Lot 286: 1984 Porsche 944 at the Mathewsons December 2026 auction

What to check on any Porsche 944

• The body is galvanised, which helps a great deal, but 944s still rust.
• Check the sills (they often rot from the inside out), the front and rear wheelarches, the wings, the front jacking points and the rear suspension and trailing arm mounts.
• Use a magnet or paint gauge on the lower front edge of the rear wings, where filler is common.
• Lift the boot carpet and check the right-hand rear wheelarch area: a perished drain hose from the fuel filler can let water collect there.
• Look for uneven shut lines and rippling in the boot floor, which indicate past accident damage.
• Guides also suggest checking the fuel tank on early cars.

Full Porsche 944 buyer's guide →

Checks for this car

• It will need full recommissioning after about 30 years.
• The cambelt and balance belts must be renewed before it is run.
• Check the tyres and brakes.