In recent years, my opinion on some replicas has softened quite a bit from the day and age where I scoffed at nearly all of them. The Porsche 356 and 550 replicas have done a particularly good job of… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1965 Porsche 356C Project
There are two problems with affordable projects: one, you can more easily justify bringing it home because the price difference between it and a finished car is so great, it seems like a sound deal. And second, a project… more»
Red and Rare: 1982 Porsche 928
In the 1970s, while Giorgetto Giugiaro and Marcello Gandini were outdoing each other with every new wedge-y sports car that spun off their pens, Porsche was contemplating a potential grand touring car. Sales of the 911 had dipped and… more»
One Year Only: 1976 Porsche 912E
I guess it could be considered the automotive equivalent of getting the band back together again when Porsche released the 912E in 1976. Viewed as a temporary replacement for the 914 as the company completed development work on the… more»
Craigslist Find: 1970 Porsche 911 RS Tribute
If you want a genuine Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS, be prepared to shell out a lot of money. In a world where supercars are surprisingly common, the connoisseur’s choice is a vehicle like, a limited production sports model… more»
Grand Prix White Targa: 1979 Porsche 911 SC
A colleague once told me, “All race cars are white.” These words were spoken as I looked out at a very dilapidated Mazda Miata I had just purchased and realized the only path forward was to make it into… more»
Last Of The Air-Cooled: 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera
The 993 Porsche represents the best of the breed in many ways. Its technical components were substantially upgraded over its predecessor, the 964. The body was completely restyled by British designer Tony Hatter, with a flowing front end and… more»
Well Documented: 1986 Porsche 944
Almost all of us want to find the best price possible for a collector or hobby vehicles – it’s common sense. However, there are occasions for paying top dollar or at least market rate when a car appears to… more»
Parked for 10 Years: 1978 Porsche 911
Because I’m a sucker for a good “car discovery” story, I’m taken with the tale behind this 1978 Porsche 911 that popped up on Facebook a few days ago. The owner claims he used to drive this 911 every… more»
BF Auction: 1986 Porsche 930/935 Turbo Project
If you’re ready to go racing—or build something that could—this 1986 Porsche 930/935 Turbo might be the project you’ve been looking for. It’s a full-blown race chassis with extensive carbon fiber upgrades, and while the engine and transmission are… more»
Slantnose Turbo Kit: 1986 Porsche 911
There’s a lot going on here, but let’s start with the basics: this is a European-market 1986 Porsche 911, which translates into it instantly being a bit more desirable than a U.S. model. It’s undergone a typical slantnose conversion;… more»
The Enthusiast’s Tractor: 1962 Porsche 238 Standard Star
The idea of accessorizing your collection around an affinity for a certain brand is not a new concept. To someone who has a garage full of Porsches, adding one of the few tractors produced by the company in the… more»
Rare in Green: 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo
When it comes to Porsche 911s, the 911 Turbo is the top banana. In fact, among automotive investments you can make, it’s probably one of the best ones in terms of ROI and never-ending appreciation. These were borderline supercars… more»
Garage Kept Driver: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo
For a few days every month, I convince myself that I need a front-engined Porsche. It could be a 928, or a 968, and in today’s case, a 944. This usually follows a chance encounter with a 911 listing… more»
Irish Green Long-Hood: 1969 Porsche 912
If you patronize a local repair shop, you have likely encountered some delays as of late, either due to supply chain issues, lack of personnel, or both. The seller of this 1969 Porsche 912 mentions a 3-month delay in… more»
Daily Driver! 1973 Porsche 914 1.7 Liter
If you’re in the market for a Porsche 914, this example is worth consideration. It’s presented by a seller who knows enough to pull the battery and show us the pan. He’s installed a heavy-duty kill switch. He’s using… more»