Porsche 928

The vehicle in detail

Offered here is a rare example of Straman’s artistry applied to a Porsche, with the conversion believed to have been completed in 1990. Finished in a shade of dark olive green, Straman’s design features a rear “disappearing top” with a deck that hides the convertible roof when retracted. Remarkably, Straman’s craftsmen managed to retain a portion of the 928 coupe’s ample trunk space. The 928’s aluminum front fenders have been subtly altered to house rectangular pop-up headlights, while the deletion of the hood crest furthers the clean, coachbuilt appearance. Inside, the 928 maintains a relatively stock appearance, with a terra cotta-colored leather interior complemented by matching Wilton wool carpeting. The mechanical specification remains unchanged, with the 4.7-liter V8 paired with a Mercedes-sourced three-speed automatic transmission.

With Porsche never producing a factory 928 Cabriolet, examples such as this remain exceedingly rare. Representing the work of Richard Straman at the height of his coachbuilding career, this 928 Cabriolet offers a rare interpretation of Porsche’s grand touring flagship with the open-air character envisioned by its custom creator.

• Rare 928 Cabriolet with custom convertible coachwork by Richard Straman
• Finished in dark olive green over a terra cotta leather interior
• Subtle modifications include a “disappearing top” with hard tonneau and rectangular headlights