Porsche

Patina’d Notchback: 1961 Porsche 356 Super

When we hear the word “notchback”, we often think of a Fox body Mustang. Perhaps even one in police-spec configuration, as the highway patrols seemed to love the upright two-doors. But the same word has relevance in the air-cooled… more»

Exotic Shed Find? 1974 Porsche 914/4

We’ve seen many exotic cars sitting in barns over the last few years here, and whether a person considers a 1974 Porsche 914 “exotic” or not, it’s nonetheless a Porsche, which a lot of people think of when they… more»

Worth Fixing? 1962 Porsche 356 Project

There’s a certain level of empathy we tend to have here at Barn Finds when it comes to rescuing forlorn project cars. Many of us would likely make bad decisions (myself included) to save a special car that was… more»

Last of the Breed: 1976 Porsche 914 2.0

In 1970, Porsche debuted a mid-engined road car that was wildly revolutionary.  Unfortunately, lukewarm styling and a pedestrian powerplant provided by partner Volkswagen threw a wet blanket on sales.  When the 914 finally went out of production, it had… more»

Project Slant Nose: 1980 Porsche 911

Despite all of us knowing a thing or two about the automotive hobby, we’re occasionally reminded that not everyone lives in the same world. For instance: if you happen to own a European sports car that is known for… more»

Project Car Bonanza: Mercedes, BMW, and Porsche Collection

For a German car nerd like me, listings like these make me suddenly forget all of my other financial obligations and begin looking for cheap transporters heading northbound. I need another project car like I need multiple root canals,… more»

Factory Sunroof! 1962 Porsche 356 B

The 356 has the distinction of being the first production car ever manufactured by Porsche, with its roots dating back to the late 1940s.  Over time, the car received some refinements, and in 1955 it was rebadged the 356… more»

Speedster Alternative: 1959 Porsche 356A Convertible D

This is not a car you see every day, particularly for sale on a random classifieds page in Canada.  The Porsche 356 Convertible D – otherwise known for being a limited-production alternative to the classic Porsche Speedster – is… more»

All Original Carrera: 1985 Porsche 911

When it comes to selling an air-cooled Porsche 911 these days, the need to present the subject car in the best light positive has become increasingly important. For a while there, you could throw up a ratty 911 and… more»

Smyrna Green Coupe: 1962 Porsche 356

This 1962 Porsche 356 has a few different storylines to its credit, beyond just being a barn find specimen. For one, it’s a very pretty color that we don’t often see: Smyrna Green, which is an absolute treat for… more»

German Express: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo

Although I’ve never felt a genuine passion for Porsches, I have long admired the company’s engineering prowess. Their racing models often produce staggering horsepower, but most road cars fall in the modest category. That it can extract impressive performance… more»

16K Original Miles: 1987 Porsche 930

$235,000 may seem like an insane amount of money to blow on a single car, but it’s business as usual for an air-cooled Porsche 911. Of course, this is a turbocharged 930 model with only 16,600 miles, so the… more»

Make Offer Worthy? 1962 Porsche 356B

When is a deal actually a deal – and when should you try and come together at a lower price? That’s the question in front of you with this 1962 Porsche 356B which is offered for $39,000 and located… more»

Factory Fuel Injection: 1976 Porsche 912

It’s rare to see a listing wherein the seller discusses the fuel economy of a vintage Porsche, but according to the listing for this 1976 Porsche 912 with one-year-only factory fuel injection, you can see upwards of 450 miles… more»

Honest Driver: 1956 Porsche 356

In a world where seemingly every vintage Porsche is over-restored to the point of being sold as a museum piece rather than a driver’s car, it is extremely refreshing to see an air-cooled model for sale that has prioritized… more»

Driveway Find: 1969 Porsche 911S

It’s truly amazing how little information you can post in a listing and still see very real money come in the door. That’s certainly the case with this 1969 Porsche 911S, which is shown in a leaf-strewn driveway with… more»

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