Among the many ways European-market variants of US cars are better include lighter weight and more power. The weight savings comes from not having ridiculous steel safety bars in the doors and other nonsense, while the power oftentimes is… more»
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Nov 22, 2017 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Brumos Connection? 1971 Porsche 911T
There’s a monstrous opening bid on this package of Porsches, with the star of the show being this 1971 911T painted in Euro-market-only Signal Orange paint. The seller is also including an additional 911E as well as a second… more»
Nov 22, 2017 • Uncategorized • 48 Comments
Found Under The Barn: 1967 Porsche 912
Ziebart may be the best-known name in rustproofing, but no matter how thoroughly your new Porsche has been treated, if you park it for 42 years in what looks like the root cellar of a barn, it’s gonna rust…. more»
Nov 15, 2017 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Dusty Grand Tourer: 1985 Porsche 928S4
A few days ago, we profiled a stock Porsche 911S with sport seats that was being cleared out of a Texas estate. It looked like there were more cars hiding in the background, and we were right: this 1985… more»
Nov 12, 2017 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
Rennsport Bound: 1986 Porsche 944 4X4
On October 18, Porsche announced that the 2018 Rennsport Reunion will be held at The Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula in California. The Rennsport Reunion is a four day extravaganza of all things Porsche, including… more»
Nov 12, 2017 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Selling Dad’s Projects: 1977 Porsche 911S
This 1977 Porsche 911S has already attracted bids over $20,000 with plenty of time left in the auction. The car is part of a larger collection of vehicles that the seller is clearing out as part of his father’s… more»
Nov 8, 2017 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Period Perfect: 1958 Porsche 356 A Coupe
Even with the run-up in prices of the original Porsche 356, there are some examples that are likely worth every penny due to high levels of preservation. This 1958 356 “A” coupe is one of those cars, displaying many… more»
Nov 5, 2017 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Non-Turbo Widebody: 1979 Porsche 911 SC
One of the most significant 911s of the 1980s was the monstrous 930, a turbocharged bahnstormer that challenged even the best drivers. If you didn’t fancy putting your driving skills to the test every time you climbed behind the… more»
Oct 22, 2017 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Outlaw or Restore: 1974 Porsche 911
The market for air-cooled 911s seems to be correcting a bit, with only the best cars or survivor-grade projects going for top dollar. That’s a good thing, because it means some cars deserving of restoration will become attainable for… more»
Oct 18, 2017 • Uncategorized • 30 Comments
Black Plate 1961 Porsche 356 Super 1600!
I recently had a reader ask why California Black Plates are so popular with collectors and why it’s so special. Well, that’s a good question! Besides looking so much cooler than modern license plates, they proved an easy way… more»
Sep 29, 2017 • For Sale • 34 Comments
High Miler: $3,500 1982 Porsche 928
Buying a cheap Porsche is a risky move in any form, but bear with me here: this 1982 928 has close to 200,000 miles on the clock. I say you can’t get there without a fastidious owner committed to… more»
Sep 22, 2017 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Aircraft Hangar Find: 1987 Porsche 930
Few cars scream ’80s excess louder than the original Porsche 930, the turbocharged supercar that frightened road test editors and track day enthusiasts from its introduction to the present day. Valued have been rising, and this example here on eBay was… more»
Sep 16, 2017 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Serial Number One: 1968 Porsche 912 Targa
Porshces sporting the soft-window Targa setup are generally a desirable specimen, given their relative obscurity. This 912 for sale in Connecticut is in restorable condition and sports the rare folding window. However, it’s made a touch more rare thanks… more»
Aug 30, 2017 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Brochure Model: 1973 Porsche 914
If, like me, you’re a fan or collector of automotive sales brochures, you know that there’s a certain cachet to the colors shown on cars in their brochures. They’re often high-impact, or very of-the-moment, or sometimes they just show… more»
Aug 27, 2017 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Military Import: 1979 Porsche 911SC
This 1979 Porsche 911SC is listed by the seller as a ROW model, or “Rest of the World” example that wasn’t originally indended for the US market. Found near the well-known Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot, the seller… more»
Aug 24, 2017 • Auctions • 11 Comments
BF AUCTION: 1989 Porsche 944
There was a time when we wouldn’t have ever considering buying a front engined Porsche, but now that even 914s are fetching decent money, 924s and 944s are seeming like the most affordable way into the Porsche Club. That… more»
