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further – no, this was not the car that found itself
submerged in an unforgiving Lake Michigan. It is
in fact one of three cars driven on set, and one of
two cars used during the film’s signature chase scene
that culminated in Cruise, looking straight into the
camera, declaring the German carmaker’s slogan,
“Porsche. There is no substitute.”

The 928 was an engineering masterpiece when it was
launched in 1978. Considered as a possible successor
to the 911, the 928 was no slouch. More GT cruiser
than typical sports car, a burly 4.7-liter V8 is nestled
under the hood. The 928 produces 295 horsepower,
allowing the car to hit 60 mph from a standstill in
just 6.2 seconds and clear the quarter-mile in 14.3
seconds. A 5-speed manual routes power to the rear
wheels, and this example wears 16-inch offset 5-hole
aluminum alloy wheels and features a beautiful cork
on cork leather interior.
Apart from starring alongside Tom Cruise and
Rebecca De Mornay, this car – VIN 9289201213 – has
a unique story all its own. The 928 was the subject of
the documentary, “The Quest for the RB928 (Risky
Business 928),” in which filmmaker Lewis Johnsen
chronicles his journey to track down this particular
928. Oh, and there’s another thing that contributes
to the provenance – it was in this car that Tom Cruise
learned how to drive a stick shift.

This 928 has resided in a climate-controlled
environment in a private collection, where it has
been meticulously cared for. Originally painted
green, the 928 was refinished in gold for the
movie, and later wore white. Following the film’s
production, the car returned to California, where
it was discovered by Johnsen and returned to its
original screen appearance. Marking its importance
in Porsche history, the 928 has been featured at
numerous museums and displays. This car was a
centerpiece at Porsche Cars North America for a year A piece of both cinematic and Porsche engineering
and was part of the Petersen Automotive Museum’s history, the 928’s starring role in “Risky Business”
influential Porsche Effect Exhibit. While at the helped to further inspire a generation of Porsche fans,
Petersen, Chad McQueen – son of legendary racer and presaged Porsche’s wider design and engineering
and actor Steve McQueen – sat in this car. The 928 accomplishments. When this iconic automobile crosses
also features signatures from several members of the the block in Houston, recall the film’s tagline, “There’s
film’s cast – including Bronson Pinchot (“Barry”), Joe a time for playing it safe and a time for risky business.”
Pantoliano (“Guido”), Curtis Armstrong (“Miles”) To be clear, this Porsche is 100 percent “Risky Business,”
and Francine Locke (“Shower Girl”) – and comes and at the same time, anything but risky business.
with several images of the car on set covered in – Eric Becker
camera rigging equipment. For up-to-date information on this vehicle, visit Barrett-Jackson.com

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