Porsche

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»

No Reserve Project: 1966 Porsche 912

Years ago, when I was an idealistic man in my early 20s, I assumed that driver-quality ’60s 911s and 356s would always be within reach of the average middle class car hoarder. Well, we all know how that turned… more»

Whale Tail Turbo: 1976 Porsche 930

The original turbocharged Porsche 911 was a ferocious beast of a performance car when introduced, and today, it remains one of the more collectible air-cooled models you can buy. That said, it actually looks somewhat affordable when you compare… more»

Restore or Restomod? 1982 Porsche 911 SC Targa

When you have the perspective of knowing a project car without an engine or transmission at one time, sold for peanuts, it can be hard to rationalize how expensive the same car now costs. Inflation, and all that. This… more»

Rebuilt Engine and No Rust: 1975 Porsche 914 1.8

As we are all well aware, the Porsche 914 was born under a heavy thundercloud of controversy.  Maligned as not being a true Porsche due to its Volkswagen engine and some of its parts, the purists derided the car… more»

Dad’s Sports Car: 1989 Porsche 928 S4

Time waits for no man. Unfortunately, this 1989 Porsche 928 S4 has fallen down the slippery slope of neglect and borderline abandonment after the seller’s father reached a certain point of old age. That’s the reality of the situation… more»

Desert Driver: 1979 Porsche 911 Targa

This 1979 Porsche 911 Targa is an interesting assortment of pieces, and it’s delightfully driver-quality in its condition. It looks like it could be a Euro-spec car but I’m not entirely sure; it has one amber rear turn signal… more»

Mechanic’s Special: 1971 Porsche 911S Targa

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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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