Porsche’s flair for exuberant finishes has produced some of the marque’s most memorable combinations, often lending an entirely different character to a familiar shape. Rubystone Red is a particularly expressive choice, and on the car offered here, its pairing with Magenta leather upholstery and matching carpeting makes for a wonderfully unapologetic specification.

Delivered new to the Japanese market, this example was specified with a color-matched rear spoiler and 17-inch Cup wheels, the latter providing a suitably purposeful contrast to the vibrant paintwork. Inside, Magenta leather extends to both the front and rear seats, complemented by matching carpeting throughout the cabin. Electrically adjustable comfort seats and air conditioning were also specified, equipping the Porsche for the relaxed, long-distance motoring that formed so much of its appeal.

Power is provided by an all-aluminum, 5.4-liter naturally aspirated V-8, producing approximately 345 horsepower when new and delivered via a four-speed automatic transmission. This substantial powerplant gives the GTS performance to match its muscular appearance, while the automatic gearbox is well-suited to its more leisurely duties. Together with the generously appointed cabin, it makes for an appealing combination entirely in keeping with the car’s grand touring maxim.

Displaying 102,187 kilometers (~63,496 miles) at the time of cataloguing, this Japanese-market example is distinguished above all by its arresting factory specification. While the Rubystone Red paintwork will inevitably draw the first glance, the Magenta interior gives the combination its full effect, making this a particularly individual expression of the 928 GTS.

For the enthusiast seeking a Porsche in something other than the customary colors, the car offered here merits close consideration. Well-appointed and endowed with ample performance, it is a 928 GTS that was certainly not ordered to be a wallflower.