Few cars from Porsche's front-engine, water-cooled era reward a closer look quite like the 944 Turbo, and a white 1989 example currently bidding on Hagerty Marketplace makes the case better than most. Listed by a selling dealer in New Carlisle, Indiana, the coupe pairs the most desirable version of the four-cylinder Turbo with a long list of thoughtful upgrades and one of the boldest interior choices you will find on a 944 today.The Year the Turbo S Became the TurboFor 1989, Porsche folded the previous year's hotter Turbo S specification into the standard 944 Turbo, which meant buyers got the more powerful 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-four rated at roughly 247 horsepower as the baseline car. The result sat near the top of the transaxle hierarchy, combining that boosted four-cylinder with a five-speed manual, a limited-slip differential, and brakes derived from the larger 928. Enthusiasts have long praised the chassis balance that came from mounting the engine up front and the transaxle at the rear, and this generation is frequently cited as one of the best-handling sports cars of the late 1980s.This particular car was also factory-equipped with the M030 sport package, a desirable option that added stiffer springs, adjustable Koni dampers, and beefier anti-roll bars for sharper responses. Finished in Alpine White over what was originally black leather, it has been in the current owner's hands since 2019 and now shows just over 138,000 miles on the odometer.A Pasha Interior and a Period-Correct AttitudeThat black-and-white "Pasha" upholstery is the first thing most people notice. The seller has been candid that the cabin was originally finished in black leather and that the eye-catching checkerboard fabric inserts were installed over the winter, reportedly reupholstered using genuine Porsche materials. Love it or not, the Pasha look is steeped in 1970s and '80s Porsche history, and it transforms an otherwise familiar 944 cockpit into a genuine conversation piece.The reupholstered black-and-white Pasha interior. Photo credit: Hagerty MarketplaceA Long List of UpgradesThis is not a stock survivor, and the seller does not pretend otherwise. The car has reportedly been treated to an engine overhaul along with rebuilt fuel injectors, a fresh clutch, a power-steering rebuild, and a brake service, plus the usual seals, hoses, and timing belt work that any high-mileage 944 owner knows to budget for. On the performance side, it runs Lindsey Racing engine management tunes, a Focus 9 OBD+ DME, a single-mass aluminum flywheel, and a 3.5-inch stainless exhaust, while the suspension has been firmed up with 991 GT3 RS front springs and KW camber plates.AdvertisementAdvertisementCosmetically, the car was repainted in 2025 in its original Alpine White, picked up a European-style rear bumper, and now wears refinished 16-inch Club Sport wheels along with Turbo decals and a Turbo S badge on the liftgate. Buyers should note the honest disclosures, too: a CARFAX entry shows moderate damage reported in 2017, which the seller attributes to hail, with paintless dent repair performed and the hood replaced before the repaint. It ships with a factory tool roll, the spare and jack, a binder of maintenance records, and a clean title.A Turbo S badge on the liftgate nods to the 1988 model that this 1989 car effectively replaced. Photo credit: Hagerty MarketplaceWhat the Market Says About the 944 TurboThe 944 has long been one of the more sensible ways into air- and water-cooled Porsche ownership, and the Turbo sits at the desirable end of that ladder. According to the Hagerty Valuation Tools price guide, a 1989 944 Turbo in #3 (good) condition carries a value of roughly $45,000, with cleaner #2 and #1 cars commanding more and rougher #4 examples worth less. Hagerty's data also shows just how wide the spread can be: over the past three years, 216 examples have crossed the block at public auction, with sale prices ranging from around $3,000 for project cars all the way up to a remarkable $140,944 for the very best.Recent transactions paint a more grounded picture for higher-mileage, modified drivers like this one. Hagerty Marketplace itself sold a 1989 944 Turbo with around 63,600 miles for $19,208 on June 9, 2026, and clean 1986 Turbos have recently traded in the $21,000 to $30,000 range across Bring a Trailer and PCARMARKET. With bidding on this M030-equipped car sitting at $14,250 and roughly four days left on the clock, it looks like a relative value play, provided you embrace the build sheet and the bold cabin rather than chase factory originality. As always, the documented engine work and recent timing belt service matter just as much as the headline horsepower.Pop-up headlights and refinished Club Sport wheels complete the period look. Photo credit: Hagerty MarketplaceFor now, this white 944 Turbo is a reminder that the transaxle Porsches still offer real performance and genuine character for the money, even decades after Stuttgart quietly wound the line down. Whether the Pasha interior reads as inspired or polarizing, it is exactly the kind of personal touch that makes a driver-grade Porsche worth talking about.Related ReadingGateway Classic Cars Brings 25 Standouts to Hagerty MarketplaceRestomod vs. Original: Which Classic Car Build Is Right for You?Fox Body Forever: Why the 1987 Mustang GT Captures the Spirit of '80s American MuscleAdvertisementAdvertisementView the full listing and all 244 photos on Hagerty Marketplace.⚡️ Read the full article on MotoriousSign up for the Motorious Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.