Interior and trim
Essentially a 2+2, the rear seats in a 924 are tight to get in and out of. Realistically four adults would struggle for a long distance although three can be done with an accommodating passenger pulling their front seat forward (it has an exceptionally long footwell).
Inertia front belts are standard and the threaded fittings for rear belts were on all 924s (albeit hidden under upholstery where the option wasn’t ticked). Rear belts were static lap belts (for most 924s), inertia lap belts for later NAs (rare) or 3 point inertia on the S with a specially designed mount in the boot (standard to the S).
The UK cars were fitted with electrically operated windows, electrically heated and operated mirrors, a cassette holder armrest and a stereo.
Original stereos were National Panasonic as standard in the UK but there was the option to upgrade to a Blaupunkt equivalent.
The GT uses the series 1 square type dashboard with a centrally mounted speaker behind the grill on the dashboard and rear card speakers.
Dashboards are the area of a 924 interior we get asked about most. They are prone to cracking, sometimes terribly. A good dash is worth seeking out. Dash replacement is easy, finding a good used one is not. New dashboards are available but are in excess of £1000.
Interior materials are good quality, but they are aging. The seats in the GT were the sport seat finished in plush black with a red pinstripe velour. The fabric has been reproduced and is still available to allow the seats to be retrimmed.
The rear blind should move freely on its spring and retract well. If not the spring needs retensioning which is not a big job. What is more of a problem is if the hooks on the edge of the blind have torn free. These hold the blind in place and are hard to repair invisibly.
Carpets are really nice quality and wear well. Often a good vacuum and shampoo will revive a tired interior. Black carpets fade but are easily redyed.
If a sunroof is fitted, check that the leatherette bag is present and in good condition.
For the GT it is very important to make sure they have the correct white numbered dials and red needles.
