I Bought an Original Porsche Carrera GT at Auction | PART 1 | What lies ahead for this 924 Carrera?

Well, in a moment of impulsive madness I 'accidently' bought an old and well used Porsche 924 Carrera GT at auction. Here starts my Series journey from picking the car up, to getting all the work done on it, to finally driving it in anger!
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[@Abdulbakituysuz]

The mount falling off reminds me of that picture falling on your head that time. So funny. 👍😁

[@RevMonkey]

Ha, yeah, that was so funny. That I have these things on film is very lucky. Ade 🤣

[@marksmejkal4267]

Great car. Be good to see going well.

[@RevMonkey]

Yeah - ha. I hope so. Got the fist list from the garage and not too bad BUT that is just the static checkover. They have yet to tell me what the drive picked up. 🤨 This will be a long one.. Next video will go over all the issues and what will be done. Ade

[@caglaryavas3959]

Got me interested. I loved these 80s cars with big wings; E36 M3, Quattro, early integrales, golf Rallye, Renault Turbo 1. Epic era.

[@RevMonkey]

Aye. That is my era really. I was a lover of the Group B hooligans. I did have an integrale and LOVED it. Ade

[@Esrasen5656]

Made me laugh as usual mate. Honestly, was like a comedy show and your timing was excellent 🤣🤣

[@RevMonkey]

Thanks again for the nice comment. Much appreciated. This will be an interesting series! Ade

[@siracyorgancoglu4768]

Damn. A forgotten icon. People harp on about the Carrera GT as is pushes over a million but this one should be next to jump up in price.

[@RevMonkey]

Hope so! But the next owner will likely get that benefit. I just fancied the project to get it up straight! Ade

[@dannymurphy4634]

Awesome car. There are a lot of replicas out there so it must be a good car!

[@RevMonkey]

Yeah, I noticed that myself once I started looking at how many of these cars are actually out there. Certainly a rare car. I can't recall seeing one in the last few decades. Ade

[@reeceevans3688]

This is SO COOL. Love a car like that. What actual year was this one born, so to speak? Amazing.

[@RevMonkey]

1981 - they only made 400 over a couple of years. Hard to believe really. It needs a bit of love but looks pretty contemorary. Ade

[@suleymansevimli5323]

Great vid. Nice one. Engine and turbo parts might not be so bad. The car is old school so technically anybody can work on it. You may have done well here. ✌️ 🤞

[@RevMonkey]

Hope so! Time will see. The more I look at the car, the more I love the styling. Anyway, work starting soon on it. Ade

[@MustafaDel]

Looks totally mean in black. I vaguely remember this car. I forgot how it looks. So 80s but so desirable.

[@RevMonkey]

Yeah, it is surely a car of that era but somehow looks amazing. Okay, I might be biased but I prefer the looks of this to the Cayman! Ade

[@cemilemotorcu8688]

An icon in its day. Very rare car. There are hardly any out there for sale from my initial look. Hope parts are readily available.

[@RevMonkey]

Me too. I will out. I expect to hear back from the garage doing the work this week. Certainly a rare car. Ade

[@vidyo1498]

Wow. I have not seen one of these for a LONG time and I fo to a lot of sports car meets. Actually, you don't see a lot of 944s never mind 924s. The Porsche world is dominated by 911s.

[@RevMonkey]

Agreed. I am now not so sure I have ever seen one before this as the cars I saw might have been 924 Turbos with a Carrera GT body kit on which was fairly common apparently. Ade

[@trendmusic338]

Hope you keep it as that car is well cool and will be worth even more money in many years to come.

[@RevMonkey]

Well, I was planning on doing it up and then selling it but you never know! Ade

[@ReisPubg]

Congrats. Hope it goes well for you dude. Wicked cool car. Clarkson would def have that on the ice cool area. Proper poster car.

[@RevMonkey]

Ha. 😁 I suspect you are right. Though he always tried to dislike Porsches! Ade

[@gb2859]

I'm the lucky owner of one of them. This car is a beast, you must learn to drive it as it's behaving weird, but once you get use to it it's a fantastic sport car, a real sport car requiring a real pilot as it has a very nervous engine.... Long time ago I was driving on German highway at 260 which is the end of tachometer and the car was still gaining speed !

[@RevMonkey]

Ha. cool. Epic looking cars and perhaps even undervalued as a special classic. I love the aggressive looks of the car and it really stands out, even today. Mine is still with the garage getting it all nice and up to spec. Looking forward to getting it back! Have you got the black, red or white? All standard? Ade

[@gb2859]

Red nr 0005 (out of pre serial of 6)

[@RevMonkey]

@@gb2859Nice. It looks best in red. I cannot find out much more info on the car, such as maintenance, things to look out for. Is there a forum or group? Cheers Ade

[@DavidJones-cf6ph]

I’ve had mine for about 27 years now, love it to bits - mine is Silver number 356 - anorak moment - all the Production ones were Red, Black or Silver - the White ones were pre-production models. I thought all UK cars had sunroofs - maybe yours is another rhd market car? The great thing with these is with only 210bhp you can pretty much exploit all the power without losing your licence. Mine is looking a bit tatty but its patina - once you try and restore them they don’t look right. One of the Porsche centres, I think Silverstone, restored one as part of a dealer turbo resto project and to my mind ruined it. They were thrown together quickly as Le Mans homologation cars and the panel gaps were no where near “proper” Porsche production standards. @@RevMonkey

[@RevMonkey]

@@DavidJones-cf6ph Interesting stuff. Mine is supposed to be a UK car and the VIN confirms it. Currently, getting a new turbo fitted. Most else seems fine. I am yet to actually drive the car as it was meant to be and look forward to it and they are supposed to be timeless drivers cars. It is at Autofficina near Epsom getting all the work done and I did see it last weekend. It did not look out of place with a load of Ferraris and Lambos. Looks epic. Lots of presence. Ade

[@grahamrobson9292]

Wonderful rare car

[@ismetefeaydogan6984]

Can't believe that car is now over 40 years old I mean WTAF. Makes me feel old! 👵

[@RevMonkey]

😁 Absolutely. Amazing really. 42 years ago this car was born unto the world. You'd never really know from 5 yards away. Ade

[@hanBACK_pubg]

I remember this car!! It looks like a really cool 944 Turbo. Enjoyed the video. 🤟🏻

[@RevMonkey]

Thanks. Yeah, I agree. I did have a 968 back in the day which was like a smoother 944. Ade

[@mehmetkoruk8208]

Are you going to be transparent on costs and stuff as you go along? Interested to see how this one works out. They say fortune favors the brave! 😀

[@RevMonkey]

Yeah, I will reveal all on the next video when the costs will be listed. Ade

[@PhxPp.]

😊😅

[@ne21]

Wasn't nicked was it? It's got different reg plates on.🤪

[@RevMonkey]

Ha good spot. No, the seller didnt have the back plate so we stuck another one on that was laying around to get me home. As it happens, the car was going so slowly I would have never triggered a camera. Thanks for the reminder though!! I need to order one. Ade

[@miguelcastaneda7257]

Transmission is race setup why first is where its at....trying to recall there a paper tag inside rear hatch above rear lights.. part of numbers there if again trying to recall 100 indicates limited slip...ill have to check parts book...

[@RevMonkey]

😁 I've never even opened up the rear hatch! Will have a look when I can but car is away at a garage getting some engine work done.

[@miguelcastaneda7257]

@@RevMonkey ill see if can find those numbers...one other easy way if it's up on a lift put in gear and spin tires/tyre...if both rotate same direction ...limited slip...very desirable

[@RevMonkey]

@@miguelcastaneda7257 Ah, I am looking at making some exhaust changes to get a better sound so I might do that at some point.

[@grahamrobson9292]

Great KZbinr entertaining

[@RevMonkey]

I appreciate that

[@umutegedemet3838]

Did you get a chance to look the car over before buying it? If not, then that is, as you say, brave or silly. Though one has to take risks to prosper.

[@RevMonkey]

Umm.. well, the listing was very comprehensive but it was a risk, and possibly a silly one. Time will tell. Depends on what needs doing and how easy it is in principle to sell on. Ade

[@Gumball-xw7mo]

So what is your exact garage of cars now revmonkey man?

[@RevMonkey]

This.. the Ferrari, Lotus Emira nand Bentley as seen on my channel. Ade

[@nurullahustac-8049]

Are you going to be transparent on costs and stuff as you go along?

[@RevMonkey]

Yes! Ade

[@nickw4482]

How's it coming along?

[@RevMonkey]

Work done.. video made. Will upload it within the next 2 days. Have to say,. looks damn good now!

[@cakiraylesi5951]

What made you go for one of these out of curiosity?

[@RevMonkey]

Well, I was just loking around for cars that I think I can do some good content on and then sell it on for the same money. The jury is out on this one! Let's see! 😁 Ade

[@rainerrutten1101]

You might be an good actor on a harvester.cant real .

[@robinpelletstovesuk9194]

How much did you pay for that?

[@RevMonkey]

It is on my spreadsheet in the description on my 25 Dream Drives video. It was around £42k which is likely a bargain BUT the car is still at the garage for a lot of work. After that, I do intend to enjoy it for a bit, go to shows, and then sell it on for somebody else to enjoy. Ade

[@robinpelletstovesuk9194]

My mate bought the ex Paul Young 80s pop singer 924 Carrera GT car in 1989..it now lives in Australia. Well bought!! I think these will go higher in value...but sad its all about 911 with Porsche people... @@RevMonkey

[@RevMonkey]

@@robinpelletstovesuk9194 Yeah true. People are focused on the £1.3M Carrera GT and any GT 911 or Cayman. Still, naturally aspirated, manual, low volumes specials like this should continue to rise in price as they become even more desired over time. I have to say, the cars looks amazing, even now. Ade

[@robinpelletstovesuk9194]

Yes they do look super cool....its those rear arches for me! I am a big fan of 4 cyl transaxle Porsche...had around x14 since 1988 ..had a silver rose Turbo S when they were new..but never owned a 924 Carrera GT@@RevMonkey

[@RevMonkey]

@@robinpelletstovesuk9194 Yeah, I have always liked this sort of flared look, hence I have an Integrale, with similar cars on my list to buy. I do like the 944. I did have a yellow 968 Sport, which I really enjoyed. I can't wait to actually drive it properly and find out just how good it actually is.

[@kessiaaipopo5006]

😘 Promo>SM

[@RevMonkey]

Part 1 of a series where I take a rare Porsche 924 Carrera GT that I bought at auction and show my journey from picking the car up, through the work to be done/rebuild and eventually driving it in anger! Please support the channel with a Like, Comment and Subscription. Much appreciated. www.youtube.com/@revmonkey?sub_confirmation=1

[@dannymurphy4634]

I prefer that to the Merc Ade!

[@reeceevans3688]

Love it Ade. Damn funny too. I really was laughing.