1980 Porsche 928s

This project began when the owner—longtime admirer of the Porsche 928—finally acquired one and struggled to find a shop willing to take it on. We were excited to accept the challenge, collaborating closely with Nordkuste Performance. The car arrived with many aluminum panels, meaning there was little to no rust, but it had suffered some accident damage. We sent it to Concord Collision for frame straightening, as the car was new enough for their equipment and techniques. Once the frame was corrected, we completed the disassembly, removing the glass, trim, and all exterior components. Working with a 928 presents unique challenges—parts availability is extremely limited. Every original piece had to be carefully preserved, cataloged, and reused when possible, especially trim and mechanical linkages. Sourcing or repairing what was missing took considerable time and effort. After correcting panel alignment and ensuring the headlights functioned properly (a complex task on this model), we handed the car off to Mike Pottle at Nordkuste Performance for drivetrain restoration—an undertaking made more difficult by the scarcity of components. Classic 9 Leather Shop handled the seat restoration. Even the interior was demanding; the 928’s seats are heavily pleated and uniquely cushioned. Restoring them to original spec took incredible attention to detail. Final reassembly brought the car back to life. The finished car was painted in a rare Porsche color—an exclusive gold shade used only on ultra-limited or “Special Wishes” models. While the exact name escapes us, it's similar to the deep gold seen on one-off or heritage-inspired Turbo builds. Despite the hurdles, the finished product was a beautifully restored, deeply personal 928—delivered back to its owner exactly as envisioned.