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Good morning Vroomers,

For longtime readers of The Daily Vroom, you’ll know Porsche shows up here more than any other marque, simply because more of them sell online than anything else. And it’s not hard to see why. They build great cars. Fast, balanced, beautifully engineered, and never too full of themselves. I’ve owned plenty over the years and still do, and every one has been a reminder of why these cars connect with so many people.

Globally, Porsche’s had a mixed year. Deliveries are down about 6% versus 2024, driven mostly by slower sales in China, though North America is moving the other way with a 5% rise. They even launched a credit card this year because apparently owning one Porsche isn’t enough, you need to finance your loyalty too!!

Online, though, the story’s very different. The auctions keep coming, the bids keep climbing, and prices for many models are still heading up. I’ll dive deeper into that in the New Year, but today’s newsletter spotlights three Porsches that show exactly why the brand continues to dominate.

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The RX-7 Turbo II is one of those cars that always divides opinion. Some people will never warm up to the rotary, and others will swear it’s one of the most rewarding engines ever made. What can’t be argued is that for $20,000, this was a fantastic buy for anyone who actually enjoys driving.

This particular car, a clean European-spec example finished in Crystal White had everything that makes the FC generation special. A 5-speed manual, a turbocharged rotary engine with 200 horsepower, and the kind of chassis balance that still feels right today. The tasteful upgrades, from the MOMO wheel to the aftermarket exhaust, only add to the experience without taking away from what makes the RX-7 so engaging.

The broader RX-7 market has been heating up again, especially for unmodified and well-kept cars. FD values are in general quite a bit higher, and as a result, the earlier FC models are starting to look like the sweet spot, still affordable, still analog, and still an event to drive.

This is a great example of where genuine value still exists in the enthusiast market. For the price of a new economy car, someone just bought a proper rear-wheel-drive turbo coupe that’s light, rare, and full of character. Whatever your view on rotaries, it’s hard not to respect that.

From Freightliner to Flower Power

This Amazon Green Metallic 964 Turbo is back on the market (at PCarMarket) just over a year after selling on Bring a Trailer for $169,000. It’s added only about 1,000 kilometers since then and already sits at $166,000 with a few hours still to go. With that kind of momentum, the final stretch should be interesting.

It’s a great color and spec, a Rest of World 964 Turbo with all the right ingredients. But there are a few question marks this time around. The comments have highlighted some paint imperfections, oil leaks, and small mechanical details that haven’t been fully addressed, along with the inevitable curiosity about why it’s back on the market so soon.

That said, this is a model that sits in the sweet spot for many Porsche enthusiasts. The 964 Turbo blends classic looks with enough modern performance to make it usable and collectable at the same time. Buyers in this category are usually some of the most informed in the room, they know what they’re looking at and what to expect from a 34-year-old air-cooled Turbo.

So far, the interest seems genuine, and the car’s reputation is carrying it. Whether it climbs much further in the final hours or not, this one is a reminder that well-spec’d 964 Turbos still command attention, even when the details aren’t perfect.

Two years ago this Carrara White 997.1 GT3 was listed just 601 miles for $185,000 and was RNM. It’s now back with (a different owner) only 893 miles and with a day still to go, bidding has already climbed past that mark, sitting at $211,000 at the time of writing.

It’s a stunning example and one of those cars that always splits opinion. Some see a time capsule that should stay sealed; others see an opportunity wasted, a car built to be driven that’s spent its life as a garage ornament. The comment section has been a full-blown philosophy debate, preservationists versus purists.

Whatever your stance, there’s no denying the appeal. The 997 GT3 remains one of Porsche’s greats, compact, mechanical, and just raw enough to remind you what modern cars have lost. This one looks like it rolled off the showroom floor yesterday, which is exactly why the bidding is so strong.

That said, I’ve always believed cars are meant to be driven. That’s been my approach with every car I’ve owned over the years (an article for another day). Because for all the debate about values, condition, and originality, the real magic of a GT3 only happens when you actually drive it.

If the GT3 shows what happens when restraint wins, this one celebrates the other side of the spectrum. The 997.2 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet is the rare Porsche that still feels special even when it’s standing still. Wide-body stance, 408 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and the last of the naturally aspirated engines before everything started getting complicated.

Finished in Carrara White over black, this one’s clean, unmodified, and sitting just past 20,000 miles. It was recently listed with an asking price of $99,995, so it’s fair to assume the seller has a six-figure result in mind. At the time of writing, bidding sits at $70,000 with several days still to run.

For buyers who want a 911 that blends analog sound with everyday usability, this is about as good as it gets. I’ve owned one of these before and loved driving it, the balance, the noise, the feeling that it’s fast but never fragile. It’s one of those cars that makes you wonder why anyone ever needed more power or more tech.

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