Hiding in this garage is what could potentially be the cheapest Porsches we have seen at Barn Finds. Admittedly, the 1977 Porsche 924 isn’t everybody’s cup of tea, but when a seller lists one with No Reserve, it deserves a close look. It has 79,000 miles on the clock, and although it doesn’t currently run, the problem appears to be a fuel delivery issue that may only require a new pump. The seller has listed the Porsche here on eBay in Bismarck, North Dakota. Nineteen bids have pushed the price to a mere $1,825 as the auction heads into its final hours. With No Reserve in play, this Porsche is guaranteed to find a new home.
Porsche introduced the 924 for the 1976 model year, marketing it as an affordable replacement for the 914 and the 912E. It struck a chord with customers and remained on sale until 1988. This 924 rolled off the line during the second production year, finished in classy Diamond Silver. The paint shines quite nicely, and there is no evidence of patchiness or other problems that often afflict this paint shade. The panels are generally straight, although there is a repairable dent in the driver’s door, and a few minor bumps and bruises. However, the car remains presentable as-is. The buyer could attempt a DIY cosmetic restoration, and if the bidding remains low, it would be an affordable starting point. There are no signs of rust, and the trim and glass are in good condition.
This Porsche’s interior continues the exterior theme of “presentable, but imperfect.” None of its issues are severe, and could be disguised fairly inexpensively if the buyer doesn’t wish to invest big bucks into this classic. The dashpad cracked due to UV exposure, and the new owner could fit a cover if they don’t wish to spend around $150 on a permanent overlay. The driver’s seat shows a seam separation between the cloth and vinyl, but an upholsterer should have no trouble repairing it. Alternatively, high-quality slipcovers would hide the problem. Otherwise, the interior is very presentable, featuring air conditioning and an AM/FM radio/8-track player.
Porsche walked an unfamiliar path with the 924. It was the company’s first road-going production model featuring a front-engine/rear-drive configuration. The company sourced the 2.0-liter four from Volkswagen, with this motor sending 95hp and 109 ft/lbs of torque to the road via a four-speed manual transmission. The 924 doesn’t feature power steering, but its brakes are assisted. The seller indicates that this classic has 79,000 miles on the clock, and if that figure is genuine, the longevity of the car’s mechanical components should allow it to ply our roads for many years. The motor isn’t currently running, and it seems the issue is a recent development. The seller believes it is related to fuel delivery, which could be as simple as a faulty fuel pump. If the bidding remains low, there is scope for the buyer to address this problem without breaking the bank.
The 1977 Porsche 924 may have been the company’s entry-level model, but it sold in very respectable numbers, justifying its development. This classic presents quite nicely, and hiding its interior shortcomings would be easy and inexpensive if the buyer wishes to maintain the “cheap and cheerful” approach. The bidding has been spirited, but the price remains rock-bottom. Do you think it will climb? If so, how much do you think someone would be prepared to pay to take this Porsche home?
This model may seem like the bottom of the list for Porsches, but when my dad bought his ’78 brand new, people treated it like a spaceship had landed in town. The looks it got when he picked me up at school made me feel like a celebrity. Sold it 3 years ago for $7,500. Miss that distinctive engine sound at idle.
Our ’77 with a ’78 European limited edition engine was a great car that we autocrossed, bought groceries with, drove across the country in, and just generally had fun with. Nice car here.
Sometimes, even if you’re not in love you have to say,” What the heck this is too good to be true”.
I drove the first 924 in the country. (Belonged to Porsche) I loved the body style and the handling. But was quite disappointed with the lack of power. I was not happy with the issues my customers were having with theirs. One of the funniest problems that one of my customers was having was overheating at low to medium speed. It was fine in traffic and would idle all day in severe heat with no overheating. And at highway speed no issues. But once you started to slow down a little. It would overheat. It made several trips to the Porsche dealership for the warranty repair. But they were unable to find the problem. He brought the car to me and while we were standing in front of of the car. The cooling fan turned on (it was idling) andcI noticed that hot air was blowing on me. Yep! The wiring to the electric cooling fan was reversed. I pulled the connector apart and reversed the wires. He drove itca couple of days with no issues, so I called my (adopted) Dad who worked for Porsche and let him know what I found. A couple of weeks later my customer got a recall notice about overheating. I have never been opposed to the car, but I would install an engine with alot more horsepower.
Sold for a high bid of $3,550 on 6/11/2026, there were 32 bids from 8 bidders.
Steve R