Guys picking up the world's cheapest Porsche 911 unbelievably drive what's left of it back to LA
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An $850 abandoned sports car shocks Bring a Trailer viewers
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A daring Porsche rescue mission starts with a box truck
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Watch this DIY car rebuild unfold on the road to LA
Published on May 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM (UTC+4)
by Callum Tokody
Last updated on May 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Callum Tokody
The World’s Cheapest Porsche 911, an abandoned sports car picked up as part of a Porsche rescue mission and now undergoing a DIY car rebuild, was just sold for only $850.
This astonishingly cheap auction find was listed on Bring a Trailer and quickly grabbed the attention of Donut Media, who saw potential where others saw a lost cause.
Rather than arranging professional transport, they decided to collect it themselves and drive it back to Los Angeles.
What followed was not just a recovery but the beginning of a unique and highly ambitious rebuild effort.
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The battered 1976 911S coupe came with a VIN, clear title, a mostly straight body, and enough original parts to spark hope in even the most jaded restorer.
As shown in the original video by @DennisCollinsCarWorld via YouTube, this abandoned sports car had once been buried under junk, with over 500 pounds of sand packed inside its cabin.
It took hours of digging, cleaning, and manoeuvring just to get it onto the truck for transport.
Still, the people behind the Porsche rescue mission believed it deserved another chance.
Despite the visible damage, the vehicle retained key original elements like its hood, vents, and smuggler’s box.
These were reminders that the World’s Cheapest Porsche 911 still had a foundation worth saving.
With that in mind, the new owners committed to a DIY car rebuild, hoping to give it new life on a budget.
Whether it ends up as a rough speedster or a stripped-down cruiser, it already holds new meaning for the team.
The auction attracted hundreds of comments from amused and curious onlookers.
While many saw a write-off, others admired the effort behind this Porsche rescue mission.
The appeal of taking an abandoned sports car and turning it into an ultimate driving machine is what fuels the car restoration world.
With every dent pulled and each bolt tightened, the DIY car rebuild inches closer to becoming something truly special.
The World’s Cheapest Porsche 911 proves that with enough motivation, even the roughest projects can become sources of pride.
Although this abandoned sports car may never look showroom-perfect again, it represents something more valuable.
It shows what passion, creativity, and risk-taking can achieve when people take chances.
The Porsche rescue mission is far from over, but as DennisCollinsCarWorld showed, this DIY car rebuild has already inspired a community.
See the full video here:
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Callum Tokody is a content writer at Supercar Blondie, where he covers the latest in the automotive world with a focus on design and performance. Callum has a background in automotive journalism and has contributed to a range of publications in Australia and the UK. Outside of work, he’s a design enthusiast with a soft spot for anything with a V8 and a good story.
