This Porsche 911 Targa is listed for sale with an asking price of nearly $50,000, a number that a few years ago would have seemed out of line for an older Targa. However, the Targa in particular seems to… more»
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BF Auction: 2001 Porsche Boxster
After purchasing a 2003 Porsche Boxster S, we decided to dive into water-cooled Porsches. We bought a beautiful 996 911, which we recently sold to make room for a big project. While our Boxster S was a blast, we… more»
Turbo-Look Cab: 1987 Porsche 911
If you’re going to go hunting for a desirable Porsche 911, starting with one featuring Turbo-inspired bodywork is a good choice. While there are numerous cases of cars being scoffed at when they attempt to resemble a high horsepower… more»
BF Auction: 2002 Porsche 911 6-Speed
We find ourselves in a bit of a pickle! After purchasing and thoroughly enjoying a Porsche Boxster, we decided to buy a water-cooled Porsche 911. Well, we found a fantastic low-mileage example, but a new project car is on its… more»
Drive or Restore? 1966 Porsche 912
This Porsche 912 has all the right vibes for giving the next owner the ultimate question: leave it alone and drive the doors off of it, or take it down to bare metal and restore it back to its… more»
Uncommon Sunroof Feature: 1971 Porsche 911T
Rough! That’s one way to describe this 1971 Porsche 911T. Believe me, I like pre-big bumper 911s as much as the next guy, they have a certain raw sports car vibe that’s a palpable draw. But this Elyria, Ohio… more»
Street Legal Race Car: 1999 Porsche 996.1 GT3 Cup
When it comes to race cars, Porsche is near the top of the heap for building vehicles that are dominant on the road and the track. As such, it’s not a surprise that occasionally, it builds track cars that… more»
Rare 1970 Porsche 911E Targa
The 1970 911E was designed to have better handling than the 911T or the 911S. It came with a longer wheelbase, Bosch fuel injection, and Fuch alloy wheels. The E was considered the “mid-range” trim level. This 911 comes… more»
Reasonably Priced GT: 1984 Porsche 928S
Sometimes, being short on details in a craigslist listing isn’t the crime we think it is. It all depends on the information presented, and in the case of this Porsche 928, I suspect the seller is the kind of… more»
Numbers Matching: 1965 Porsche 912
There’s a funny wrinkle in vintage cars when it comes to originality and asking prices. In general, enthusiasts prefer to find cars that remain highly original, and will pay a premium for them. But that asking price has to… more»
One Owner Targa: 1973 Porsche 911E
Originality rules all when it comes to vintage vehicles. Yes, maintenance history, ownership provenance, and running condition are almost all equally important, but I’m amazed at how often originality can influence purchasing decisions. The 1973 Porsche 911E shown here… more»
Running and Driving Project: 1964 Porsche 356C
No matter how bad a car looks, you can’t always judge a book by its cover. Looking at this Porsche 356, one would think it was DOA – do not pass go – no way, no how. Turns out,… more»
Affordable Porsche Performance? 1999 Supercharged 911 Carrera!
As the prices of vintage Porsches continue to climb, many enthusiasts are getting priced out of Stuttgart’s finest offerings. Even the prices of their “lesser” considered models that many people turned to for affordable options are climbing above the… more»
German GT Project: 1979 Porsche 928
Not only does this formerly brilliant grand tourer look sad, the seller’s tale is sad as well. He is beset with a serious health issue and has been liquidating his collection – never a story we want to hear…. more»
BF Auction: No Reserve 2003 Porsche Boxster S
Over the past decade, we’ve had more than a few Porsche 914s pass through Barn Finds HQ. They are great sports cars with incredible handling, but finding affordable and solid examples is getting harder. It recently dawned on us… more»
Silver Metallic Paint: 1959 Porsche 356 A
The seller “Dusty Cars” seems to have a lock on finding survivor-grade air-cooled Porsches with either incredibly desirable specs, a wonderful story, or in the case of this 1959 356, both. The car shown here is a 356A T2… more»