Top 10 Unloved Porsche Models That Now Everyone Wants

1975 – 1977 911

Even the 911 had some bumps in the road. Safety laws in the United States meant that starting in 1974 the 911 was now fitted with protruding bumpers that gave it a clumsier look than the early cars. It also came with a new 2.7L engine. This engine was an issue in the ’75 thru ’77 cars because of new emissions regulations. These are generally regarded as some of the most troublesome engines ever put into the 911. Because of this and the departure in styling, these were for many years some of the least desirable of the air-cooled 911 vehicles. However, a rising tide lifts all boats. Values of early 911’s have skyrocketed, and these cars have begun to creep up accordingly. The engine issues are well known and can be addressed, and this is a good way to get into an early-ish 911 without breaking the bank. For now.

928

The 928 was originally developed to replace the 911. This was a V-8 powered GT car with an 18-year model run. It was not exactly a flop, but it certainly did not supplant the 911. These were fast, comfortable, and advanced cars for the time. However, they were also complex and expensive and maintaining a 928 can be intimidating. The styling has aged well, and they still offer decent performance even by modern standards. For many years, the value of the 928 cratered and they could be picked up for a song. That is no longer the case, as solid, clean cars bring strong money, especially the late GTS models.

First-generation Boxster

The Boxster was a critical and commercial success, and helped to save Porsche, so why is it on this list? The Boxster was and still is a terrific car, and it is on this list through no fault of its own. It is simply not a 911. Many saw this as the poor man’s Porsche and the only reason you would buy one is because you could not afford the 911 model. Porsche for years also made sure the performance was kept below 911 levels. As a result, as wonderful as these cars are, there are many that still see these as lesser vehicles. The early Boxsters have depreciated about as far as they are going to go. They may never be worth millions, but they will not get any cheaper either. These are important cars in the history of Porsche and still look good and handle brilliantly. If you want a good one, now would be the time to buy.

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Joe Kucinski

Joe has been obsessed with cars since he got his very first Matchbox toy in the ‘70s. In 2003, he found a new obsession in track days that led to obtaining his SCCA competition license in 2015. In 2019, he became a certified driving instructor for the National Auto Sport Association. His love for all things four wheels has never wavered, whether it's driving some of the best cars in the world on the racetrack, tackling 2,000-mile road trips in 2-seat sports cars or being winched off the side of a mountaintop in a Jeep. Writing for the suite of Internet Brands Auto Communities sites, including Rennlist.com, Ford Truck Enthusiasts, 6 Speed and more allows him to share that knowledge and passion with others.