Porsche

Factory Lightweight: 1993 Porsche 911 RS America

In Porsche folklore, the combination of a hardtop coupe with a lightweight designation makes for one of the more sought-after models in the company’s family tree. Through the years, Porsche has offered a naturally-aspirated model with the added bonus… more»

Close Enough? 1957 Porsche Speedster Replica

Kit cars, even after all these years, still seem to be the Rodney Dangerfield of automobiles.  They just don’t get no respect.  Is that a fair attitude to take?  The majority of them were built to replicate famous vehicles… more»

Porsche Turbo Powered: 1975 Sterling Kit Car

Kit cars offer buyers the best of both worlds. Most are exotic-looking vehicles that can’t help but turn heads. They achieve this feat while the svelte body typically rests on pretty humble underpinnings like those provided by a Volkswagen… more»

BF Auction: 1961 Porsche 356B T5 Coupe

We are helping a friend here in Idaho find new homes for their Porsche projects. You may have already seen the 356B shell we are auctioning for them; if not, you can find it here. Next up is this… more»

BF Auction: 1962 Porsche 356B Coupe

Over the past decade, interest in and value for air-cooled Porsches have grown strongly. If you’ve experienced one, then you probably understand the enthusiasm. Early examples are some of the most sought-after due to their excellent handling, solid build… more»

Grand Prix White: 1988 Porsche 911

White-on-white is an iconic color scheme from the late 80s. Numerous makes and models utilized this color-matched combination to make special edition models stand out, from the Isuzu Impulse to the Pontiac Trans Am. In the case of Porsche,… more»

Rare Special Edition: 1988 Porsche 924S

The Porsche 924 has long been heralded as a suitable entry-level option to vintage sports car ownership. However, even among stingy enthusiasts, there can be a resistance to ponying up any amount of cash for a car that has… more»

Six Cylinder Investment: 1970 Porsche 914-6

Porsche’s much-maligned 914 represents one of the most obvious “what if?” scenarios in automotive history.  What if the original deal with Volkswagen was honored?  What if Porsche found a way to make the six-cylinder variant more distinctive?  What if… more»

Too Rough to Restore? 1956 Porsche 356 T1 Coupe

Over the last five to seven years, the value of many different car models has skyrocketed, and it is interesting to speculate on why this is and which models will be next. Remember when Gen 1 Broncos were affordable?… more»

Estate Sale: 1974 Porsche 914 2.0

If you hanker for a Porsche 914, you’re in luck. Despite recent appreciation, you can still buy this plentiful model for prices ranging from high four-figures for a project, to low teens for a driver, up to nearly six… more»

1-of-1? 1980 Porsche 911 Targa SCR by RUF

Rarity claims can sometimes prove challenging to confirm, especially when the vehicle in question is the product of a third-party tuning house. However, potential buyers may be able to obtain evidence that this 1980 Porsche 911 is the only… more»

Shed Find: 1968 Porsche 912 Targa

If you’re looking for an early Porsche that won’t require taking out a second mortgage on your house, perhaps this 1968 Porsche 912 Targa project in Benicia, California is the find for you. It needs tons of work, but… more»

Sportomatic Equipped! 1977 Porsche 911S

Is it an automatic transmission or not? Well, it’s a sorta inbetweeney and according to the seller of this 1977 Porsche 911S, it’s one of only 58 assembled that year equipped with the Sportomatic transaxle. It’s a new one… more»

Matching Numbers Super 90: 1961 Porsche 356B

I just read a profile in the Wall Street Journal of a long-term Porsche 356 owner who had finally completed the restoration of his project car after four decades. 40 years of house moves, job changes, and various shops messing with… more»

Factory Fuel Injection: 1973 Porsche 914 2.0

One of the few Porsches left that hasn’t become an absolute rocketship value-wise is the mid-engined 914. Of course, there are obvious reasons for that, stemming from the fact that this has always been considered an entry level model, and its… more»

Storage Find Smorgasbord: BMW Isetta, Pontiac Catalina, and More!

One of my favorite listing “types” is a mish-mash of cars offered for sale by a guy who is likely similar to many of us: a variety of vehicular interests, all colliding together in a cinder block garage. The… more»

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