Porsche

Ready to Roll: 1977 Porsche 911S Targa

Were it not for a discussion between father and son, the 911 would have been a notchback rather than a fastback. When it was time to innovate away from the 356, Porsche assigned the design duties to Butzi Porsche,… more»

350 V8 Powered: 1973 Porsche 914

To put a big engine in a little car isn’t necessarily a major accomplishment. To put a big engine in a little car and still have it drive well – that’s a much different kettle of fish. It may… more»

Cheap and Rare: 1982 Porsche 924 Turbo

We see a lot of potential projects filter through these pages, but every now and again, there’s a car that seems like an exceptional deal even compared to all the vehicles we look at. This rough 1982 Porsche 924… more»

Show Winner: 1965 Porsche 356C 1600SC

In a poetic but weirdly unrevealing listing here on eBay, we find this 1965 Porsche SC bid to $56,156, reserve not met, located in Newport Beach, California. The seller indicates this car is a show winner and has covered… more»

Lime Green Survivor: 1975 Porsche 911 S

The right colors and condition can make all the difference in practically any vintage car or truck, but it has a particular impact on immensely collectible models like the Porsche 911. This 1975 911 S Targa was supposedly owned… more»

Dusty German Classic: 1967 Porsche 911 S

Occasionally, a classic will appear on our desks at Barn Finds, and we wish they could talk. Such is the case with this 1967 Porsche 911 S. It seems to have led a colorful life, but the seller offers… more»

Colorful History: 1977 Porsche 911

I love a car with a good story, the more colorful, the better. Some of you likely don’t feel the same way, preferring that the car in question led a simple life in the care of one owner while… more»

Looks Real: 1959 Porsche Speedster Replica

The car magazines of the 80s and 90s were laden with advertisements for both cars and parts that now look like absolute bargains in retrospect. I can remember ads for the Tire Rack showing BBS wheels that now trade… more»

No Reserve1980 Porsche 911 SC

As much as I hate to admit it, I really have become a Porsche 911 fan over the last few years. There was part of me that didn’t want to admit these cars were all they were made up… more»

Rare 1994 Porsche Speedster Project

Over the last several months, I’ve wanted to get into a 964-chassis Porsche 911. Sadly, I’ve realized that I’ve likely missed the boat (again) as prices have been steadily skyrocketing. The 964 is one of the last of the… more»

Not Going to Finish: 1968 Porsche 912

The premise of a project is one that tempts many of us, especially if the car in question has a decent shot at increasing in value. As projects often do, they fall behind or simply off our list of… more»

Air-Cooled Garage Find: 1968 Porsche 912

The arrival of the Porsche 911 in 1963 changed the automotive business forever – an inflection point that we best appreciate in hindsight. But the existence of the 911 prompted one unintended consequence immediately: the 356 – Porsche’s mainstay… more»

Sand Beige Survivor: 1967 Porsche 912

For years, the Porsche 912 wasn’t exactly coveted after. Like a Targa model or anything equipped with Tiptronic, the 912 just wasn’t the car enthusiasts pined for. However, that’s all changed as the prices for long-hood 911s have spiked,… more»

1986 Porsche 930 Turbo Garage Find

It’s always amazing how some cars that most of us define as exotic or spectacular in some capacity still end up becoming dusty pieces of garage art for certain caretakers. In the case of this desirable turbocharged Porsche 930,… more»

Murano Green Project: 1990 Porsche 911

The 964-chassis Porsche 911 is one of my absolute favorite eras of the classic air-cooled sports car, and examples like this rare Murano Green Carrera 4 are seriously tempting. However, in recent years, the values for these early 90s… more»

Carport Find: 1972 Porsche 911 Targa

It’s amazing how many old-school Porsches still litter the back alleys and private driveways of California. When you consider how often a non-running air-cooled 911 pops up out west, it’s no surprise at all that dealers like Beverly Hills… more»