SAT FOR YEARS, CAN I GET THIS 1984 PORSCHE 924 RUNNING AND DRIVE IT HOME? - A RESURRECTION - PART 1

Part 1 of this mini series where I try and get this beautiful old 924 up and running and MOT'd before I need to drive home for Christmas, hopefully, in this car.
Thanks for all the love on the channel so far and I am reading all of your wonderful comments, the weather is against us however I'm working hard to get some great videos made for you to enjoy and if you like this one and the others then please consider giving me a like, a subscribe and hitting the notifications button so you know exactly when the next ones coming out.
All the love in the world!
Ben

[@drivewayretrocarprojects4298]

I love this channel. Ben is doing much the same as other channels but it’s his personal that makes it for me. It makes me laugh that he makes out he doesn’t know what he’s doing when he clearly does. Big thanks to Ben for giving me another procrastination tool 🤣.

[@GuitarVampire93]

We had a 1980 924 when I was a kid. Still miss it now.

[@janejones215]

I had two as company cars during this time; one was a dog and the next one was better. Endless fun for two and the hatchback was great for carrying stuff. Good memories and now my husband is glued to this channel watching your adventures. Loving the loose banter and offhand comments. Keep it up Ben!

[@stephengirling7859]

I always come here when i want to lounge, laugh and learn! Love it!

[@nikonordman7624]

My grandpa had a 924 when i was a Child so i'm quite fond of these

[@dayleelliott6343]

You're single handedly responsible for the rollicking I just got for hogging the TV for the last 3 days, they're sick of both seeing and hearing you 🤣 I've gone from a rascal revival to watching your whole back catalog in 3 days and can't wait for the next 924 video!

[@tastyclassics]

Haha brilliant! Thanks Dayle ! Hopefully plenty more to come in 2023

[@GBOAF216]

I’ve owned 924’s for over 35 years, great underrated cars!, those wheels you showed will not fit, as they’re 5 bolt Porsche spec, and the 924 has 4 bolt VW spec wheels, don’t forget the 924 was essentially a VW parts bin car design, originally put together for VW. That one looks like a good example, and don’t forget, they’re a fully galvanised car, so rust is generally not a bit problem. Great video! Looking forward to more!

[@tastyclassics]

Thank you good to hear from a seasoned 924 owner! adapters for the D90s are readily available although i'm not sure if I want to do it now, standard could be best... the poverty spec wheels are growing on me! unless more people say do it... descisions!

[@Bob_Sacamano1975]

@@tastyclassics Original rims all the way!

[@derek5336]

@@tastyclassics do it

[@rcn14]

Bit of WD down the chimney next year to help out poor Nicholas. Nice video

[@rydermike33]

Santa has given you gift there! I've always liked the 924s and you've got a good one.

[@donaljamescaddye3805]

Thats a tidy one and the right color ! Looking forward to see how you get on with her ! She started up easy enough !!

[@gillie8347]

You were a lucky boy getting that car👍👍

[@montyburns56]

I think that Porsche's usually have a knob for raising the lights manually.

[@shamusbarringer6863]

Beautiful car well done! 😀👍

[@alexbinyon9647]

never felt so personally attacked for driving an astra. love the video, learning alot about the car

[@jobiff16v]

FORD wheels fit with a spacer my dad had the same car but on a S plate and I put some mk4 escort alloys on just to see if they would fit, brings back good memories.

[@philbosher6959]

Great video. Nice motor.👍

[@gregsargentuk]

Really enjoying your content. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the 924, one of the cars on my 'one day' list.

[@P.TandCars]

Best on KZbin. Love the long videos I've just bought a 79 924. Thanks 😂

[@PeeJay7290]

What an awesome car! Looking forward to the next video!

[@mikefandango294]

Pissing me self, when you set it on fire…….these are just getting better. Subscribers are starting to pile in now 👍

[@tastyclassics]

Haha! Brilliant thanks mate!

[@carlbarton772]

Great video

[@MrManBuzz]

I've always wanted a 924. I'd love to get one and stick an Audi I5 (apparently the bellhousing pattern is the same so it bolts in without too much trouble) into it and then have the Carrera GT body kit. Would make a really unique car. Don't have the space or fab skills for it though, and 924s are getting pretty thin on the ground nowadays.

[@dianewilson4144]

OMG That was wonderful!! really enjoyed your video Ben, you have a lot of knowledge, Thanks for sharing 👍

[@jeremypearson6852]

You sounded like a Dalek when the sound went, “we must exterminate.” Anyway, good job as always.

[@zgpm7031]

That opening line with Nicholas calling you ‘good boy’ made me spit out my tea. Classic.

[@ThePillenwerfer]

"Where's the fucking engine?" was my favourite.

[@waynelittle5583]

You remind me of Derek from vice grip garage lol

[@tastyclassics]

The highest compliment I think!

[@rulebritannia1553]

Superb 🚗 Thanks 🙏 from Australia 🇦🇺

[@mikebird2665]

What a terrific project, so interesting!

[@leefowley4033]

Great video as usual

[@MrSkid1970]

Love the psychedelic interior!😂

[@leedavies3629]

Bloody hell Ben that is one clean and tidy motor 🙂✌️

[@moran68]

Really enjoyed that 👍 ! Recently subscribed and enjoying all your content 👍. Have a great Christmas and new year !

[@colski222]

Just started watching this. Looking good up to now. All the best.❤️✌️👊

[@paulfellows2094]

love your channel she is a beauty looking forward to part 2 all the best

[@hgg795]

Loving these videos mate great stuff

[@garethparkin9498]

Being a Mustie1 fan and only recently being a subscriber I'm really enjoying the channel Ben your enthusiasm is brilliant

[@thadmachia9873]

Amazing video and what a priceless find just get those headlights working and all the parking lights then polish it up like we all know you can!

[@davep5972]

Love the videos been watching your back catalogue

[@MrNeilypops]

You have great presentation skills and sometimes you remind me of Tommy Cooper...not sure why... lol. Keep up the great work!

[@tastyclassics]

Haha thanks Neil, I love Tommy Cooper!

[@raymondpearce5245]

Really enjoying your content

[@narrowbeamdaydream]

I love the interior of this car. Back in the early eighties, in my nearly new TR7 I had a race with a 924 along the A34 dual carriageway in Oxfordshire. I eventually got past him at an indicated speed of about 115mph. I was so chuffed I had beaten a Porsche! Then i got home and checked in Car Magazine to find it only had a VW van engine...

[@ampsandoctane]

Great little car! I did have to "MIRROR" your video, as for some reason the steering wheel is on the wrong side of the car!!! Technical glitch? Anyways...love your format and sense of humor! Greetings from Canada!!!!!!!

[@colinellis2051]

Just discovered your channel this week and already through the PITA Merc series and the silver Merc. Keep it up and the subs will soon be rolling in.

[@tastyclassics]

Thanks Colin!

[@arcticenterprises2337]

Would be awesome to see the undercarriage completely dry ice blasted and re wax oil coated

[@randyloud7419]

Hey I purchased a 1977 Porsche 924..about start getting her running she cranks over ..guess I'll have figure out thanks for video

[@habsom1406]

Must think I was born yesterday! There's no way Santa would try and drop a 924 down your chimney without a crane! Photo has clearly been photochopped. And if he was in the sleigh, just who took the picture eh, eh? 🧐🌲👍🤓🧑‍🎄

[@tastyclassics]

🤣🤣

[@mhawkins1975]

You sound Derek from vice grip garage in the USA my only request is when you get a filthy green car is to not time lapse the first jet was i find so relaxing watching the jet wash clean the car. Loving the content and channel great to see these old classics saved.

[@angelodagnolo984]

Alternatives in good condition should read with just the engine running 14.4V Now when you are testing one that reads lower switch the lights on and watch what happens 😉

[@mhawkins1975]

That Porsche is beautiful.

[@nunyabusiness2294]

Enjoying your channel! New subscriber!

[@oxide32100]

that oil pressure at idle is really good, big ends and oil pump are ok

[@angelodagnolo984]

I would have checked that cam belt before starting It! Made that mistake once lol

[@fill7t1]

New subscriber here!, Ben I like the way you talk to the viewer, it’s as we were there with you in the physical form lol, the joking along like we would. Have you sold the rascal, what a cute thing that is. I recall some one using a 924 as storage, which was sad! Going to spend a bit of time going through your back catalog. Merry Christmas Ben, love the Santa hat!

[@tastyclassics]

Haha brilliant thank you! You're doing me a favour by watching it'd be boring on my own otherwise! Rascal update coming soon, hope you had a good Christmas too.

[@AndyD070568]

The transaxle Porsches (924, 944, 968 and 928) have the gearboxes at the back for close to 50/50weight distribution and is the reason why they all handle so well. People are slowly waking up to the fact that these are superbly well-engineered cars and are massively underrated.

[@lisathompson4273]

Ben I would love to see you get your hands on A Datsun Cherry 120Y!!!! It was the 1st car I ever had and was an amazing car! Oh how I would love to not only see one again but to own one again! Lisa UK

[@angelodagnolo984]

Btw that Pioneer stereo is a KEX23 If I remember correctly they sounded amazing with a couple of high end speakers.

[@chrisedwards3238]

You are doing my dream here. I have one of these I've had since I was 19. 20 years and never driven it. I'm trying to get the knowhow on how to do it. Ever in wales and fancy a crack at it? Thank you for your channel. You are awesome. Keep up the good work.

[@chrisedwards3238]

Also, if you aren't aware, these have a galvanised chassis as well. Very clean machine though.

[@tastyclassics]

Thanks Chris really appreciate it! I'll be busy with this one for a while yet and have a lot more in the queue, appreciate it though!

[@chrisedwards3238]

@@tastyclassics yes no worries at all. Look forward to seeing the next lot of adventures and watching the progress on this one. Pt3 was awesome. Hope you had a great Christmas.

[@OldSonyMan]

If this guy could have a go at some broken leaf blowers, he could be the Musty two ! (I like it,I like it,I like it)

[@jonny5682]

Awsome car i own 2002 rav 4 i keep her mint kids call her foxy i bought a rav with a blown engine gx model all leather interior i did a swap then sold the knackered rav for more than i paid for bonus

[@kells77]

Love the 944 The turbo Ones especially 924 was the vw engine one wasn’t it

[@Bob_Sacamano1975]

Block is Audi. Top is Porsche.

[@rockatansky1305]

The mudflaps are rare genuine Porsche items, and hard to find ! , the 924 suits them as the rear of the car is quite high and they "fill" the space nicely from lower body to ground. I have the equivalent ones on my 928S, ! The switch under the centre console lid, possibly an ignition "kill" switch.?

[@julianowens4071]

Oh gosh I get high blood pressure if I need a new battery on my van costing around £120

[@davidchallens7320]

I was once able to go too a building site in a 495 in the rain ,with a doggy pop up light. Still Coolio plus only one seat!!! Only 20 pound for the day. So so

[@rudolphbondefangerer5513]

When buying one of these, or other old Porsches, it is important to check the back seat carefully. It's not that hard to get in there, but damn near impossible to get back out. If you are a grown man. So make sure you don't buy a car with a dead man in the back seat.

[@terrywilkins5266]

Why I keep thinking 9f Tommy Cooper watching you ?

[@tastyclassics]

Absolute hero of mine ❤️👍

[@habsom1406]

Yes!....And I keep thinking he's about to say: "...juss' like that, haha!"

[@jaygabbert6645]

OMG I MISS YOU

[@tastyclassics]

I miss you too Jay!

[@essexdavenorton]

👍

[@angelodagnolo984]

A fellow cat lover and is that turntable a Linn Axis? I too own one 😉 Loving the channel Btw!

[@markmulvaney5497]

when u opened the header tank at the other garage way to much water in it its just removed over full tank

[@martinphillips9686]

Perhaps u should check your fuses as everything is electrical

[@peteredwards338]

Correction : Not Black and Sooty but Sooty and Sweep !

[@johnburrows7938]

Audi 4 cylinder engine? And mechanical fuel injection?

[@betterfitnessnutrition]

Electric conversion?? Go on I dare you!

[@3vom918]

Fuel cap is red to either match car or remind you to use 4 star? Also, is pasha interior correct for a car of that age, or has someone swapped it at some point?

[@tastyclassics]

Great point on the fuel cap! I think the pascha was 1985 according to a quick search, looks pretty genuine in the car too ie no signs of bolts being removed etc but who know really

[@byronmills5952]

Pasha trim was proper and correct interior option for the year.

[@davesandall4530]

Hi is there a reason before checking it over you don't push outside for better access

[@tastyclassics]

More fun driving it out really nothing else 😅

[@davesandall4530]

@@tastyclassics cheers for the reply happy new year

[@MrManBuzz]

If you're looking for a nice set of wheels for it, you can't go wrong with a set of replica Fuchs. (genuine ones are crazy money so reps do the job nicely)

[@taxidude]

Water drained, fuel tank emptied and battery disconnected. Somebody put in some thought before storing it.

[@kimber1958]

TASTY IN DEED

[@davidchallens7320]

I was woo

[@lucythemoggy1970]

the Porsche has no brake lights buddy

[@tastyclassics]

It's about time someone let me know! Thank you haha!

[@downtheshedwithjason]

front engined car lol, 911 rear engine, by the way originaly the 924 was built for vw but they pulled out so porsche released the 924 with a 4 cyl vw van engine

[@brianhume4743]

Correct

[@PHADAVIES]

To be honest they have better lane discipline than the driver of your vehicle, as for your tailgating and undertaking I would think twice about sending this video to the police as you might be surprised who ends up in court! For your information a HGV license wouldn't be necessary for the Transits in your video. As for Shirley ,I think Karen would be more appropriate...

[@diatonix2]

It's Porshay, not "Porsh"!!

[@angelodagnolo984]

That's a VAG engine don't go to Porsche service parts lol

[@paulwootton5378]

Whilst I appreciate your attempts at humour ?????... About 49 mins in ....inflating the tyres.... there is a "This is an MOT testing station" sign on the wall??? Should I watch the next 27 mins..then part 2?