A “mechanic’s special.” This used to be a fairly popular concept, with the local repair facility offering a car for sale that the even the on-duty mechanic was tired of dealing with. 30 years ago, you might even see… more»
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Factory Luggage Included: 1982 Porsche 928 Weissach Edition
What does it say about a certain era of car buyers that they were swayed into buying a car due to special trim and colors? It seems like the 1980s represented the peak period of manufacturers attempting to entice… more»
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Porsche Powered: VW/Porsche T3 B32 Caravelle
We talk about the concept of “factory hot rods” every now and again, such as with this recent Ford Taurus SHO entry. One of the ways the waters tend to get muddied is when a vehicle is modified so… more»
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Sacrilegious Project: 1977 Porsche 911 Targa
The amazing increase in Porsche prices over the past decade has left many Porsche fans in despair—especially the ones who haven’t picked up a Porsche yet. Even rough 924 Porsches are going for ridiculous prices at the moment. Of… more»
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V8 5-Speed: 1983 Porsche 928 S
Do any of you have a car you can’t quite extricate completely from your project car sub-conscious? That is certainly the case for me with the Porsche 928, a classic GT cruiser that offers space-age looks and lustrous V8… more»
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BF Auction: 1974 Porsche 914 2.0
Choosing a project candidate can sometimes be challenging, particularly if the buyer seeks something slightly exotic. Many cars of that type are expensive, parts can cost a small fortune, and drivetrains are often complicated. However, this 1974 Porsche 914… more»
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Field Find: Laser Porsche 917 Kit Car
Does the location of a project car ever stir you to want to rescue it solely for the story of how you found it? To me, that is a portion of what makes every barn find so captivating: where… more»
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12K Original Miles: 1990 Porsche 911 Targa
A few years ago – literally – it was a commonly held belief that the Targa-roofed Porsche 911 was among the least desirable made. Values reflected this, and you’d be hard-pressed to go to market with a Targa variant… more»
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Discounted Project Car: 1964 Porsche 356 C
Every now and again, it seems like there is actually a reasonable deal in the air-cooled Porsche world – but those opportunities are fleeting and don’t tend to stick around long. This 1964 Porsche 356 C is listed with… more»
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No Reserve: 1978 Porsche 911 Targa
Here’s a car that was once quite attainable but has since become a bit of an item: the Porsche 911 Targa. Now, I know, we talk a lot about the rise in value for air-cooled 911s, but the Targa… more»
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Turbo Time Capsule: 1986 Porsche 944
Sitting in this garage is what many people believe to be the forgotten hero of the 1980s Porsche range. The 944 Turbo combined muscular looks, impressive handling, and an engine that provided neck-snapping acceleration. Our feature car is a… more»
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Package Deal: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo Projects
Do you ever notice that some cars are perpetually in a project state? I feel like we see the turbocharged Porsche 924 looking like this sorry car here on a flatbed far more often than we see one sitting… more»
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BF Auction: 2005 Porsche Boxster
After helping the seller find new homes for the classic cars parked in her barn, Deborah hopes to find a good home for this 2005 Porsche Boxster with a Barn Finds Reader. While it’s newer than we typically list,… more»
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Dry Stored Stage 2: 1982 Porsche 924 Turbo
While prices for upper-end 356 and 911 Porsche automobiles are approaching those of used Learjets, Porsche made a lot of other Porsches that have seen their share of attention as collectibles in the past decade. One of the more… more»
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No Reserve Slick Top: 1978 Porsche 911SC
There’s a mild obsession in some car communities over the term, “slick top.” As you might deduct, this is in reference to the fact that the car does not have a sunroof, and of course, there’s all sorts of… more»
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Gold G-Body: 1983 Porsche 911SC
We saw this 1983 Porsche 911SC a few weeks back, and it’s here again with new photos and a fairly active auction at the moment. Will it reach reserve this time and find a new owner? Time will tell…. more»
