First Wash in 15 Years: ABANDONED Barn Find Porsche | Car Detailing Restoration

[@WDDetailing]

Do you think this Porsche should be salvaged? & what is your favorite color of car? Dont forget to like & subscribe if you enjoy the video!

[@GlitchTTG]

It should be salvaged there are only very little of these still existent nowadays

[@Jennifer-yy2ri]

I think all cars must be salvaged...!! Yep this car too ..absolutely!!

[@tmajcan94]

Blue is my favorite color for cars. I'd love to see this car be salvaged.

[@crystalwater12]

save it! Old cars are better than new ones!

[@Gordo101978]

That 944 I'd paint it red or blue

[@apollosmoon8658]

This car is far too good to part out. It deserves another chance at life on the road.

[@IDv8I]

Restore this one! It's very nice and if the numbers match it's a better investment.

[@Rob_Dekker]

I agree! I'm halfway into the video and that was my first guess also.

[@brianjohnson6114]

It is an automatic. Unless you do a swap - it's a parts car.

[@hippydippy]

@@brianjohnson6114 Oh Please!

[@razvi01]

I agree but maybe it doesn't have a title.

[@TheSecondKidNamedFinger]

This car has been somebodys dream car but was left abandoned. It deserves another chance on the roads

[@Toyota--Camry]

That 944 is worthy of more than just being a parts car imo. Also, I absolutely adore the gold here!

[@stevegrizfan692]

I am a big fan of that color. ❤

[@noahvermeire520]

You're absolutly right. Parts are easy to find for these cars and it is in great shape so it's worth restauration.

[@scarlodonnell3631]

@MikeYork-bn1mt Trumps gonna need your power equipment to clean the crud outta the alphabets in a year…looking forward….

[@kimthide]

@@stevegrizfan692 Greenland is still not for sale

[@IDv8I]

Restore this one! It's very nice and if the numbers match it's a better investment.

[@notyourturkey]

Ahhh, the resilience of Porsche. Every detail, still almost flawless. I don't care what color it is, the details were not sacrificed and that's where the beauty lies. 😅

[@Chunky246]

Just needs a bit of restoring, don't rip the engine out. Keep the engine number and chassis the same. I hate it when cars are rescued.... then ripped apart. It's not a brown interior... its chocolate :)

[@harmony4854]

What colour is chocolate ?🤔

[@Chunky246]

@@harmony4854 It's just a joke, chill

[@TNitroH]

Numbers matching is everything!

[@johnnix862]

There's nothing wrong with it! Do not,..tear this car, apart! His, is an 83. This one is an 84. What he should do, is rebuild the motor, in the 83. And leave the 84 complete.

[@nathandodge6555]

I agree with the top comment, keep it original

[@kissmisskittie]

Definitely, restore it! The Porsche in gold color is so nice, and the interior is just really cool. Bring it back to life. It’s like seeing a classic we don’t get to see anymore. Just like it, a travel back in time. Also, the gold color in my opinion matches the overall Porsche color wheel. 😌 love it!

[@alancamilleri]

That 944 seems all original so if that’s the case please don’t ruin it by removing parts off of it. That’s a piece of history so appreciate it ❤❤❤

[@Christoph-sd3zi]

Jake from "Sixteen Candles" would agree with this comment.

[@greenhouse3505]

@@Christoph-sd3zi My name must be Jake because I'm leaning that way also. ;-)

[@NickGreyden]

Well the paint would have to go. Got some serious cancer in the back quarters which is common. Gotta figure out how to unstick the brakes and would probably require either a rebuild or new calibers at the least and might as well get new rotors (does the 944 have drums?). Cheapest solution for the ignition would be a replacement as well as door locks and hatch. Center console is shot and would have to be replaced. Wheels will need a recoat at best. The back bumper is damaged and will have to be fixed. After that, you would be best to replace everything made of rubber under the hood and chassis. At that point, you could start to address mechanical issues that are no doubt to be found. Then, you'd have to ask yourself, is it really "original"? I mean, if you are a "matching numbers" person, more power to ya. Just the term "all original" doesn't hold value to a lot of people as, over time, and especially with a restoration, it is damn near impossible to have an "original" car without stretching the word unto lost meaning. Again, if it is your bag to love on some vehicles that are as close to showroom floor new as you can get them, that's great. You do you. Different strokes and all that. But between time, money, safety, and just sheer convenience of the job and the finished product let alone future maintenance it is rarely if ever worth it in my book to strive for a purest version of originality either by the end result or by the price tag afterward. This also isn't to say it wouldn't be a crime to mod the hell out of a car like this that is seemingly restorable shape... just that striving for purity often has several levels at best and has never been my thing.

[@Quantum-Omega]

That's a classic car, don't swap or change any parts , it's worth more in original condition, definitely worth restoring.

[@swdspd]

Great vid, that 944 is worth saving for the right person. Honestly, use some very strong penetrating oil on the seat rails, soak, and wait. It will eventually break up the rust and move freely. Keep up the great work guys!

[@tammydrummond6488]

I use Kril Oil for bolts that are stuck. I just put some on my 84 CJ7 seat rails that had spray in bed liner. Took some work but they came loose.

[@willburr5929]

My Volvo wagon would outrun that. 😂

[@MrDarkknight2011]

This is actually a rare Porsche that you don't see anymore on the road, unless it's owned by a car fanatic or sitting in a car museum on display or in a collector's garage. But aside from the rarity of the car itself the gold does look pretty decent for it. The most overused colours though are Blue, Red, Black, White and Grey. I personally like when cars have unique colours, like Yellow, Green, Purple, Cyan or Midnight Blue.

[@markirizarry4851]

That Gold looks so awesome on that car! Please leave the 944 intact. I would love to see that on the road!

[@harshhedau7353]

Why is it so satisfying to watch a car get washed

[@henryharold5272]

This appears to be a rare factory delivered car in excellent condition and worth keeping together and restoring. Notice it has power steering which is extremely rare on an 1983 944. The engine is a 2.5 liter 4 cylinder making approximately 150hp.

[@artmchugh5644]

The 83 didn't have power steering, 😊😊😊😊😊

[@Porschee944]

Correct,FL had after 1985.5 😊

[@artmchugh5644]

@@Porschee944 I have a 83 and had a 86 turbo 😀😀😀😀🚘🚘🚘🚘🏁🍺🍺🍺

[@formula1fancolorado632]

50 hp less than our 2018 2.5 Camry and that's the "sports car"? Why bother.

[@artmchugh5644]

@@formula1fancolorado632 you are a sheep !!!! Buying the same shit that EVERYONE!!gets !!! Subaru and Kia 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮 I can say this because we have a Toyota Camry. AND !!!!! a 83 Porsche 944 and the Porsche is better looking, better constructed, and is 50 times better to drive than the Toybota!!!! 😀😀😀😀🚘🚘🚘🚘 oh , in the real world your 50 hp won't do shit against our unit !!!!

[@user-qg2pg5nq9b]

Don't like gold on cars, but she looks gorgeous in gold.

[@tmajcan94]

This is my favorite car from Porsche. The 911 is awesome but the 944's are my favorite. I really like the gold color here and the body is in really good condition. Great video and and awesome find! Fantastic job as always guys!

[@HawksenDoom-sn7wy]

1988 or 89 turbo S for me baby! White!

[@rightwinger1505]

Really like your videos. My favorite color for a vehicle is silver. Scratches are easy to conceal and doesn't look dirty even when it is. The car has potential. I think worth saving. If it spins, it'll run. The rust can be cut out and body work done.

[@michaelsteyn5325]

The gold is unique. Although I've not seen your 944, maybe it should be a donor for this one. This has so much potential and you guys did fantastic on the detail. She's mint after 15 years of neglect.

[@jasonrhodes9726]

It has no potential. These cars were only supposed to last 6 or 8 years. NO high end car company wants old entry level clunkers out on the road. It just makes the company look bad. You will have to search far and wide to find parts, dealers were encouraged by Porsche to throw away new old stock parts and no one is going to make replacements, Porsche would never allow it. The 924 was a rebodied VW Scirocco and there were any parts for them left. How do I know this? My nephew had a 924 and that is what several Porsche deals said. One parts guy my nephew's dad knew was cruelly honest. Also it had been sitting on dirt for decades, the underside should be totally roached.

[@steadybreeze1443]

It would be cool to collaborate with a mechanic / restoration channel that continues your work..and get it to work / paint shop etc/ interior shop

[@law_mcc]

Please don’t tear it apart! It’s too clean of a car especially after such a good detail

[@MetalTrabant]

Exactly my thoughts, although we haven't seen the underside of it, that can be nasty... and rusty as hell.

[@oliverjd26]

Gold is a good color. My first vehicle was a two tone Gold on cream color 1984 Chevrolet K20 diesel pickup truck. Side note. Please restore this car. It deserves to live again!!!❤

[@LoneStarGarage832]

You can check compression by connecting a battery and then jumping 12 volts to the starter solenoid. The starter will still turn the motor over, it just won’t start. Make sure you’re taking the compression readings with the throttle body fully open. Before cranking it with the starter, I’d pull all the spark plugs and put a capfull of oil in each cylinder and hand spin the motor a few times. That will help bring the rings around and make sure it’s not being cranked dry. Lastly you’re supposed to check compression hot. When you check it cold your numbers will all be a little low, but you’re mostly looking to see they’re all consistent… on a tired old motor that hasn’t ran in years I’d say within 20% of each other is fine. For a 944 I think you’ll want between 110-135 cold. Target would be 150 on a hot motor.

[@gregholley7579]

I suggest the same thing.

[@ArieVisker]

I wanted to write the same thing. And pull the DME relay of your 944. If the DME of this car is broken it wont start, you can use your DME.

[@tjvee2625]

An old, cold DRY engine - maybe more than a capful. Wet compression ?

[@Skudster13]

I am certainly not a fan of gold cars, but keeping original paint is usually a plus. I guess, like the lichen on the car, the appreciation for the gold color is growing on me.

[@mikehuffaker3593]

I like the gold on this car. To me it’s right. I’d restore this one, seems to be pretty solid. May be worth putting some used tires on it just to make it easier to move around.

[@larrycarter876]

Try an industrial strength nut and bolt spray on the seat rails

[@htahana3461]

This 944 deserves to be saved,the colour was very popular in the 80s porsche's.My old 928s was the same colour it was beautiful. Great video guys amazing to this car shine again.

[@Porschee944]

Kalahari beige?😊

[@daichicreatives]

Something about classic cars that's so elegant...

[@Ramsey_Pahl]

It’s honestly amazing that you guys are able to do this, and bring life to a once junker car.

[@WDDetailing]

Thank you! We love being able to do this

[@Epsilon786]

Les progrès de la médecine ! Ah ils sont forts ces américains....😂

[@igormac88]

Totally agree! Gold was the 80s color, and I guess it is well sought after, isn't it?

[@AndreiHarris-g8t]

It's so satisfying to watch. Amazing work!

[@FloridaClay]

Cleaned up much nicer than epected. Restoration candidate to me.

[@finster7582]

SHES A KEEPER ! I have an 84 in guards red ! they are worth 15k+ in good shape. 2.5 liter interference engine that is amazing when maintained 50/50 weight distribution and the factory paint is a single stage so u can compound n polish. any locksmith can make a key in 2 minutes for this car..KEEP N MAINTAIN THIS CAR OR SELL TO ME !!! ur other 944 w bad engine - LS SWAP ! - my 2cents..😃👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Musclecar1972]

Next time you might consider using soft straps in the holes on the wheels to pull it, instead of doing bumper damage as you did, two straps, hooked together center of the car to the winch hook, no damage. Harbor Freight has cheap ones, rated pretty high, and different lengths that would save you time effort, and damage.

[@robertzalnis3162]

exactly how I would do it

[@jasonc.776]

Agreed. The way they didn't even attempt to inflate the tires seemed really lazy

[@marksiegel374]

I like the gold,,my favorite color is Silver

[@jongib6096]

I’d buy this if it was for sale!! (Love these videos, you’re finding cooler & cooler cars!)

[@garygerbino3171]

Agree with other comments. Repair the rust spot and color correct the paint on hood fender tops.

[@Charles010]

These films are odly relaxing, watching years of dirt being professionally stripped away with appropriate chemicals and cleaners. I'd definitely keep the car intact and leave the engine alone. Sort the panel rust and lacquer, brakes, discs etc and get it back on the road. I remember these cars when new. Radically different to the iconic 911, but still great on the eye. Thanks for an interesting film.

[@Vultoor]

8:38 that zoom in 🙌🏼 good lord a real chefs kiss moment

[@Joe-wyo]

Love the gold on this car. To be honest, the 944 is by far my fav Porsche. But white and green look great on this body style as well.

[@benjaminv.3172]

I’ve owned 3 944’s and regretted selling every one. Truly fantastic, well-built cars with an incredibly balanced driving experience.

[@keshmahindersingh1852]

Omg…beautiful classic car. I don’t see rust or damage. Paint looks good & I think should restore back n get it running

[@ArturDaniloTeixeira]

A big lie that this car was there for 15 years, under trees and in tall grass. Tires without drying out, fabrics and seams intact even with the UV hitting them every day... Acrylics and other plastics are all intact and without drying out. This car was kept in a garage for many years, and after a year, at most two, abandoned in that vegetation, it remained as we saw.

[@daner8418]

Such a Nice car and colour! I actually love the colour both inside and outside! It should be saved. 😎👍🇩🇰

[@sharonguzman3070]

I'm not a fan of gold, but that car is Beautiful!!!

[@Brenden-zl5ds]

I love the gold it looks pretty cool and blue is my favorite color i been watching your KZbin channel for about 2 years i love how clean the cars look when you're done with them it's a lot of work and the Porsche your cleaning is pretty rare Worth some money

[@aaimginggraphics2411]

did it start???? woow what a find!

[@allentinnell4497]

You're crazy if you want to pull the motor out of this car it's too nice get the VIN number go to the dealership and get a new key keep looking for an engine for your other car then you will have two nice ones

[@rubenrodrigues3557]

Well done 👏 ✔️

[@valleyquail1790]

My son’s first car was a 1986 944, red. It sat in a front yard of an older woman, who was widowed. Her husband was in the middle of an engine swap when he passed away. Anyway, that car sat under a pine tree for a number of years before my son bought it from her… doing yard work, dump runs and other odds and ends for her. That red paint in that car came back to life and looked amazing with very little work, a good wash and some spray wax. He sold the car for the value of the fusch rims, and bought an f150.

[@jonathanlitz2018]

Watching WD detailing is awesome, i like to do car detailing interiors of cars such as mine and my family's vehicles for money on my off time from work. Car detailing amazes me for a new career opportunity

[@packrcch]

i knew that you were serious when I saw you pull back the gear shift lever and clean that area inside the track.

[@MPDano]

That 944 is definitely worthy of restoration. My 928 was a basket case before I did a semi resto on mine. I can't believe how nice the interior and seats are in that 944. I don't think I've ever seen such nice stock cloth seats in the 80s porsches. They are normally totally worn or tore up. That car spent a lot of time in a garage before being abandoned.

[@EllenTheArtist]

I had same thought. It really is in a good condition. Would be cool to see if someone started the engine, or even better, on the road again!

[@MPDano]

@@EllenTheArtist Theres a lot to do before starting an engine that sat as long as this one has. Will need to go thru the whole fuel system, number 1 is to drop the gas tank and clean it out and flush all lines. Didn't pay much attention on the fuel delivery is carb or injection. If CIS, it get's expensive real quick as you really need to R&R all of it. There is no such thing as a cheap Porsche, lol.

[@estherdlcrz]

The Porsche 944 has gained a dedicated following among car enthusiasts and collectors, and it is often considered a classic sports car from the 1980s. Its timeless design and driving experience continue to make it a sought-after model in the used car market. Nice to see that it was restored. 😍❤

[@robertiddon]

+1 for restore, love the gold, brown interior 😍 soak the seat rails in PlusGas and leave for a week, they should free up eventually 🤞

[@Adam2508_]

very satisfying keep up the good work! 👍👍😘😘🙌🙌🌹🌹

[@justdriveit7434]

How satisfying is to watch this dirt coming out…great work!

[@daniellawson9302]

WORD!

[@bos6782]

You guys are like magicians detailing these cars. They start out a piece of coal and you turn them into diamonds. So cool.

[@carllamaye890]

Why don’t you just get this one running instead of all the work swapping engines🤗🤗

[@bigsarge8795]

DO NOT SALVAGE THIS CAR !!!... this is an absolute gem. I wanted one so bad when I was a teenager

[@brucethompson7214]

I always loved the 944. IMO the only colour for a 944 is black. I've seen a few examples and they look spectacular. Great clean guys. I love every one you do.

[@YourWorstNightmareyk]

Great job

[@ronnietalarchyk-kh3pq]

Hi,Guys thanks for the Great content.I would keep this car as is.I would keep the gold color and engine too.Love these 944s.Happy Veterans Day and Thank You.Respect the Men and Women of the armed forces!

[@christophernye1970]

There is something immensely satisfying watching someone wash a car😂

[@1blindmarc]

There’s plenty of ways to try before you cut the seats out.and as far as the compression, get a button starter and go to auto-zone and borrow a compression gauge.

[@geo752]

The gold colour always looked flat on those cars Metallic gun metal grey looks a stunning colour

[@Jmuc27]

Do you guys have any videos on how you go about finding these abandoned cars? If not that would be some great info.

[@eliyaquarta8681]

They're not abandoned car. The car is too good to be thrown out. No fool would do that. Real abandoned car would not have complete part on it.

[@cseivard]

Just wondering, aren’t “Weissachs” sp? Porsches traditionally gold? Maybe do a martini wrap?

[@pablodelgado7919]

If it were up to me i would totally restore it to it's former glory. It's a really nice looking Porsche, plus the gold color is quite rare on these cars "at least i think" but looks great on it nonetheless

[@pattingtonmcb2589]

Personally I would keep it og Amazing job

[@ronvan1362]

Beautiful car. Great job of cleaning guys. Have an awesome day.

[@JamesPeppard-ti2ve]

That Porsche is cleaning up real nice ! If necessary, just throw another motor in it and you have a gem of a car ! Keep up the good work guys we’re watching ! ❤️☺️😘🥰😉

[@gwaynehiner]

From what you showed us, this car looks too good to be a donor. It will be interesting to see how this progresses. And I love gold cars, although my favorites are the brighter 1970s golds.

[@williamwurthmann1573]

THE WASHING PROCESS LOOKS SO SATISFYING...😌

[@MensGroomingAdvice]

I've owned 2 944s and loved them. I still think they look modern, although the insides are dated; one was white (boring) the other Guards Red that looked amazing once paint corrected with a ceramic on top. Because of the aluminum body rust isn't much of an issue and using mostly Audi/VW parts means that most spares are pretty cheap. I'd love to find one like this and spend time bringing it back to life.

[@pahtriac]

i think this one is for sale :P since your looking

[@virgilrytaar9083]

These aren't aluminium, they are galvanised steel and they are renowned for rust issues, especially in the sills

[@cornellmukes95]

Keep this car and drive it!

[@cliffordporter8875]

I think you should restore this one. It’s in really decent condition

[@Pc-zu3cr]

Any vehicle can look good in silver. My favorite

[@r.lehmann9345]

This one would be best for restoration (and maybe the other one with the seized motor used as the parts car, lol) the body looks salvageable and repairable. The gold color would have been a much rarer option and would make it worth much more, after restoration as an original 944 ...

[@DanielGarcia-q1r]

How satisfying is to watch this dirt coming out…great work!. How satisfying is to watch this dirt coming out…great work!.

[@tonycarrozza4873]

This car is beautiful! I'd use the one with the stuck motor as a parts car, or sell it and keep this one! Fix this one!! Keep it! Drive it! :)

[@samvigil9835]

I was blown away by how good that paint looked once the power washer came out! I really like those 944s, especially with the rotary dial wheels. And the gold doesn't look bad on all cars, it suits this one IMHO.

[@kevinrowley2579]

I still can't figure out why this car ended up in the salvage yard. It looks savable. Big question for me is if the automatic transmission has failed. That might have been the reason it was taken off the road. I like the gold; it's more unique than most of the 944s you see on the road today.

[@vitornunes8044]

5 cylinder 2.5l 185ps. Niiiice

[@allexandramariie]

do you ever plan of driving them

[@BIGLARZY]

That looks so satisfying washing that car 💯

[@davidbalderston2751]

I would have called a locksmith to make a new key.

[@jonmcclane7433]

Growing up in the 80’s I absolutely love the Porsche 944. They were all over the roads when I was a kid, and now you rarely see them.

[@MarkSmith-lf6sx]

That car has potential. If your mechanic is any good why not try to get that one running. Interior looked in decent shape.

[@jefflewis9395]

That gold is awesome!! Anything other than gray scale or fire engine red!

[@motscrap]

I don't see many of these on the road anymore, I think it should be salvaged! My favorite color of cars is silver. Great transformation after your awesome detail!!!

[@robdobson5056]

That was a transformation! Crazy.

[@PPGfreak62]

Would love to see what you eventually do with it. Will there be a part 2? If I could, I would salvage it. It actually looks great after the clean. I know we can't smell it and you'd need to strip it down to find out what else needs replacing but it appears to be complete. I would go for the salvage and staying with the gold.

[@Yella095]

I don’t know how I found this channel last night, but once I did, I couldn’t stop watching 😂 great videos

[@joannaball1037]

I am 14 but i know everybody like the gold look to it but i think it will look good in white my opinion doas not matter lol.

[@dwarren930]

The 1983 944 Porsche has a 2.5 liter in-line four cylinder.

[@user-Brian_Martin]

Every like this comment gets I’ll do nothing 🤓

[@edharley7254]

Jack A that parked in the elements need to have his a beat. Bravo! to the good diligent men who brought this gorgeous ride back to a good life.

[@iamgermane]

I don't see drains in their shop. Where is dirty water going? Why don't you do it outside?

[@villain5824]

Hes a smart man. If hes doing it inside he most likely has drains. If you look at the texture of floor the water seeps through the grooves and im sure im the drain is under there.

[@iamgermane]

Ya I asked that a year ago. WTF???

[@ElijahHernandez-w6g]

The tile pattern on the ground bud is

[@DonDivo1969]

Although that color came out actually nice I'd like to see her in a white gloss. W some spoilers

[@greenhouse3505]

I do not like gold or yellow on cars. Having said that, my car is gold. BUT it's a limited edition, only built & badged for 1 month. 62 were gold. Now, the only 2 cars I ever liked in gold or yellow were the 70's Corvettes & the 70's & 80's Porsches. I do not know why. But IMO, they just work. End of insignificant rant. lol

[@desertduck4177]

Pressure washing the hood had to be ssoooo rewarding. Love my ‘83-944, it’s champagne metallic. I say keep the gold!

[@1038zjsjekzxlsSsjssowjs]

I like it😊