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»
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Jul 15, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
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»
Jul 14, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
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»
Jun 30, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
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»
Jun 27, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
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»
Jun 21, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
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»
Jun 19, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
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»
Jun 15, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
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»
Jun 14, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
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»
Jun 7, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
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»
Jun 7, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
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»
May 29, 2024 • Auctions • 35 Comments
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»
May 29, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
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»
May 27, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
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»
May 22, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
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»
May 17, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
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»
