cars are famously robust and an absolute blast on canyon roads or track days.
A Solid Foundation: Invest your time/money into a respray down the line, knowing that all the critical mechanical work is sorted.
Don't miss the chance to own a true 80s icon!
Maintenance History
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Disclaimers
Vehicle Sale Disclaimer:
This vehicle is sold “as-is” with no warranty, written or implied. In some cases, the vehicle does have the remaining factory warranty still in place and will be described above if that is the case. All taxes and fees are the responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the listed price. The vehicle listed is described to the best of our ability. The information is based on our own research and statements made to us by the previous owner(s) and/or any work we had completed. To the best of our knowledge, the above information is accurate. We are not responsible for errors in our description of options or any other details. The above-mentioned vehicle is used and can be expected to show some wear and tear. It is not a brand-new vehicle. We do welcome all local pre-purchase inspections on vehicles to verify their condition. For payment, we accept bank transfers, cashier’s checks, or cash. Checks take up to 10 business days to clear. The vehicle and title will be held until all funds are cleared and verified. Bank transfers usually only take 24 hours.
**RISO Motorworks is in progress of obtaining our dealership license. Until then, all sales are by owner and As-Is.
VIN Disclaimer:
**Note: VIN and other numbers withheld to protect against fraud. All numbers including VIN, Engine, and color will be provided to serious buyers.
Out-of-State Buyer Disclaimer:
**Note: For out-of-state buyers, each State typically has a grace period to allow buyers to drive their new out-of-state acquisition to their local DMV for registration. Please check your State’s DMV website for more details. Texas requires us to surrender standard plates less than 30 years old back to the state and will not be delivered with the vehicle. Personalized plates stay with the seller.
