924 Registry - SPECIAL EDITIONS

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Models & History - Special Editions

Porsche built two special edition models of the 924 model. They were named the Martini (to celebrate racing triumphs) and the Sebring (to celebrate the manufacturer's success at Sebring).

Martini Special Edition

The Martini was a cosmetic version celebrating Porsche racing triumphs as indicated on the console plaque. Porsche's first limited edition 924 was the Martini Rossi, factory order number M426. The cars were built from December 1976 till March 1977. It started selling in the spring of 1977.

The car is distinguished by:

red/white/blue Martini Rossi stripes along the sides
Front and rear sway bars
Leather covered steering wheel
White painted alloy rims
Scarlet red carpet with matching fabric inlays on black vinyl seats along with
Martini Rossi stripes on the headrest

The E19 option which signified the car as a Martini Rossi included:

White rims
Scarlet pile carpet
426 Special Model World Champ
404 Front and rear sway bars
432 Lateral stripes Martini
565 Leather steering wheel
568 Tinted windows and heated rear glass

Of all the 4 speed Audi gearbox 924's this is the one to have!

Console plaque celebrating the victories of 69, 70, 71, and 76 Martini Rossi 935 and 936 racing cars.

Sebring Special Edition

The Sebring Edition was produced in 1979 to celebrate Porsche's success at Sebring. Like the preceding Martini Edition, it was mainly a cosmetic/appearance package. This lovely example is owned by Michael P. McWilliams Sr.

The Sebring was red, with a stripe package and rims painted black with polished lips (like the better-known Fuchs and "cookie-cutters"). The interior sported some really hot (for the period) plaid fabric inlays and a large "924℘ sticker on the front nose plate.