Introduced for the 1964 model year as the successor to the Porsche 356, the 911 established the basic formula that continues today: a rear-mounted flat-six engine, distinctive fastback profile and an emphasis on combining everyday usability with serious performance.
Early 1964–73 911s, now commonly called the “long-hood” cars, began with a 2.0-liter air-cooled flat-six. Engine displacement and performance steadily increased through 2.2- and 2.4-liter versions, culminating in cars such as the 1973 Carrera RS 2.7, one of the most celebrated early 911s.
For 1974, Porsche substantially redesigned the 911 to meet new U.S. bumper regulations. The resulting 1974–77 cars introduced large aluminum impact bumpers with accordion-style rubber extensions, creating the basic body design that would remain through 1989. These cars generally used 2.7-liter flat-six engines, with numerous versions sold as the 911, 911 S and Carrera depending on year and market. Bosch CIS fuel injection was widely used, although some European Carrera models retained mechanical fuel injection. U.S. emissions equipment and thermal reactors contributed to increased engine temperatures, and the 2.7-liter magnesium-case engines became known for problems including pulled cylinder-head studs when subjected to excessive heat. Properly updated examples can be considerably more reliable.
The 1978 model year brought a significant mechanical upgrade with the introduction of the 911 SC. Its new 3.0-liter aluminum-case flat-six was stronger and more durable than the preceding magnesium-case 2.7. The SC retained Bosch CIS injection and the Type 915 five-speed manual transmission but offered improved torque and drivability. U.S. cars initially produced about 180 horsepower, with output increasing during the model run, while European-market versions generally offered more power. The SC also received wider rear bodywork derived from the Carrera, accommodating wider wheels and tires and giving it a noticeably more muscular stance than most 1974–77 911s.
The 1978–83 SC evolved incrementally. Porsche improved engine management and emissions equipment, while compression ratios and horsepower changed depending on year and market. For 1980, European-market output increased to 188 horsepower (and 204 hp for 1981–83), while U.S.-spec cars remained around 180 horsepower throughout the SC’s run due to strict emissions regulations. The SC was available as a Coupe and Targa throughout production, with the 911 SC Cabriolet arriving for 1983—Porsche’s first production convertible since the 356. Its combination of the stronger 3.0-liter engine, galvanized body construction, relatively simple mechanical systems and classic 911 styling has made the SC one of the most popular entry points into vintage air-cooled 911 ownership.
For 1984, the SC gave way to the Carrera 3.2. A larger 3.2-liter engine and Bosch Motronic electronic fuel injection replaced the SC’s CIS system, providing more power, improved fuel economy and better cold-start behavior. Early Carrera 3.2 cars retained the 915 transmission, but for 1987 Porsche introduced the stronger, smoother-shifting G50 five-speed gearbox with a hydraulic clutch.
The 911 series continued in 1989, but Porsche officially referred to the later cars as 964, 993, 996, 997, and 992 models.
Important Sales Reviewed by SCM Experts
Each month for the past 38 years, SCM’s analysts have reviewed 5 to 7 significant cars sold at auction, and discuss what options, history, or details made that particular more or less valuable. They give their expert opinion on the market for these cars, and whether this car was well bought or well sold. If you’re thinking of purchasing a Porsche 911, you’ll likely find these profiles critical in helping you make the right decision.
1988 Porsche 911 CarreraBy Prescott Kelly · Published December 10, 2025
This stunning Carrera 3.2 was ordered new by a Mr. Jacques Boudet, resident in Louveciennes, FRA, on June 18, 1988. Copies of the bill of sale and the original temporary registration document are on file. The Porsche then passed to a Mr. Guy Rocchi before being bought by Mr. Fornas in 2017 from Mr. Rocchi’s […]
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2023 Porsche 911 Sport ClassicBy Prescott Kelly · Published October 14, 2025
This 2023 Porsche is #692 of 1,250 911 Sport Classic examples produced worldwide, all of which link a Turbo-specification twin-turbocharged 3.7L flat-6 with a 7-speed manual transaxle and rear-wheel drive. This example is finished in paint-to-sample Ruby Star over a Heritage Design Interior, which houses heated power-adjustable front seats trimmed in black leather with Pepita-style […]
Read more 1989 Porsche 911 SpeedsterBy Prescott Kelly · Published June 11, 2025
This exceptional 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster is one of just 823 examples produced for the U.S. market, finished in Paint-to-Sample non-metallic Light Yellow (L117) — a heritage color introduced in 1970 and famously popular on the Carrera 2.7 RS. The original Warranty & Maintenance booklet records delivery on August 14, 1989. According to the clean […]
Read more 2001 Porsche 911 TurboBy Jim Schrager · Published June 11, 2025
The fifth generation of the iconic 911 Turbo arrived as not only the fastest street-legal 911 of its time but also the most refined. The all-wheel-drive sports car heralded the arrival of water cooling in the 911, with its twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter flat-6 engine. Enthusiasts and industry publications alike were enamored with its performance, with Car and […]
Read more 1992 Porsche 911 Turbo By Prescott Kelly · Published February 20, 2025
Classically presented in Guards Red (code 80K) over beige leather upholstery, this 1992 964 Turbo is an exceptionally well-preserved example of the legendary Porsche supercar. The 17,600 miles shown at the time of cataloging is reported to be true, and the accompanying CARFAX report helps support the claim. The car has enjoyed a cherished existence […]
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1984 Porsche 911 SC/RSBy Prescott Kelly · Published November 12, 2024
This particular example — the final SC/RS produced — was first earmarked for South African importers Lindsay Saker; however, it was diverted, eventually landing with Tycho Christian van Dijk, owner of the eponymous van Dijk Racing Team, in February 1984. Van Dijk prepared the car with subtle Dutch flag-inspired colors, a hood-mounted rally light pod, […]
Read more 1998 Porsche 911 TurboBy Prescott Kelly · Published October 16, 2024
Claus Vanderborg took delivery of his unique Turbo — the last Type 993 to leave the factory in-period — on September 5, 1998, from Porsche Centre Altötting. Twenty years later, Porsche would make the “Project Gold” 993 Turbo from OEM parts, but that one-off was built for a charity auction and could not be road-registered, […]
Read more 1997 Porsche 911 GT1By Prescott Kelly · Published September 18, 2024
The 993-generation 911 GT1 marks an inflection point between cars that can be run by a knowledgeable privateer and the later mid-2000s LMP2-class RS Spyder that requires further resources and support. Offered for public sale for the first time, this exceptional 911 GT1 — never upgraded to 996-style Evo specification — is supplied with a […]
Read more 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RSBy Prescott Kelly · Published July 18, 2024
This Italian-delivered, one-owner example GT2 RS was built to 2011-model-year specification and finished in Carrara White over a black leather and Alcantara-trimmed interior with Guards Red seat belts. The Porsche was attractively configured with the exterior carbon-fiber package, Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), black instrument dials, carbon-fiber door-entry guards, aluminum doors, an Alcantara gear lever […]
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2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RSRBy Prescott Kelly · Published June 13, 2024
This car was first purchased by Flying Lizard Motorsports, securing three 2007 American Le Mans Series class wins in classic silver/red livery on the way to 2nd in the GT2 standings and 3rd for Jörg Bergmeister and Johannes Van Overbeek. For some, the RSR’s most memorable ALMS finish that year was a 2nd place at […]
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1977 Porsche 911 TurboBy Prescott Kelly · Published May 13, 2024
Offered here is a first-generation 3.0-liter (non-intercooled) model supplied new to the U.S. Imported in 2020, it remained unregistered until January 1, 2022. With the car is a Certificate of Authenticity confirming matching engine and transmission numbers. The 911 is finished in the original color scheme of Sand Beige with brown leather interior, its body […]
Read more 1975 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFIBy Prescott Kelly · Published February 21, 2024
Reported to have initially been used as a dealer demonstration vehicle, [this car] was first sold to Peter Leonhard Sandl of Ingolstadt on March 7, 1975. The car’s original German Fahrzeugbrief shows Sandl’s continued international registration into 1990. Upon moving to Canada, Sandl shipped the car to Vancouver via the Panama Canal aboard the ship […]
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1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 TargaBy Prescott Kelly · Published August 10, 2023
The introduction of the 964-coded 911 in 1989 represented a product refresh by Porsche designers on almost every level. Coincidentally, the 964 represented the last generation that Porsche offered with a Targa roof until it was revived with the Type 991 in 2011. The example offered here was built to North American specification and delivered […]
Read more 1999 Porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe “Sonderwunsch”By Prescott Kelly · Published July 13, 2023
Built as a factory one-off, the 911 Classic Club Coupe marks the first one-off within the Sonderwunsch (special wish) program that is a classic vehicle. Upon arrival, the Carrera was completely stripped of its component parts and treated to a chemical bath, removing all layers of paint. The underbody, placed on a frame-straightening bench, was […]
Read more 1977 Porsche 911S 2.7 CoupeBy Jim Schrager · Published June 14, 2023
Coupled with tolerance for low-lead petrol, vastly superior fuel consumption and increased tank capacity, the new 1974 911 proved superior to its predecessor in every way as a fast, long-distance tourer. By 1977, maximum power output of all non-Carrera models had been standardized at 165 horsepower regardless of the destination market (including California). This manual-transmission […]
Read more 1966 Porsche 911By Jim Schrager · Published May 7, 2023
According to a copy of the Porsche Kardex, this early-production, short-wheelbase 911 was completed on March 24, 1966. It was delivered to Carl Steffens of Mountain View, CA, through Porsche Cars Northeast Inc. of Bedford, MA, one of seven U.S. Porsche distributors during the period. Believed to have been retained by a second California owner […]
Read more 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RSBy Prescott Kelly · Published March 15, 2023
This ultra-rare and ultra-low-mileage U.S.-specification Porsche 911 GT3 RS is believed to be one of only 26 delivered to the U.S. in the dazzling combination of Aqua Blue Metallic with contrasting Guards Red graphics and wheels. Delivered new to Porsche of Spokane, WA, this GT3 RS has been cherished its entire life, showing only 374 […]
Read more 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RSBy Prescott Kelly · Published January 19, 2023
This 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS is a non-sunroof coupe that was sold new in Japan and was imported to the U.S. under previous ownership. The selling dealer acquired it in 2022, and it is finished in Rubystone Red over a black interior. Power comes from a 3.6-liter flat-6 mated to a 5-speed manual transaxle […]
Read more 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Club SportBy Prescott Kelly · Published September 14, 2022
Porsche sporadically released special derivatives of its 911 flagship including the 1973 Carrera RS 2.7, 1974 Carrera RS 3.0, and 1984 911 SC/RS. Continuing this tradition, Porsche introduced a 911 Carrera 3.2 Club Sport model at the 1987 Frankfurt Motor Show. Built with a “less is more” ethos, the Club Sport was created to satisfy […]
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1976 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 Rally RacerBy Thor Thorson · Published June 9, 2022
The 911 rally car offered here is unique among historic Porsches insofar as it has covered more competitive kilometers — equivalent to circumnavigating the world three times — than any other product from the celebrated Stuttgart factory. It was built specifically for the 1977 London–Sydney Marathon and crewed in that event by Polish rally ace […]
Read more 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6By Prescott Kelly · Published June 8, 2022
This 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo is one of approximately 1,500 Turbo 3.6 models produced for the 1993/1994 model year and was first registered in Ohio. It was subsequently registered in Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York, Oregon and Arizona, where it was acquired by the seller in 2022. The car is finished in Guards Red over tan […]
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2016 Porsche 911 RBy Prescott Kelly · Published May 10, 2022
Already a collector’s item before it was launched, the Porsche 911 R was the marque’s gift to driving enthusiasts, an ultimate 911 with extraordinary performance that could be exploited on the road. It was an immediate hit, and the small number of examples to appear on the market saw their prices increase considerably, reflecting the […]
Read more 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 RSR IROCBy Thor Thorson · Published April 15, 2022
In 1973, Roger Penske created a racing series called the International Race of Champions, or IROC. Equally ambitious and unique in concept, the IROC series aimed to place the world’s best racing drivers in identical cars to compete against each other over several rounds at leading U.S. venues. To compete in his special racing series, […]
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1995 Porsche 911 Carrera RSBy Prescott Kelly · Published November 12, 2021
One of approximately 1,000 examples built in total, this 1995 RS came factory optioned with Clubsport spoilers, air conditioning, power windows, a radio, Sport Seats, and 18-inch Speedline wheels with Exclusive color-matched centers. It was imported to the United States from Europe in 2007 and is now being offered for auction by its seller out […]
Read more 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RSBy Prescott Kelly · Published May 13, 2021
Starting with the 2.7 Carrera RS, “RS” variants of the 911 have become coveted for their track readiness, precision and power. Throughout the succeeding generations of 911s, the RS badge remained reserved for only the most hardcore, purpose-built road cars in Porsche’s portfolio and has become highly coveted. With a giant rear wing, large intakes, […]
Read more 1996 Porsche 911 GT2By Prescott Kelly · Published June 11, 2020
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1967 Porsche 911S Sport Kit/Rally KitBy Prescott Kelly · Published September 19, 2019
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1983 Porsche 911SCBy Prescott Kelly · Published April 19, 2019
Exceptional preserved example; less than 8,350 miles from new Well-equipped with desirable factory options. Has factory books and original sale paperwork Includes window sticker and service receipts from new
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1971 Porsche 911S 2.2-Liter CoupeBy Prescott Kelly · Published October 17, 2018
Owned by the vendor in 1978/1979 and from 2009 onwards Professionally restored by Prill Porsche Classics Circa 800 miles since completion in 2015 Restoration bills totaling about £75,000 ($97,400) available Beautiful condition
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1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 LightweightBy Prescott Kelly · Published June 15, 2018
Porsche purchased this car, chassis 1177, on behalf of Finnish racing legend Leo Kinnunen. Kinnunen was at that time racing a Porsche 917/10 Turbo in the Interserie, the European equivalent to the North American Can-Am Challenge series, a series that he would win three years in a row from 1971 to ’73. At Kinnunen’s request, […]
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1973 Porsche 911T 2.4 TargaBy Prescott Kelly · Published February 27, 2018
Completed in July 1973, this 911 is a desirable, late-production 2.4 T Targa featuring Bosch K-Jetronic CIS fuel injection. In all, just 1,302 CIS Targas were built, and they are regarded as the best-performing of all Ts, delivering 140 bhp and a smooth, torque-optimized power band. Painted Kelly Green (code 225-9-2) with beige full leather […]
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1996 Porsche 911 GT2By Prescott Kelly · Published October 19, 2017
One of just 161 road-going 993 GT2s Last of the great air-cooled turbocharged Porsche 911s Just 18,000 km (11,184 miles), with minimal recent use Extensive service records and magnificent in black over black
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1968 Porsche 911 Soft-Window TargaBy Prescott Kelly · Published September 18, 2017
For 1967, Porsche introduced an open-topped variant of the 911. Named for the company’s successive wins in the famous Sicilian road race, the Targa incorporated a stainless-steel roll bar, removable roof panel and fold-away plastic rear window for an open-air experience. Many buyers opted for the conventional glass rear window offered shortly thereafter, making the […]
Read more 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.8By Prescott Kelly · Published July 19, 2017
Only 10 kilometers on the odometer. This car is completely original and as-delivered Still covered with the factory-applied Cosmoline Special-order Polar Silver over Guards Red leather One of only 51 Carrera RSRs produced One of two with a fully trimmed interior Imagine that as a die-hard Porsche fanatic, you wish to have the fastest and […]
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1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Slantnose CoupeBy Prescott Kelly · Published May 23, 2017
3.3-liter turbocharged SOHC flat 6-cylinder engine 4-speed manual transmission Reported to be number 11 of 25 Blackburn-Daly “Slantnose” conversions built in the 1980s Believed to be a three-owner car and repainted once Porsche CoA, owner’s manuals, service records and maintenance booklet (with service stamps) Original tools, air compressor and two replacement belts Blaupunkt radio Air […]
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1998 Porsche 911/996 GT1 StrassenversionBy Prescott Kelly · Published April 21, 2017
The ultimate Porsche supercar; one of only 20 examples built Street version of the legendary Le Mans-winning 911 GT1 Highly original example in iconic Arctic Silver-over-black color scheme Recent service at DeMan Motorsport; approximately 7,900 km (4,908 miles) from new Offered with rare factory owner’s and workshop manuals, sales brochure, tools and accessories 3,164-cc DOHC […]
Read more 1994 Porsche 911 SpeedsterBy Prescott Kelly · Published January 20, 2017
57,890 miles Matching-numbers 3.6L flat 6-cylinder engine 5-speed manual transmission Rear-wheel drive Grand Prix White with Black leather interior Velour floor mats White wheels with Porsche crests Limited-slip differential Headlight washers AM/FM four-speaker radio with cassette deck and remote CD player Sport seat with electric height adjustment Air conditioning with climate control On-board computer Original […]
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1996 Porsche 911 RS Clubsport CoupeBy Prescott Kelly · Published August 10, 2016
One of seven RHD examples Right-hand drive Full service history 23,667 miles from new The exciting car offered here is an example of one of the rarest of Porsche 911 Type 993 variants: the Carrera RS Clubsport with the 3.8-liter engine, which was built for homologation in FIA GT2 events. It is one of only […]
Read more 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo / RUF-Converted CTRBy Prescott Kelly · Published June 16, 2016
RUF’s ascension from little-known Porsche tuner to household name came after the publication of the July 1987 issue of Road & Track magazine. In an article titled, “The World’s Fastest Cars,” the Road & Track staff assembled a venerable “who’s who” of the world’s most incredible street-legal supercars, of which the Ferrari 288 GTO and […]
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1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 RSR IROCBy Thor Thorson · Published April 29, 2016
In 1973, Roger Penske created a racing series called the International Race of Champions, or IROC. Equally ambitious and unique in concept, the IROC series aimed to place the world’s best racing drivers in identical cars to compete against each other over several rounds at leading U.S. venues. In so doing, Penske’s aim was to […]
Read more 1968 Porsche 911 CoupeBy Prescott Kelly · Published September 1, 2015
First presented to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1963, the Porsche 911 replaced the 356 and was styled by Ferdinand “Butzi” Porsche and Erwin Komenda, who was then head of the Porsche design department. The 911 retained the air-cooled, rear-engine layout and independent rear suspension and would not only see a continuous […]
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1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 TargaBy Prescott Kelly · Published February 1, 2015
• Very rare Carrera 2.7-liter Targa model • All the original manuals • Recent engine rebuild • Just 630 examples built The series “G” of the 911 appeared in the autumn of 1973, the seventh generation of the 911 since it was first presented in 1963. The consistently high-performing Carrera, now minus the “RS” in […]
Read more 1993 Porsche 911 Type 964 Carrera RSR 3.8-Liter Competition CoupeBy Thor Thorson · Published December 1, 2014
Built for privateers to go international GT racing, the phenomenally successful RSR was one of the final developments of the Porsche 911 Type 964, which on its launch in 1989 had represented a major step forward in the development of Porsche’s long-running sports car. Two versions were offered — the Carrera 4 and Carrera 2 […]
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1980 Porsche 911SCBy Prescott Kelly · Published February 1, 2014
This is a gorgeous 1980 Porsche 911SC coupe that runs and drives beautifully. This car features a very desirable color combination of ivory with brown leather. Well-optioned, with a factory power sunroof, original chrome wheels, air conditioning, 5-speed transmission and AM/FM/CD player. This is a one-owner, rust-free California car, and it still retains its original […]
Read more 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Supersport CabrioletBy Prescott Kelly · Published August 1, 2013
Porsche revived the Carrera name — previously used for the competition-orientated versions of the preceding 356 — for its luxuriously equipped, top-of-the-range 911 in 1973. It applied the evocative title to all 911 models, coincidentally with the introduction of the 3.2-liter engine, from 1984. Not merely enlarged, the new engine was also extensively revised and […]
Read more 2000 Porsche 911 GT3 RBy Thor Thorson · Published June 1, 2013
Porsche’s 911 series is the definitive sports-car family and a legend in endurance racing. Many consider the GT3 as its crowning achievement. In the tradition of the Carrera RS 2.8, the 996-based GT3, introduced in 2000, was a street-legal homologation model — a raw, track-ready car with a highly modified 3.6-liter, liquid-cooled, flat-6 engine. Whereas […]
Read more One Auction, Two 911S PorschesBy Prescott Kelly · Published June 1, 2013
Every auction has surprising results, but the sales of these two Porsche 911S cars — on the same day, in the same tent and before many of the same bidders — provide some insight into the current state of Porsche 911S values. Let’s first take a close look at both cars.
Read more 1996 Porsche 911S GT2By Paul Hardiman · Published February 1, 2013
When Porsche introduced the new 993 in 1995, it was to be the last of the great air-cooled 911s. The new coupe retained only the roof and front deck lid from the preceding 964 model. New items included bodywork, poly-ellipsoid low-beam and variable-focus high-beam headlights, and a 6-speed transmission. A new multi-link rear suspension carried […]
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1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS TouringBy Prescott Kelly · Published September 1, 2012
This LHD example is the 38th 2.7 RS produced, and therefore, one of the first 500s built to “RSH” specification to meet FIA homologation requirements. After having been driven to Stuttgart for weighing, it was driven back to the factory for completion as a “Touring” (Porsche Code 472) version. It was highly equipped from new, […]
Read more 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RSBy Prescott Kelly · Published January 4, 2012
This car is a glorious driving experience — one that is being recognized at a time when depreciation pounds modern collectibles Chassis number: WP0AC29917S793226 From the auction catalog: 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2-door coupe, orange/black with a 4-cylinder, 3.6-liter engine and 6-speed manual transmission. A collector car with 1,009 actual miles. All original, […]
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1996 Porsche 911 Turbo CoupeBy Geoff Archer · Published August 1, 2010
Based on the all-wheel-drive 911 Turbo, the Turbo S was the most exotic and powerful Porsche production car offered for sale in North America. Externally, it was distinguished from the Turbo by its unique bodywork featuring Aerokit II front and rear spoilers, left and right rear side panel air ducts, and additional light-level front air […]
Read more 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS LightweightBy Thor Thorson · Published May 1, 2010
The Carrera 2.7 RS has long been regarded as one of the great cars of all time and, by some, the greatest of all road-going Porsches. Their competition achievements speak for themselves, while their on-road performance remains special to this day. Even the extraordinary (for the period) 0-60 mph acceleration time of circa 5.5 seconds […]
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1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Supersport CabrioletBy Rob Sass · Published March 1, 2010
The 3.2 Carrera is revered as the ultimate development of the original 911 that first appeared in 1963, before being replaced by the more complicated 964 series. These final cars were the most flexible and usable of Butzi Porsche’s original design. The all-alloy flat-6 engine, which had been fuel injected since 1971, received a final […]
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1968 Porsche 911 Race CarBy Thor Thorson · Published June 1, 2009
If you’re racing a 911 and it’s feeling twitchy in a high-speed turn, just hang in there, it will be okay. Above all, do NOT lift {vsig}2009-6_2335{/vsig} While the Porsche 911 has amassed an unmatched record of racing successes, its entry into road racing was not initially championed by Zuffenhausen. With the exception of the […]
Read more 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera SpeedsterBy Rob Sass · Published March 1, 2009
This price is good news for anyone who wants to enjoy a very special example of the most bulletproof 911 With the introduction of the 911 Speedster, Porsche revived a charismatic model from its past, the name previously applied to that most stylish of the many Type 356 variants. Based on the 911 Turbo Cabriolet, […]
Read more 1968 Porsche 911S CoupeBy Jim Schrager · Published November 1, 2007
Cost-no-object restorations rarely make sense on production cars, even exciting ones in hot markets, like an early 911S {vsig}2007-11_2094{/vsig} Within two years of the original 911’s launch, Porsche introduced a new model that would satisfy even the most demanding drivers. The new S offered the same vault-like body and chassis, well-appointed 2+2 interior, and 2-liter […]
Read more 1965 Porsche 911 CoupeBy Jim Schrager · Published October 1, 2007
What’s so special about the original 235 911s? Not much, and most of it is bad. But they are different and that was enough {vsig}2007-10_2080{/vsig} In the late 1950s, Porsche began working on what would be a new model to entirely replace the 356. The styling was based on a set of guidelines prepared by […]
Read more 1969 Porsche 911E TargaBy Jim Schrager · Published July 1, 2005
Soft rear window Targas have become the darling of the early 911 cognoscenti {vsig}2005-7_1853{/vsig} Porsche introduced the 911 Targa in mid-1966 to an enthusiastic audience anxious for an open 911. For the first model year in 1967, only the soft rear window was available. A year later, the glass rear window was introduced as a […]
Read more 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo CabrioletBy Jim Schrager · Published March 1, 2004
A Turbo Cabriolet is almost a poseur among hard-core Porsche folk, a car to be seen in rather than a car to drive fast in In series production from 1975, the 911 Turbo married a KKK turbocharger to the 3.0-liter engine, a combination that delivered a stunning 260 hp and a top speed of 153 […]
Read more 1998 Porsche 911 GT1By Jim Schrager · Published October 1, 2003
From any angle and at any speed, it is the perfect picture of what a modern sports prototype should look like After its 1994 Le Mans victory with a decade-old design, Porsche needed a new long-term strategy for its international sports car competition. Enter the 911 GT1. Keeping to the spirit of the regulations, Porsche […]
Read more 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS/RSR 2.9 LightweightBy SCM Web · Published July 1, 2002
Porsche took over in sports car racing where Ferrari left off in the early 1970s. After winning the World Sports Car Championship in 1970, 1971 and 1972, Porsche reacted to the FIA decision to swing from sports-prototypes to more production-based machinery by selecting their eight-year-old street-going 911 to be further developed as a racing car. […]
Read more 1967 Camaro RS/SS ConvertibleBy Carl Bomstead · Published June 1, 2001
In April 1964, Ford introduced the Mustang and started the pony car era. It set sales records that have yet to be broken and caught the powers-that-be at General Motors completely off guard, as they had nothing in their line-up that could compete.A contingent within Chevrolet wanted to counter with a modified Chevy II but […]
Read more 1991 Lotus ElanBy Stephen Serio · Published October 1, 2000
Should the Harvard Business School need yet another case study in how a great idea can go counter-clockwise down a toilet if not executed properly, please have them refer to the launch/introduction/sale of the 1991 Lotus Elan Turbo SE in the US. Introduced during the same twelve-month period as the Miata, Geo Metro convertible and […]
Read more 1967 Porsche 911S SWB 2.0L CoupeBy SCM Web · Published October 1, 2000
It was evident to Porsche management in the late ’50s that the 356 series was rapidly becoming dated and reaching the end of its development potential, so in 1959 Ferdinand Porsche began designing a new car. A number of criteria were laid down: the car would have no more than a 2,200-mm wheelbase and would […]
Read more 1978–83 Porsche 911SCBy Jim Schrager · Published September 1, 2000
Coupe, Targa and Cabriolet While the automotive world suffered through the 1973-1977 era of dramatically tightened emission-control laws, Porsche was busy building, piece by piece, the better mousetrap that would become the 911SC. Starting with the dramatically simplified CIS fuel injection of the ’73½ 911T, the SC included the flared body of the 1974 Carrera, […]
Read more 1972 Porsche 911E CoupeBy SCM Web · Published July 1, 2000
The Porsche 911 is one of the most timeless designs in motoring history. This unconventional and charismatic car has evolved at a rapid pace throughout its production life. The 911S was Porsche’s top-of-the-range sporting model throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s, a period when the purest and most desirable versions of the great 911 […]
Read more 1970-73 Porsche 911SBy Scott Johnston · Published January 1, 2000
The E-type and the 911 share the distinction as two of the most recognizable sports car shapes of all time. Both cars conceptually leapt ahead of the competition when introduced and both had teething troubles in their infancy. But after eight years of production, the E-type had lost its edge and had become somewhat dated, […]
Read more 1985 Porsche 911 CabrioletBy SCM Web · Published November 1, 1999
he Porsche 911 is probably the single most recognizable car shape in the world, an instant “Classic.” For those who wanted to feel the wind in their hair while enjoying 911 motoring, Porsche manufactured for many years a “Targa” version of their immortal coupe. This “Targa” incorporated a rollover bar behind the cockpit as crash […]
Read more 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RSLBy SCM Web · Published December 1, 1994
The Carrera RS is one of the most famous Porsche models ever built, and has come over the years to be regarded as one of the top sports cars to emerge from the 1970s. It was designed and built with ambivalence very much in mind: Porsche’s engineers wanted a car that could be successfully used […]
Read more 1994 Porsche 911 CarreraBy SCM Web · Published October 1, 1994
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Average Porsche 911 Sale Price by Year from SCM’s Platinum Auction Database:
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Bring a Trailer
Condition: 2+
Jul 10, 2026
$1,207,500
Bring a Trailer
Condition: 2+
Jul 10, 2026
$322,500
Sotheby's Motorsport
Condition: 2-
Jul 8, 2026
$104,475
RM Sotheby's
Condition: 1-
Jul 8, 2026
$245,606
RM Sotheby's
Condition: 2-
Jul 8, 2026
$4,661,845
RM Sotheby's
Condition: 3+
Jul 8, 2026
$276,307
RM Sotheby's
Condition: 2
Jul 8, 2026
$870,133
Barrett-Jackson
Condition: 3+
Jun 26, 2026
$33,000
Barrett-Jackson
Condition: 3-
Jun 26, 2026
$77,000
Barrett-Jackson
Condition: 3
Jun 26, 2026
$49,500
Barrett-Jackson
Condition: 3-
Jun 26, 2026
$56,100
Bonhams Cars
Condition: 1-
May 31, 2026
$237,440
PCarMarket
Condition: 2-
May 31, 2026
$32,457
Broad Arrow Auctions
Condition: 3+
May 16, 2026
$624,714
Broad Arrow Auctions
Condition: 2
Apr 25, 2026
$263,200
Broad Arrow Auctions
Condition: 2
Apr 25, 2026
$681,500
Broad Arrow Auctions
Condition: 1-
Apr 25, 2026
$995,000
Broad Arrow Auctions
Condition: 2+
Apr 25, 2026
$123,200
Broad Arrow Auctions
Condition: 2+
Apr 25, 2026
$112,000
Broad Arrow Auctions
Condition: 1-
Apr 25, 2026
$293,750
Broad Arrow Auctions
Condition: 2
Apr 25, 2026
$64,960
Broad Arrow Auctions
Condition: 2
Apr 25, 2026
$126,000
Broad Arrow Auctions
Condition: 1
Apr 25, 2026
$1,160,000
Broad Arrow Auctions
Condition: 2-
Apr 25, 2026
$201,600
Broad Arrow Auctions
Condition: 2
Apr 25, 2026
$120,400
RM Sotheby's
Condition: 1
Apr 25, 2026
$546,072
Broad Arrow Auctions
Condition: 3
Apr 25, 2026
$72,800
Broad Arrow Auctions
Condition: 1
Apr 25, 2026
$1,022,500
Broad Arrow Auctions
Condition: 1
Apr 25, 2026
$747,500
Bonhams Cars
Condition: 2+
Apr 24, 2026
$454,572
Bonhams Cars
Condition: 2+
Apr 19, 2026
$171,201
Bonhams Cars
Condition: 3+
Apr 19, 2026
$155,637
Cars & Bids
Condition: 3
Apr 9, 2026
$68,250
PCarMarket
Condition: 2+
Apr 9, 2026
$347,500
Bring a Trailer
Condition: 2
Apr 9, 2026
$507,500
PCarMarket
Condition: 2
Apr 9, 2026
$162,500
RM Sotheby's
Condition: 2-
Mar 25, 2026
$148,500
RM Sotheby's
Condition: 2-
Mar 25, 2026
$203,500
RM Sotheby's
Condition: 2
Mar 25, 2026
$225,500
RM Sotheby's
Condition: 3+
Mar 25, 2026
$192,500
RM Sotheby's
Condition: 3
Mar 25, 2026
$50,600
RM Sotheby's
Condition: 2-
Mar 25, 2026
$159,500
RM Sotheby's
Condition: 3+
Mar 25, 2026
$225,500
Sotheby's Motorsport
Condition: 2
Mar 17, 2026
$55,650
Artcurial
Condition: 3+
Mar 15, 2026
$62,177
Bring a Trailer
Condition: 2+
Mar 12, 2026
$282,500
Gooding Christie's
Condition: 1
Mar 5, 2026
$341,500
RM Sotheby's
Condition: 2+
Feb 27, 2026
$1,160,000
Iconic Auctioneers
Condition: 2-
Feb 20, 2026
$101,620
Iconic Auctioneers
Condition: 2-
Feb 20, 2026
$182,006
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