Look Behind the Seats: Porsche Gave the 928 Sun Visors at the Back

The Porsche 928 had small sun visors near the top of its rear hatch opening, roughly level with the tailgate hinges. They helped shade the rear cabin from sunshine entering through the large, sloping glass hatch.

There is plenty to look at in a Porsche 928 before anyone starts examining its sun visors. The shape still draws attention, the headlights invite a demonstration, and the engine usually takes over the conversation once the bonnet is open.

The little flaps at the back are easier to miss.

They sit high in the rear of the cabin, near the tailgate hinges. Porsche mentions them in its own retrospective on the 928, describing their role in shading the rear beneath the expansive glass. 

The location makes sense once the car is viewed from the side. The 928’s hatch sweeps down behind the roof, creating a generous glazed area over the rear cabin and luggage space. It is an important part of the car’s appearance, but it also gives sunshine another route inside.

A visor above the windscreen cannot do much about light arriving from behind. Porsche put another pair nearer the source.

They were a modest answer, covering only part of that glass. Nobody should expect them to perform like a full-window blind or make air conditioning unnecessary. Their interest lies in how specifically they address the cabin around them.

A small part of the grand-touring idea

The 928 was designed for travelling as well as driving quickly. Its rear visors are a reminder that a touring car’s comfort depends on details beyond the front seats.

They are also the sort of detail worth checking when looking at a classic. A missing flap can be less obvious than a damaged dashboard or worn seat, particularly to a buyer who never knew it belonged there. Photographs often concentrate on the instruments and front upholstery, leaving the area around the rear hinges out of view.

Look at the fittings as well as the visors themselves. If something is missing or damaged, establish the correct replacement for the car’s year and interior before assuming any 928 part will do. Matching an old interior involves more than finding roughly the right shade of brown.

No rear visor is likely to decide whether a 928 is worth buying. Mechanical condition and maintenance history deserve far more attention. Still, a complete cabin is satisfying, and these small pieces provide an excellent reason to look beyond the familiar views.

The next time a 928’s hatch is open, glance upwards before looking into the luggage compartment. What resembles a stray piece of trim may be a sun visor doing a job normally associated with the other end of the car.