First drive 1979 Porsche 928

[@ferdman5150]

The reason for the dogleg 1st gear shift pattern, I believe, was the racing shift pattern for the time. 1st gear was primarily to get you off the line and the vast majority of the gear changing, 2nd through 5th, was inside the H pattern. You forgot to mention how the whole instrument cluster moves up and down with the steering wheel when adjusting the steering wheel height so the gauges won't be obscured by the steering wheel. That was one of the coolest features of the driver ergonomics.

[@caroliner6234]

Back in the 80's I was out in Texas on I-10 late one night and running wide open in a 1985 Mustang GT and one of those blew by me and disappeared, I was impressed.

[@CaseyPutsch]

Such a great car to drive and I'm kinda sad it's going to a new home. How did you like riding along?

[@ToomasTelling]

Awsome ride along 🙂

[@aserta]

Thank you, for putting that interior back in. I remember seeing these as a kid on the streets, and the interior was, by far, the coolest thing about them for kid me. :) Boarding the nostalgia train.

[@JCHMedia.]

I dig the car a lot. I just recently picked up a 1988 944 and i’ve been loving every second of it. Just spent 35+ hours paint correcting ever inch of the car now onto the interior.

[@brianspenst1374]

I love the fact that you replaced the fabric with the same period look. I have also seen Porsches from this period with wild tartan fabrics as well. It sure beats the all charcoal interior of my Maxda CX5.

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

Very cool! Thank you for the opportunity to ride with you!

[@bicyclist2]

I love the 928 more than any other car. To me it is the most beautiful car in the world. Some day I hope to own one. Too many get ruined with the wrong wheels and aftermarket steering wheels. It's good to see this is original with a manual transmission. Thanks.

[@bobbean4702]

Agree. I love my phone dials but wish PO hadn't put in a short shifter.

[@ScottOmatic]

50/50 weight distribution with the rear transaxle offsetting the big V8 upfront, something much overlooked by your typical American pony car buyer. Weissach axle keeping the semi-trailing arms from toeing out and oversteering under braking (which could be looked at as a downside for those who like it wild!).. There are so many neat things about the 928.

[@itstheweather5859]

Your white color-blocked jacket compliments the Pasha print!

[@adamculp7846]

I've had a couple 928s a 1979 and a 1981 s model that was my daily. Absolutely loved those cars.

[@thedrivebygg]

Yeah still love the look of them now, and how cool is that interior

[@vasantos-re4hb]

Jeremy Clarkson used one to speed home before his dad died. If he says "so in my book, it's alright" - that's probably the highest form of praise from an auto critic.

[@supersevenn]

he also used one to almost start a war

[@ii7317]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpqvlGp9q9KGlaM There it is. And coming from Jezza, who totally doesn't like Porsche, it is a VERY big praise.

[@bobbean4702]

Casey, you rant exactly the way I do. Glad I'm not really insane. I love my old 79 Petrol Blue stick shift. Only drive it a few times a year but when I get in and turn the key it explodes to life like the Batmobile. PO took good care of it and I'm a retired mechanic so the old girl will remain ageless. As you say, it's rock solid and a pleasure to drive.

[@JP_Stone]

Casey says he is not a Porsche snobb but I don't know...... I bet he moonlights at Country Clubs and Wine tasting events. ;)

[@dreyn7780]

I've seen him drunk on the show! Notice how the toolboxes are never opened. They're fakery just like the gas giant Jupiter. It's supposed to be really big but nobody's seen it.

[@willharris9139]

ive only test driven a 86 928S it got from 0-100 pretty dam quick, if i ever find one where i live for $10k or less i will buy it

[@Nintendo8bit]

Your 928 videos convinced me that I wanted a 928. So now I'm waiting for my 1980 928S with an gearbox from a 1985 and 930 brakes. No Porsche snobs wants to touch that FrankenPorsche because it's not 100% original :-D but I don't care because I just want's to drive it and have fun.

[@DavidJonSpem]

Wooow! Seats with no Counter Strike Source!

[@doogetube6017]

Pink and black checkered fabric and an error model shift knob would be really cool

[@DavidJonSpem]

@@doogetube6017 It would be.

[@m-yday]

I'm unsure what you mean; is there something usually that happens to those seats?

[@DavidJonSpem]

@@m-yday ever played Gmod?

[@m-yday]

DavidJonSpem have not, but I’ve seen quite a lot of gameplay of it - is the reference that the seats look like the pink/black checkerboard pattern?

[@choppermuklukjr]

interior is hella rad, kinda reminds me of the bonus levels in sonic 2 for the genesis

[@TechViewOpinions]

It was my dream car back in college

[@jasonbeaver1061]

Totally bought the car to sell it. Talked it up to bring up the value. I'm seeing a lot of people do this for the 928. And it works, it's bringing the value up and junk 928s are being sold for $ thousands more. "Porsche snobs", haha ... now I get it. They got it.

[@rickc2102]

You've got a lucky friend! Love this 928, love your comments on it and driving in general!

[@sharkfin9517]

I owned an 81 928 manual with all the S extras in a option called Competition Group. That was my daily driver for @4yrs. I agree it was an excellent GT and could carve up an autocross very well with all those S enhancements.

[@nicktucker4916]

I have owned (or it owns me??) an 1988 S4 5spd since 1997. One of the best cars I have every owned. Still turns heads to this day. The idea of the dog leg is to put 2nd and 3rd and 4th and 5th in line with each other. Very little time is spent in 1st or reverse, so this puts 2,3,4,5 in a nice "H" pattern. Otherwise down shifting means you spend more time moving the stick side to side. Makes a lot of sense if you think about it. There was a lot of cool engineering in the car.. amazing job for the day. Funny to see cars of today copying a lot of what it did decades ago.

[@vidiot9000]

So glad I found you on KZbin, you are simply amazing! Thanks so much for doing these videos.

[@CaseyPutsch]

For sure!

[@geoffclarke8934]

I love 911's having owned 3 different variants but I think the 928 is pretty cool and has aged well. Nice to see one with a manual gearbox too as auto boxes from 40 years ago weren't that good.

[@wolframgeuting562]

Very cool car ! Pascha Rocks . 928 is the best . Greetings from Porsche Germany

[@marks8068]

I love both 911 and 928 for what they are, have been messing with at least a handfull nice examples of both. The interior fabric colors were great in the 80s cars

[@jimmccomb6849]

Great video Casey, i also have a 79 928 5speed, motor is coming out over winter for new seals and going over, you just reminded me why i made my decision to make her right

[@opieg7333]

The seats are lovely... I am definitely gonna steal the idea for a future project. And 928's are interesting cars, I know a few guys that swear by them just like you. I will say, having helped a few of those guys work on the things, they are pretty well put together and easy to work on. Certainly in the 80's they were really a good bang for the buck along with a few JDM cars. (But the real action was in old modified V8's back in those days.....)

[@paulking54]

Surprised you sold that beauty casey you made it lush , what a car especially with the condition and fact its a manual. If i could afford a Porshe i'd have a 928 over most others. Great content, oftern a giggle.

[@chrishulings8064]

Since many are crying out for the 944 to keep it's Porsche print fabric, what do you think about using your leftover pasha material in the King Zero? A crazy car deserves a crazy interior, after all...

[@CaseyPutsch]

Well dayum.... That's a good idea!

[@westleyhurtgen4275]

Usually I'd think that interior pattern would look bad, but it looks awesome

[@eclipsy3258]

So far (9:04 in the video) I love the interior it gives a nice nostalgia hit. (Not high, couple of drinks this evening) and I enjoy this camera. No juggling no info using no issues. Good choice!

[@dylanhale7300]

So I had a babysitter when I was younger that had one of these, and my God it was fast! She was a decent driver too, definitely knew how to scare a kid! Lol

[@mikedrop4421]

Until parents everywhere were all concerned as to why their little boys were so fond of her. Lol

[@MrAcat1988]

Stoned after work in apartment. I forgot i was watching a video. Amazing content thank you sir

[@hertzair1186]

The 928 was a generation ahead of its time...always wondered why Porsche never turbo’d or twin-turbo’d the engine to offer a version of the 928 as a true performance super-car....

[@erikc.1087]

Really great vid and commentary. I have an 83 with a straight body and an 82 with a great powertrain,both complete, both 5spd like this, and I just cant wait to fuse them together! Its gonna be a big task, but I look forward to having a 928 in my early twenties... Talk about an odd choice!

[@cjshirk2]

Great series! I’m currently Porscheless since selling my 924 turbo I used for DE/autox. A 928 would be a great next one. I too have a GoPro and was frustrated with the mic. Bought an aluminum frame on AMZN and adapter to have a decent mic. Might be helpful for you too!

[@johnavoloch9055]

I had an '88 S4. More power. Wider rear rims. Loved the hell out of it.

[@thelonelyvoyeur5563]

the seat fabric reminds me of the test pattern on an old Black & White TV...

[@claygraner4450]

Love the Black/White Pasha interior. Did you use leather on the bolsters? Who did your upholstery work?

[@KitamiK11]

that interior is fucking mad on shrooms casey, love it

[@johnmoser2689]

Old German cars are wicked cool It's amazing how many unique innovations they had as standard..... even if they didn't like cupholders lol

[@seansalem1956]

I am sad that you are going to let it go, wish you made more videos with it, and gave us the chance to make an offer, the seats look great, thanks for sharing and everything you do

[@avanishpatel3076]

Dude I live in a legal state and have had a few rips. That interior is the best thing ever right now

[@modspell]

PASHA is half the reason to buy a 928. If you're a geometric modernist fan like myself you'll find this pattern incredible. The first 928 I drove in 1979 was so equipped and I was smitten! I'd give my right -- for one now.

[@bennetcrews5413]

Casey that fabric is sick can confirm

[@cafn8ed74]

Cool, sorry to see it go. Make sure your friend has the appropriate Members Only jacket.

[@endall39]

I can't believe you sold that car! That's the one I would have kept as a daily. But, I get it, it's the journey for you. I'm the same way about things I build. You have to let some go to make room for more projects.

[@chrishulings8064]

Also, thanks for the insight on the 928, it is much appreciated. I basically have my choices for my next car (first sports car!) narrowed down to a 928 or LT1 powered C4 Corvette. The Porsche sounds like a LOT more car for the money if one studies up on how to properly maintain it.

[@Luke-lw9dg]

C4 corvette is definitely the most car for the money you can get, period. 928 you’re paying a HUGE premium for the badge, and infinitely more on maintenance. Source: I have a 944 and my brother has a C4. Even the L98 C4 picked up for 5 grand will go 140 on a road with a 50 mph limit and some 35 mph cautions.

[@chrishulings8064]

Maintenance and parts cost on the 928 are the two areas where I'm apprehensive. I've test driven '86 and a '94 C4s...I love the early car's looks inside and out but the build quality of the later car is much improved. A big, brash American needs a big, brash American sports car I suppose!

[@horizoninabucket]

Datsun 610 SSS had a dogleg 5 speed too. I used one in a 510 for a while. Had a beautiful tight pattern. Loved it once I got used to it. A real learning curve to not do stupid things like take off in reverse by accident.

[@cobras034]

About damn time you took the shark out on a drive Casey...

[@NegativeSpacesPositiveEntropy]

Think I just saw this car for sale on EBay. I mean how many B&W blue coloured 1979’s can there be for sale.

[@LanceZ]

I still blame you that I bought a Porsche 928.. and I'm ok with this. It is a sweet driving experience.

[@kmueller44]

I was just watching the video of the seat installation after the pasha upholstery work was completed. Great to see another 928 video, sad that it's moving on but hoping for some more 944 content. Speaking of 944, a 1984 just popped up locally and looks amazing and well kept, I may have to check it out!

[@hilanddoug]

I am proud to say I absolutely love those '79 style seats. I'd be bummed if I couldn't keep it, too. Edited to add- the camera angle was no problem and there was no shake, so maybe use that one instead of the gopro for ride alongs? I always wanted a 928 and maybe one day I'll get one, but I'd rather have my white with maroon interior '86 951 (that's porshuh snob for 944 turbo) back.

[@ChrisKing-dt7bl]

8:20 "you'll probably be surprised in a negative way." Lmao! Hahaha

[@klharper888]

I am not a big Porsche fan, but a very good video. Keep them up.

[@scanspeak00]

That interior trim looks spectacular!!

[@tempest411]

I always like these cars, but if some of the parts on a 944 are expensive, then the parts for a 928 can be nothing short of eye watering. I think this car is still in the Guinness book of world records as having the longest timing belt of any car made.

[@johnavoloch9055]

Yeah.....when black ice put mine hard into the shoulder of gravel, rock and high banked dirt embankment....i was informed by the body shop that just about every piece, from bumper cover, to fenders or hoods are all about $2000 each. And one rim was $1600!!! Insurance company ended up totaling it even though I begged them not to. I waited more than 20 yrs to get my 88 928S4...broke my heart.😥

[@illogicalgarage8641]

So casey congrats on 100k but when is the face reveal

[@mrorganic9828]

lmao

[@CaseyPutsch]

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[@illogicalgarage8641]

@@CaseyPutsch oh no I accidentally wooooshed Casey Putsch

[@aserta]

@@illogicalgarage8641 Oh noooo. You confused Casey. :))

[@illogicalgarage8641]

@@aserta I'm just trying to make a joke 😭

[@diggingattycho7908]

I always liked the 928's , we used to refer to them as eggs. Because they did look a little like an egg. I understand Porsche wanting to move on. But I'm glad they didn't, I think if the 911 was discontinued. Then brought back it would have gone the way of the new Beetle. One thing for the 911 it is just as iconic as the original Beetle. Someone at Porsche had the foresight to keep this car going. When you look at a 911, most people say Porsche. Porsche can make whatever car they want. They can never get away from the 911 it is forever the flagship of Porsche. Why not, they are fun cars. But that doesn't mean other cars can't be fun too. Except SUV's, they suck. Especially for a guy driving a 911.

[@aaryeshg.6526]

Can't deny how Porsche made an SUV that is able to handle and go like a car (955 Turbo Ss can hit 170 mph, an SUV from early 2000s that can reach such speeds lmao). Porsche started this Super-SUV trend that we have now with the Bentley Bentayga, Lambo Urus, Aston DBX..... Sometimes the manufacturers we love also do some weird things that are just hateful, even if it sells well. 😂

[@diggingattycho7908]

@@aaryeshg.6526 You didn't get the joke. From the point of view of a 911 driver(or any sports car driver), they really suck, especially at night.

[@aaryeshg.6526]

@@diggingattycho7908 Oh I see. So that's what you meant. Oofie

[@SolarCrownDrifter]

Hey Casey Great Video like always and thanks for your Manual Driving Videos they helped tremendously

[@chrissansone3012]

It definitely looks trippy!

[@BMan100]

BEEN WAITING FOR THIS MOMENT!...........i'd take a 928 (if I could find a manual one that wasn't WAY Over priced) in a heart beat........you.... Are getting another one right?.... right?? RIGHT?!?!?!?

[@Trackertreat]

Interior layout and controls are great, except for the window buttons! They never got a mention in an otherwise very good video.

[@928pcar]

What’s wrong with the switches?

[@Trackertreat]

@@928pcar Elbow your passenger every time you adjust the windows. If both people use the buttons at the same time there is chaos!

[@stephen3164]

I thought you sold this? This video just reminded me I’ll never be able to find one. Price here in CA are through the roof.

[@petermetal2846]

Look up in my neck of the woods in Canada, bought my for $5,500CAD. I’ve seen loads of early 5-speed cars running around for 10-15k CAD. S4’s with the auto are around 10-15k as well.

[@jaxsonking26]

Love the vids Casey!! Missin the mr2 project!

[@vladpiranha]

I'll let you in on a little known secret, Casey. The Nikon D3300 DSLR camera is the last model of that line of cameras to feature an audio input jack, yet the camera still takes 24MP stills and records in high definition. You can find a used one for less than the price of a flagship model of GoPro. I'm sure you could find a lens that would suit the tight quarters of a car interior.

[@toothferrin]

A video about 80s bosch jetronic sounds great!

[@fredbobberts5753]

Am actually debating a Pascha interior for my Nautical Blue 944S. I’m on the fence because while I know it would just set that car off, but it’s the door cards, the rear seat and the fronts and that’s going to be big bucks. If I go 11/10s on something like that I’d better want to sleep in there every night. Just rescripting my fronts is cheaper but I’m ambivalent on that option too.

[@hamm928]

928s are cool.

[@paddlestandingup]

Hey, I was the 928th like just by accident! Sweet.

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

While I can't enjoy certain things (due to work), I can imagine that fabric would be relatively enjoyable if somewhat inebriated...😉😏 EDIT: Getting in to good handling cars, my 89 Accord (rip) and my 91 Civic handled amazing! Double wishbone front, single wishbone/trailing arm rear... they both handled like a go-kart

[@richardserrano9531]

Just curious is the steering wheel warped? From that angle it appears it is unless they are built that way.

[@stevenplaskett7728]

have you even driven a fiero bro

[@noideaauto]

I’m sad you sold this. Haha I love this car.

[@dB_944]

Orange needles are the best!!! VDO baby!!!!

[@kurtstephan7039]

My late father was a Porsche guy in the '60s/'70s--he had several 911s and a 914-6 at various times. He had a 928 on order before they were released in the U.S., but when the dealership got one in and brought him in for a test drive, he didn't like it and canceled the order. But he bought two 944s later--an '84 and an '86 Turbo. Wonder why he found the 928 such a turnoff?

[@chesswizard31]

The US cars were extremely underpowered. I would never consider one (no disrespect to owners). You want a Euro version. It could be your father was sorely disappointed by the performance, was not a fan of GTs or the awful 5-spd gearbox (sorry), or expected something different from Porsche. Remember, the 928 was a drastic change in direction for Porsche who unlike Ferrari or Lamborghini had never made a GT prior.

[@benhogervorst]

I spent the first half of the video trying to figure out what kind of weird pattern the gears were in. Guess it's a bit different than a normal 5-speed.

[@gordonno11]

Who did the seats?....I have a 78 with pasha seats also , and want to get them redone.

[@Truelycustom]

As a man of the clouds, it kinda looks like a weird version of the windows 3D pipe line thing from the old school desk tops

[@kerrylemieux8471]

Why sell it? It's so nice!

[@septermagnum4972]

I get history on cars that I didn't know and great content 🤔 it's a steal 🤯🤓😎

[@Enzo-ny6wn]

I can confirm the seats look amazing high lol

[@irdmoose]

Porsche Snobs be like: ZOMG CASEY HOW DARE YOU?!?!?!? Casey be like: Watch me! YEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSS!

[@invujerry]

That interior makes me want to listen to ska music so bad.

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

No. Oh no. Please no.

[@invujerry]

James Haulenbeek yes I want this Less than Jake tattoo, it’s not a phase mom!

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

@@invujerry 😂🤣

[@mikedrop4421]

Sorry I didn't hear that over the high bpm drums and trumpets.

[@vicentemartinez1750]

Your seats are cool. I'm high on a Tuesday watching. N they look like they pull you back. I'm going to be that in mine ,that's dope.

[@here0lamoe625]

U should show the exterior before the drive :3

[@upssidep9283]

1st gear is not needed on the 928, only used when cold. It’s got a fat power band

[@928pcar]

Wow. Wrong

[@ZDuf1]

Seats are lit... LIT!!!!!

[@weaponlover32]

I love that fabric so much

[@donperisho2184]

About twenty years ago or so i traded my 1990 Mazda RX-7 turbo to a friend for his 928 to drive for a week. The 928 was a manual car and my Mazda had a racing beat exhaust so it sounded wonderful and had more power (3" downpipe, +64hp, no cat or airpump) than the stock car so the cars were close to equals, the Mazda was faster. I also had recently beaten both a corvette and a 928 in an autocross event so the Mazda being lighter than both also handled better. The weird dog leg shift pattern of the 928 was a bit odd but the most annoying aspect of the car was how loud the engine was in the 928 with a fair amount of old hot rod feel that the car had. My friend and i both liked the Mazda better, it was a more refined car and the quiet and smooth rotary was more enjoyable to listen too although the torque of the 928 motor made it feel faster. Today i now own an '83 944 and an '88 RX-7 convertible. The RX-7 is so nice to listen to with the racing beat exhaust i put on it but kinda loud on a convertible, the 944 feels fast with its generous torque but the Mazda is so much faster at higher speeds. (both non turbos) The 944 is the better handler and would be a better car on the track, especially short twisty tracks like Black Hawk farms, the mazda's need more room to get up to their superior speed, a track like Road America is better for a mazda. I have raced both tracks in SCCA road racing events. I love both cars and the superior quality of the body stiffness on the 944 is impressive but overall the rotary wins me over. The best part is driving these cars on the streets today, the envious looks you get from the people driving SUV's are priceless.

[@928pcar]

Mazda more refined 😂 I needed a good laugh. The 928 was hand built. Try again

[@johnmoser2689]

Btw the shop looks better with the new paint job I thought you might do something wild but you stayed stealth instead.... interesting choice

[@Ermy1996]

My only complaint about my 924 is i wanted one whit THAT interior. Is an 84 and also has the K-Jetronic system

[@henryatkinson1479]

Sad to see this thing go... However the second I heard 956/962 replica I forgot what sadness means.

[@aserta]

Great car, great interior. There used to be a time when cars were cars, not InstaGram backgrounds, and by golly were they cool back then. The one sad thing about the Porsche brand for us, is the fact that from the poor man's Ferrari brand, they turned into the next Ferrari snober's group. I swear, at least here in Europe every 4th owner of a Porsche you meet, is one you want to punch. And i know everyone and their mother loves the BMW brand new indicator joke, but in my experience, whenever i commute by bike, it's almost always Porsche (modern car) owners that i nearly back end because they change lane without so much a spit. That and Prius owners, which i swear on my life, it's like they fear the indicators or something, like it would drain their battery in a flash. Anyways, great to see this project completed, it's a nostalgia train of old good days, when things were simpler, before the internet was established and i could hitch a ride with my brother and eyeball the next car we could buy for a cheap fix for a summer and ride to the new owner.

[@menukaariyadasa5863]

Great car, and great video

[@GAMarine137]

I want one and have a Risky Business license plate !

[@terrylessmann2274]

928s are sneaky fast. The top speed on my 1987 S4 is 171, which was as fast as the 911 Turbo. In today's context, we don't think 171 is that impressive. But think back to the 80s when Camaros & Mustangs had 220-250 hp and couldn't go 130mph. Then it looks impressive.

[@928pcar]

Your S4 actually goes 180mph 😉 they reached 171 on the salt flats

[@ToomasTelling]

first one here :) to see what Casey is up to :) and to see the awsome 928 snob free editon :)

[@parker469a]

Yeah, but can it hit 88mph in the parking lot of mall before hitting Doc and Marty?

[@928pcar]

88 mph in second gear 😉

[@jeffreyoldham55]

I seriously considered buying a 928 GTS because I've always loved the design, that big, 8 cylinder motor, and wanted to be a U-Boat commander, just like Tom Cruise! But I just couldn't wrap my head around that dog leg gearbox. Couldn't do it. 😕

[@lolabird7360]

OK my brother was making me watch this video. we’re Trippin balls now. The answer to your question is too complicated for my mind to comprehend.