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    Novaload: '77. Because on the back of that photo there's a stamp that says "Prosecution Exhibit 1,245"--it was amongst the effects in the serial killer's house-... more »
    discontinuuity has left the Jalop until further notice: I had to vote for the mystery '77, but I must also appreciate the creative deception of the '78's seller. Why does he go on at length describing the ... more »
    brandegee: Did Porsche even make a 911 targa with the turbo mill in '77? I read "hack job". I go with the '77 b/c you at least know the '78 started as a 930. And... more »
    A strolling player: You've got six thousand dollars. You've got a 2001 Saturn L-series with a frozen alternator and a catastrophic coolant leak. You're looking for some... more »
    Charles_Barrett - Now with Variable-Valve Timing: "...apparently shot at midnight, from across the street, using a cellphone camera...." ...by an apparently intoxicated/drunk/stoned photographer who i... more »
    Schm, enjoying his first desert winter. .: I'll take my Porsche with all the bits, no chassis for me. More Parts= More Pain! more »
    Graverobber: Neither. You don't deserve to own either. Why? Because you pronounce it "porsh" and that's just wrong. more »
    Deartháir II: If you're going to build up a Porsche, you're going to have to deal with a few minor issues. We all know the Germans make great cars. Their engines ar... more »
    theeastbaykid: '77 for the excellent photography. more »
    MushyHeirloom: The Targa's full of yard-sale remnants and stray cats, for all we know. What does "runs" mean? Does it mean "turbocharged Corvair engine"? Who knows! ... more »
    Boosted Lego Wagon: Too easy. the 930 is for dying in; the mystery turbo is where you go after you die. more »
    guzzle211: I am going with the 78. My grandfather used to tell me when I was lying because he said I used too many details. Although details are important in a c... more »
    JoeWoodsprite: The Targa Turbo is in Mt. Angel where it has either been lovingly taken care of by monks, or hooned by the Oktoberfest crowd. Hell should have mystery. more »
    FutureCarDesigner: Turbo Targa is better. See the sky above you. more »
    pauljones: Any Porsche is a nightmare, if only due to the massive cost of parts. That being said, the earlier the turbo, the more hellish it is.... more »
  • #projectcarhell

    PCH, Cheap Turbo Porsche Edition: Mystery Turbo-ized '77 911 or Gutted '78 930?

    Welcome to Project Car Hell, where you choose your eternity by selecting the project that's the coolest... and the most hellish! We saw the '49 Rolls Silver Wraith hold its own against the obviously unbeatable burn-victim Countach, gaining a respectable 41% of the vote in yesterday's Choose Your Eternity poll. Today we need to contemplate a couple of Porsche 911 projects; sure, we see 928s here on a regular basis (for obvious reasons), but it's pretty tough to find a real 911 for a PCH-worthy price. Today we've done even better, with a pair of turbocharged 911s, each priced in used-Honda-Civic territory!
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