These classic cars boast classic power.
Porsche is a 75-year-old manufacturer with a rich history of making some of the best luxury performance cars of all time. However, Porsche’s story all started with the dream of creating the best sports car ever. In 1948, when Porsche introduced the 356, it would go on to found a long, 75-year legacy of cars with horizontally-opposed, rear-mounted engines, evolving from the 356 to the 911 in 1963.
After 35 years, the Porsche 911 would undergo a major change, introducing a new generation and changing the engine from an air-cooled flat-6 engine to a flat-6 engine with water cooling instead. Since then, Porsche has made water-cooled 911 models for over 25 years, but many purist Porsche enthusiasts still long to own an air-cooled model, which is viewed as the true original.
You’ve come to the right place if you fall into that category. While plenty of air-cooled Porsche 911 for sale examples are available on the second-hand market, they are among the most desired sports car for sale categories. Finding the right air-cooled Porsche for sale means determining what model you want from the many air-cooled models and finding an example in excellent condition to add to your collection and preserve.
Luckily, duPont REGISTRY has done the hard work for you. As the source for supercars since 1985, duPont REGISTRY specializes in being a place to find the best luxury, exotic, and classic cars for sale, including air-cooled Porsches for sale. Look below at some of the best air-cooled Porsches for sale, and own one of the most iconic pieces of automotive history.
1991 Porsche 911 Turbo
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera S
1957 Porsche 356
1976 Porsche 914
1998 Porsche 911 Turbo
1988 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet
1963 Porsche 356
1992 Porsche 911 America Roadster
1973 Porsche 911 E
1977 Porsche 911
When did Porsche stop making air-cooled models?
The air-cooled era was over when the 1999 996-generation Porsche 911 model was introduced. The 1998 Porsche 911 was the last model year of air-cooled Porsches.
What are the air-cooled Porsche models?
Porsche’s air-cooled models include the first Porsche sports car, the 356, the legendary Porsche 911 through 1998, the Porsche 914, and others, like Porsche’s historic racing models.
What Porsche 911 generations are air-cooled?
The original Porsche 911, the 911 generation, the 930, 964, and 993 are air-cooled. After that, the water-cooled generations are the 996, 997, 991, and 992.
Is an air-cooled Porsche a good investment?
As time goes on, air-cooled Porsches continue to gain historical value. Especially in the era of electrification with manual transmissions, naturally-aspirated engines, and combustion-powered performance cars beginning to dwindle, air-cooled Porsches for sale have investment potential.
Why do people prefer air-cooled Porsches?
Air-cooled Porsches carry historical value and purist appeal as the classic formula for Porsche’s rear-engined sports cars. The air-cooled models featured impressive lightweight construction and agility that helped build the legacy that made the 356 and 911 the celebrated sports cars they are today.
Can you finance an air-cooled Porsche for sale?
Yes. Thanks to dR Finance, powered by Westlake Financial, financing an air-cooled Porsche is easy. View the listings below to see flexible financing options.
