Saved from extinction by classic car fan

Issue date: 29 March 2010

A 1985 Porsche 944 in immaculate condition with only 70,000 miles on the clock has been saved from destruction by eagle-eyed classic car enthusiast, Kevin Adams, who works for Brayley Honda in Hemel Hempstead.

When a customer traded in the 944 as part of the Government’s scrappage scheme to buy a new Honda Jazz, the Porsche was destined for destruction. Spotting it on the company’s stock list, Kevin immediately offered to buy it from his employer and a deal was struck to the benefit of all parties, so that the car could avoid a date with the crusher.

Already the proud owner of two classic Jaguars, Kevin Adams, Sales Manager, Brayley Honda Hemel Hempstead, said:

“For such an iconic eighties Porsche to be in this condition with full service history is a rare piece of history and I’m so glad I had the opportunity to save it from being scrapped. Its former owner is also delighted that it will be looked after instead of meeting a sorry end.”

Having participated in the scrappage scheme which ends this month, Brayley Honda has introduced its own ‘scrap club’ which offers a guaranteed minimum £2,000 part-exchange value for buyers of a new Honda Civic.

Commented Paul Brayley, the dealer group’s Managing Director:

“The scrappage scheme generated a welcome boost to our business and our new ‘scrap club’ initiative aims to continue the momentum for new car sales this year, which we believe will be equally tough for all car dealers. In addition, the introduction of an MOT service and tyre-fitting has brought extra benefits to our customers in 2010.”       

                                   
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Pictured with the Porsche 944 is new owner Kevin Adams, Sales Manager, Brayley Honda Hemel Hempstead.