Porsche 924 Rothmans Dakar Safari (1985)

Kickdown Check

• Conversion to the “Rothmans Dakar” safari look with professional vinyl wrap
• The last service was performed in November 2025

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1985
• Country of first registration: unknown
• Engine: 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 125 PS (92 kW)
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: White with Rothmans Dakar decals
• Interior: black fabric
• German TÜV inspection valid through 12/2027 and H license plate
• Extensive modifications, including:
• Conversion to the “Rothmans Dakar” safari look
• Professional design wrap
• Roof rack with Hella auxiliary headlights
• Off-road tires
• “123 Ignition” ignition distributor with a new high-performance ignition coil

Condition

Exterior

• The original exterior color is white. The vehicle was fitted with a professional design wrap in the “Rothmans Dakar” safari look at the end of 2024
• The body is in good condition with minor age-related signs of wear
• There are no known instances of rust-through (the body is fully galvanized); slight surface rust is present in one spot on the sill (Photo 124)
• Off-road tires from 2021 with good tread depth are installed

Interior

• The vehicle has a black fabric interior
• The interior is in good condition with some patina
• There are no known interior damages

Mechanics

• The Porsche is ready to drive right away
• Smooth idling and crisp acceleration
• The manual transmission shifts flawlessly
• There are no known mechanical defects
• In 2025, the fuel injection system was overhauled (pressure accumulator, fuel injectors) and a 123-Ignition ignition system was installed
• The last service was performed in November 2025

History

Ownership History

• Since 04/2026: current owner (not listed on the registration certificate)
• 08/2023 to 04/2026: Previous owner (6 owners)
• A total of 6 owners

Service History

• November 2025: Service including coolant
• September 2025: Conversion to “123 Ignition” distributor
• Pressure accumulator and all seals replaced
• Service entry on March 13, 2019, at 33,323 km
• Service record on April 9, 2021 at 35,471 km
• Service record on May 15, 2021 at 7,762 km

Documents

• Vehicle registration certificate and title (Images 128, 129)
• Service log (Image 131)
• Invoices (Images 133, 134)

Summary

This 1985 Porsche 924 is a customized vehicle featuring a striking “Rothmans Dakar” safari conversion. The professionally applied wrap, the roof rack with Hella auxiliary headlights, and the off-road tires give the vehicle a distinctive and eye-catching appearance. Recent investments have included, among other things, the conversion to a “123 Ignition” distributor as well as the replacement of the pressure reservoir and various seals. The interior is in good condition. Overall, this is a 924 with plenty of character, a distinctive look, and an H-license plate.