New to 924'S - Mk1/Mk2 Turbo Mashup, guidance needed

[JuliusF]

Hi all,

Been a member of PCGB a while, normally lurking around the 996 forum.

In my determined quest to own all the least popular cars (allegedly!) in the Porsche range, I am currently on the cusp of 924 turbo ownership - in this case, in kit form, ie engine and body to be mated...

Now I know the engine is from a Mk1 for sure, but the body, although in reasonable shape could well be a MK 2 - date of first registration Jan 1981, and this tends to be borne to my mind out as it appears to be fully galvanized.

Could anybody confirm the last Dates of manufacture of the Mk1 cars please? Is there a chance it could still be a MK1

If it is a Mk2 body, accepting the numbers won't match, can anybody advise how this is likely to affect the value? To be honest, this isn't all about the money, its a long time ambition to do something like this, but I'm more looking to gauge sensibly what I should spend over the term of ownership so as not to leave too big a hole in my pocket if the two mated together are likely to be considered too much of a b*****d in the eyes of potential future buyers.

Any guidance appreciated.

Thanks.

J

 

[scm924s]

The S2 was introduced August 1980 for the 81 model year, so the body is likely to be the later version, instruments changed from green numerals to white, from the point of view of the engine, the S1 is probably not a bad bet as it doesn't have the NLA crank position sensors. It won't be as valuable from the point of view of originality, but Turbo values tend to rely on being being a well founded car that is up together with lots of history of engine work.

 

[JuliusF]

Thanks for that, that's put me more at ease. I understand there are pros and cons between the series 1 and the 2 engines compared, and that turbos from the series 1 need a careful eye on overheating - that said I'm already planning a turbo rebuild as part of the package - a good bit more as well!

Very much appreciated first advice for a 924 newbie.

J

 

[scm924s]

Check the VIn 93AO--- for 1980, ZZZ93ZBN--- for 1981.

 

[russmw]

Welcome - be good to see photos as you progress with the work []

 

[JuliusF]

Thanks for this guidance - the die is amost cast, just a few logistics to work out - will keep you posted of developments, probably a longish process but looking forward to it- thanks for the interest.??