The 1980s Was a Radical Time To Own a Porsche; Find Your 1980s Value, Here

Did you know reliving the fashion and culture of the 1980s is a popular pastime for Generation Z? It might be a bit of a shock to hear our kids and grandkids trying out big hair, high-waisted jeans, and puffy pants. Porsche 911You might listen to Van Halen’s Jump blasting out of their bedroom or, they could be chilling to the Eurythmics. Maybe as a teen, you were bored listening to your parent’s type of music, but today kids love those 1980s artists!

Sure, rock and new wave were making musical breakthroughs during the 1980s, but so was the Porsche 911. In fact, the Porsche made it known it was the supercar of the decade. Several new models were launched, including the Porsche 924 Carrera GT, 944 Turbo Coupe, 944 S2 Cabriolet, and the 928 GTS. To review all the innovations during that time, take a quick online tour of the 1980s Porsche Museum: https://presskit.porsche.de/museum/en/2019/topic/background-articles/the-porsche-chronicle-from-1931-2015/the-80s.html.

Once again, movies highlighted the wonders of the luxury sports car. It didn’t matter if it was a bad guy, like Al Pachino in Scarface (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZQCqiNSHO8), or “Future Ken Doll” Ryan Gosling (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJOF_ACGLww) driving a 1989 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3. The iconic speedster never lost its mojo.

A New Generation is Ready to Hit Replay with a Classic Car

Generation Z and Millennials are adulting now, and many have disposable income. They might dream of playing “Livin’ on a Prayer” while cruising down the Pacific Coast Highway in their own 1980’s Porsche. Many new classic car enthusiasts visit our Dusty Cars website to view what’s currently up for sale. At the time of this post, we have an incredible Silver 1983 Porsche 911sc Coupe (https://dustycars.com/classic-cars-for-sale/1983-porsche-911-sc-coupe/) with original interior, low mileage, and sunroof.

As a luxury classic car, the Porsche 911 can be an affordable option for new adults. Gen Z and Millennials are constantly searching for a the right model from this bold and colorful era. And we are always ready to evaluate and make a speedy offer on a classic Porsche. So, if you are wondering what is the value of a 1980s Porsche 911? Contact us!

Now is the Time to Sell a 1980s Porsche!

For older generations, let’s take a moment and look back on our 1980s selves. You may want to sort through a box of old photos and yearbooks to remember when you were young and reckless, too. The big hair, the Izod shirts with the turned-up collar, and the Ray-Ban sunglasses. But a box is something easy to store and maintain. A car requires lots of space and some maintenance, too. Is one of these beautiful classic cars wasting away in a garage? If it is, maybe it’s time to discover the value of a 1980s Porsche 911?

There could be plenty of memories with that car, but it’s not getting any younger, either. Someone from the next generation might be looking for exactly what’s stored in your garage! They would be thrilled to find it and give it a new life with them. And while it could feel good to help someone experience a vintage 80s sports car there’s money in it for you, too!

Dusty Cars is always looking for a Porsche from the 1980s. Even if it’s not in the best condition, that’s fine, too. We’ll restore the car to its former “radical” original look. We know how to value a Porsche, and we offer Porsche appraisal services.

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