Legendary supercar left outdoors for 15 years was found in upstate New York
- This iconic Porsche was abandoned for 15 years before it was noticed
- Fortunately, it was able to get a full cosmetic revival
- The entire process is quite satisfying to watch
Published on Oct 20, 2024 at 12:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Nalin Rawat
Last updated on Oct 16, 2024 at 9:29 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A legendary supercar was left untouched on the side of a house buried in snow for 15 years in Upstate New York, but it was eventually restored to its former glory.
This is the story of how a white 1988 Porsche 928 got restored after being abandoned for more than a decade.
In a place like Upstate New York, you can count on snow, sleet, and heat pounding that car year-round.
The result was a dirty, moldy, and mouse-infested hunk of metal.
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Legendary supercar: 1988 Porsche 928 gets restored
Most cars in this condition might be sent to the junkyard but not this 1988 Porsche 928.
This legendary supercar has a great underdog story marking its return from junk to a premium supercar.
However, this restoration was only possible, due to the amazing folks at AMMO NYC, who documented the entire process on a YouTube video.
This legendary supercar was initially found by their friend.
He saw the Porsche buried in the snow in New York City.
After 6 months of negotiating with the owner, they finally got their hands on the car.
Restoration
However, after years of neglect, the car was covered in a thick layer of mold, with caked in bits of dirt.
Even the interior had a lot of built-up grime.
Fortunately, the legendary supercar went straight into their detailing shop for a full cosmetic revival.
The initial rinse of the Porsche 928 is quite soothing and fun to watch as the dirt peels off to reveal the paint underneath.
The interior also required some cleaning using a steam cleaner.
Looking at the video, it’s quite satisfying to see all that built-up grime get washed away.
The end result is a beautiful white Porsche that looks brand new.
Nalin started his career by working with various national newspapers in India. He has also worked as a writer/editor for many popular websites, while still pursuing his journalism and mass communication degree. Working as a digital nomad has allowed him to inform and educate through his work. When he is not writing, you can find him playing video games or travelling the mountains on his bike.
