This 1986 Porsche 924 S deliberately reinterprets the classic transaxle sports car: Vagabund Moto and IX XI Outlaw transformed it into a committed Safari Outlaw with raised suspension, Bilstein dampers, off-road tires, underbody protection and rally lighting. The documented conversion is road-legal; the vehicle has an H registration and a roadworthiness inspection valid until November 2026. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine produces 150 hp and is paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Matching Numbers and Matching Colors have been verified; total mileage is 118,820 km.
The Porsche 924 belongs to the transaxle generation that deliberately broadened the traditional Porsche concept. A front-mounted engine, transmission positioned near the rear axle and a clean, aerodynamically shaped coupé body resulted in a concept quite different from the 911. With the 924 S, the model range received a 2,449 cm³ inline four-cylinder engine producing 150 hp or 110 kW.
This particular vehicle, however, deliberately departs from the standard appearance. Instead of a low-slung road coupé, it has been transformed into a Safari-oriented Outlaw that transfers design cues from rallying and endurance racing to the sleek 924 body. This is not merely a cosmetic project: the suspension, tires, underbody and lighting have all been incorporated into the concept.
The 924 S is finished in black and features a striking Vagabund Safari design kit. The visual impression is defined by the increased ground clearance, gold-colored rally wheels, more aggressive tires and additional headlights. A Safari roof rack and substantial mud flaps complete the look. The result feels less like a cosmetically modified 924 and more like a deliberately reimagined version of the original sports car.
The current black-and-beige color combination has been checked; Matching Colors are confirmed. According to the verified information, there is no known accident damage.
Inside, there is a clear contrast to the more rugged exterior. The beige cloth interior retains much of the classic atmosphere of the 924 S. The driver's area has been enhanced with a MOMO sports steering wheel and a short-shift mechanism by Nine Eleven Outlaw × Shark Motorsport.
The concept therefore continues into the interior without turning it completely into a competition cockpit. The basic idea remains that of a classic road-going sports car, supplemented by targeted modifications for a more direct and distinctive driving experience.
The Porsche is powered by the verified 2,449 cm³ inline four-cylinder engine producing 150 hp. Power is transmitted through a five-speed manual gearbox. Matching Numbers have been verified.
For the Safari conversion, the front axle was raised. New spring plates were fitted at the rear, together with a custom axle modification. Bilstein shock absorbers and four Bridgestone Dueler A/T tires in size 205/70 R15 are further key elements of the suspension concept. According to the documentation, the installation and wheel alignment were carried out professionally.
Protection and visibility away from conventional roads were also taken into account. The vehicle is equipped with a custom-made aluminum underbody protection system with skid plate, mud flaps, as well as HELLA Rallye 1000 and Comet 500 auxiliary headlights. The car is registered and roadworthy.
There is a discrepancy regarding the mileage: the API dataset currently lists 18,820 km; however, after reviewing the documentation, a total actual mileage of 118,820 km has been confirmed. This auction description therefore uses the verified figure of 118,820 km.
The base vehicle dates from 1986. An earlier description from the consignor stated 1985, but this information was reviewed and is not used for this description. The Safari conversion by Vagabund Moto × IX XI Outlaw and the components mentioned above are documented by the available records.
This documented authorship is particularly relevant to the vehicle's classification. Safari conversions are naturally individual interpretations; in this case, however, the project can be attributed to specific custom specialists and a coherent technical concept. A separate appraisal is also available. As the API dataset does not provide reliable information regarding the issuer, date, grade or valuation, no specific assessment details are quoted here.
The vehicle documents, conversion documentation, TÜV records and H-registration documentation are available and have been reviewed. The vehicle has a valid roadworthiness inspection until November 2026 and is registered and roadworthy.
A separate condition and/or valuation report is also available. Its specific assessment is not quoted in this description due to the lack of released detailed information.
This Porsche 924 S is less a restoration project than an interpretation. It takes the clear transaxle architecture of the 924 and translates it into a Safari aesthetic that goes far beyond stickers and auxiliary headlights. The raised suspension, Bilstein dampers, A/T tires, underbody protection and rally lighting form a coherent overall concept.
With a documented conversion by Vagabund Moto × IX XI Outlaw, Matching Numbers and Matching Colors, H registration, a valid roadworthiness inspection and 118,820 km, the vehicle also has a well-documented foundation. It is deliberately not aimed at purists looking for a standard 924 S. For collectors of individual Porsche Outlaws, however, it offers exactly what makes this category appealing: a known base, a recognizable concept and an execution with its own identity.
The 924 was never the Porsche that first came to mind when you thought of gravel, roof racks and chunky tires. That is precisely why this conversion works. The elegant wedge shape meets rally lights, Bilstein dampers and an underbody skid plate – essentially a contradiction, yet visually surprisingly coherent. What I particularly like is that this is not just Safari styling: the suspension, tires and protection have actually been modified. A 924 S for people who are not satisfied with a perfect line in front of the café and who become curious rather than nervous when they encounter an unpaved turn.
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