Project Car Blues: 1979 Porsche 924

I've been a fan of the transaxle equipped front-engine Porsches before someone gave me a derelict 928 for free...but that was a long time ago and you shouldn't consider that an example of where values for these cars are headed. The 924 was certainly a cheaper car when new compared to a 928, but today I have to think that a cheap project 924 is a better bet than a cheap project 928...mostly because the 924 will likely have a manual gearbox and it has half as many cylinders to chernobyl into a costly puddle of aluminum alloy in your driveway.  Find this 1979 Porsche 924 offered for $2400 in Westchester, CA via craigslist.

Surprisingly Affordable: 1977 Porsche 924 Turbo Martini & Rossi Edition

I wish I could tell you that I've got some magic crystal ball that'll tell me what makes/models are going to see serious appreciation in the next decade or two...because I would never have guessed that 80s Porsche 911s, 60s Ford Broncos or 90s Toyota Supras would trade for the coin they get these days...But i can tell you that there are cars that are rare, interesting, cool, and trade for 1/10th of what the "collectible" cars go for.  And this next car is ripe for some stupid speculation from the "cool kids"...so get 'em while they are cheap. Find this 1977 Porsche 924 Turbo Martini & Rossi Edition offered for $5000 in Apache Junction, AZ via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.

Long Lost Twins: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo

The typical New Years celebration includes welcoming the new year with open arms and promises to do better...so that is why the New Year's Eve celebration includes heavy drinking and making bad decisions to cap off the year.  Step up to another bad decision with this pair of 1980 Porsche 924 turbos offered for $3000 near Phoenix, AZ via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck,

NACA Ducted: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo

The Porsche 924 was first released in 1976 as an example of what a simple engine and light chassis can achieve together. Unfortunately, a decent quantity of negative press has been heaped on the Audi van/sedan engine used to power the lithe little coupe...but in 1979 Porsche was kind enough to introduce a turbocharged version with a few more ponies and a sweet NACA duct on the hood for extra emphasis.  Think of it as the automotive styling equivalent of an exclamation point.  924.  924 Turbo! Find this 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo offered for $5900 in Las Vegas, NV via craigslist.

Not On The Rug Man- 1993 Porsche 968

About two months ago, I was chatting with a friend who works in the same industry as myself at a regional trade show.  His house was under contract for sale and in addition to moving the contents of the house, he only had two weeks to get rid of his Porsche 968 before the closing date.  He had owned the 968 since 1996, but it had sat under a car cover for an undetermined amount of years by the side of the house.  After a couple phone calls to some enabler friends of mine, one offered me up the use his 2wd Chevy truck and car trailer and another (who is a ASE certified tech) volunteered to make the three hour one way trip with me from CT to Wilmington, DE to pick up the car.  The 968 was the final evolution of the 944 and were sold in very limited numbers.  The auto press loved neutral handling, overall balance, and it's giant 3.0 four cylinder engine.  The frog eye pop up headlights are decidedly retro cool in 2018.  This particular car is in rough shape and would be much better served by someone intimately familiar with these water cooled Porsche models.  The values on these have recently been on the rise so it is possible someone with some ambition may want a project or a PCA club racer.  Find this 1993 Porsche 968 for sale in Norwalk, CT for $5,000 via eBay.

Unusually Good Condition: 1978 Porsche 924

If you are on the hunt for a low buck car that wears the Porsche badge forget about the 911/912 -- the bargains are long gone. Even the prices of the 914 have shot through the roof -- blame the Luftgekühlt crowd for that one...but if you want a cheap Porsche that is cooler than a Boxster (sorry...great cars...not old enough to be "cool" yet...give 'em time!) look for a 924.  Find this 1978 Porsche 924 offered for $4999 in Hammett, ID. Tip from FuelTruck.

HP Sauce: 1980 Porsche 924

People ask me why I'm such a freak when it comes to cars.  I don't have a good answer, but my mom always says that I wasn't dropped on my head and that I was obsessed with cars at a young age, but for whatever reason...I like them odd.  Wierd.  Brown.  Slow.  Horrible.  Yup...winner, winner, liver & onions dinner.  Find this 1980 Porsche 924 offered for $2000 in Ventura, CA via craigslist.  Tip from Sean S.

Martini & Wannabe: 1979 Porsche 924

The Porsche 924 is in an odd place in the if you ask me (and you did...right?) because everything else with a Porsche badge from the same era has appreciated into the trust or hedge fund price bracket.  But the 924 is an honest car, perhaps too honest, as it doesn't whisper into your ear that you are reincarnated Ayrton Senna before spinning backwards into a tree..but perhaps this next one will give you some of the same excitement and then make you a few bones when you sell it.  Find this 1979 Porsche 924 offered for $4,300 in Atlanta, GA via craigslist. Tip from Matt C.

Peak SBC: 1977 Porsche 924 Pro Street

The term "peak" is tossed around often, when people say we've reached "peak oil" or "peak hipster" -- but the truth is that we're never really certain until the fad (or whatever) has dropped to see if we've really reached a peak.  So, I ask you, have we reached peak small block Chevy?  Find this 1977 Porsche 924 Pro Street offered for $14,000 in St Joseph, KS via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

Simple Times: 1980 Porsche 924

You already knew that the Porsche 924 was the cheapest of Porsche's watercooled front-engine coupes from the transaxle era, but what you might not know yet is that it is the best.  The best, you say?  Yup.  Better than the expensive to maintain and repair 928, and better than the boy-racer look at me 944 -- because if you just want simple driving pleasure without frequent visits to an exotic repair shop run by a guy named Hans who has a really nice home in the nice part of town and drives a new Lexus...well...the 924 and it's "Audi" engine is sounding pretty nice rightaboutnow.  Find this 1980 Porsche 924 offered for $5,400 in Potrero Hill, CA via craigslist.  Tip from Kaibeezy.

1980 Porsche 924

By 1980 it was obvious that things in the automotive industry were getting better...although domestic offerings were still horribly overweight land yachts with suspension components borrowed from playground equipment...but the Germans (instead of trying to take over the world, again) were starting to figure out the  automobile.  Find this 1980 Porsche 924 offered for an undisclosed, but firm, price in Indianapolis, IN via craigslist.  This post is part of DT's 2016 Birthday Celebration of 100 cars; enjoy the ride!

A Tale Of Two VINs: Two 1979 Porsche 924s

 by Adam -- So you have noticed the all 924 coverage at Daily Turismo. You may still think everyone here has more than one lug nut loose, and you may be correct, but hear me out. We are, after all, just trying to save you from yourself and allow you to ride the next wave of Porsche frenzy. Earlier in the week we featured a 924 Turbo on eBay which had not reached reserve at $3,500.00. This listing is not for a 931, but the original 924 normally aspirated version. Have you ever thought to yourself "self, why did that moron modify/ruin a perfectly good car" or "if I had that car I would turn it into a track car no questions asked because stock is for suckers." Do you ever have both of the same thoughts in rapid succession? Well don't worry Daily Turismo will solve your problem. Why not both a stock example and a track car? Find these sequential VIN 1979 Porsche 924's in Rolesville/Wake Forest, NC Craigslist for a reduced price of not $8,500.00, not $7,000.00, but if you order now $5,000.00 for both!

Collector Status: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo

You've probably noticed a few 924s on these pages recently, and you might say "what's with all the 924s guys, these things are terrible?"  As correct as you might be in your assessment, there will also come a time in the next year or so when you say "why didn't I buy that low mile Porsche 924 back when it was affordable and the schmucks at Daily Turismo were always featuring them?"  This is not an I-told-you-so moment, as much as it is an I'm-going-to-tell-you-so.  Find this 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo here on eBay bidding for $3,500 reserve-not-met in Coon Valley, WI with 5 days to go.

The Next Collectible P-Car?: 1982 Porsche 924

Most collectible cars were once overlooked and commonplace.  Some that have we might have never thought would appreciate are starting to go up in value.  Recent examples include Porsche 912s, 928s and 914s.  It only makes sense that the 924 will be visited with the same fortune.  Just be sure you are getting the right one.  Find this 1982 Porsche 924 for sale in Vermillion, SD for $5,500 via craigslist.

Electric Conversion: 1979 Porsche 924

All this talk about electric cars has me thinking, maybe an electric conversion would be a cool way to save the planet, save on gasoline, and still have a fun drive.  The real trick is to find something that still keeps the manual transmission, has a decent amount of horsepower kilowatts and isn't weighed down by keel's worth of lead acid batteries.  Like this 1979 Porsche 924 Electric Conversion offered for $5,120 or best offer located near Winona, MN via craigslist.

NACA Duct Tape: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo

The Porsche 924 Turbo was the answer to the question that... wait...what's this another 924 Turbo in the span of a week, these are piles of junk -- hey, you leave the 931 alone, it had the coolest hood you could buy in 1980. Hey, there Mr Porsche, you are forgetting about the Z28 Camaro's air induction scoop -- That's it, who invited Capt America to this discussion?  Like it or not, we're featuring this 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo offered for $3,500 in Irwindale, CA via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.

Some Call It A 931: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo

Today is the second day of the Octave of Easter -- the traditional 8 days of celebration at the beginning of Eastertide that begins on Easter Sunday and ends on the second Sunday of Easter known as Quasimodo Sunday.  This next car is little gem of an egg colored beauty that just needs a few days (perhaps a little luck...and prayers) to be risen from the dead.  Find this 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo offered for $2,250 obo located in Manassas, VA. Tip from FuelTruck.