We’ve really reached the end of our ropes as to the myriad ways sellers will talk up a filthy car: enter, the “Algae Find” 1976 Porsche 911. Basically, this 911 was parked outside under carport where the drippings of a tree above and the atmosphere doing what the atmoshphre does created the effect seen here. If that makes this 911 more desirable to you, check it out here on eBay where it’s already been bid up to damn near $20K.

Thanks to Barn Finds reader Patrick S. for the find. The 911 supposedly resided in the care of a long-time Porsche enthusiast who parked this car when his first-generation Boxster showed up. It sports a variety of nice options from the factory, including the Fuchs alloy wheels, rear pop-out windows, dealer-installed A/C, and a front chin spoiler. I’d guess the whale-tail spoiler was also an add-on at some point in time, and personally feel the car would look better without it (and the algae).

The interior is in fair condition, with what looks to be an uncracked dash and nice seats. The door panels have gone rogue but the carpeting is still in place. Beneath that carpeting are solid floors, says the seller, along with a solid chassis. There is some rust visible on the roof, possibly the spot where water dripped on the car for years, starting in 1997. The previous owner claimed to have driven the car as recently as four years ago, but the seller finds the claim doubtful. It is a non-sunroof car, which enhances the desirability ever so slightly.

Supposedly, an engine rebuild was performed at just prior to 100,000 miles, which included new heads, pistons, rings, valves and upgraded Carrera timing chain tensioners. The car now shows 125,236 and the seller doesn’t mention if it runs or whether the engine turns freely. It’s interesting to see so much visible surface rust inside the engine compartment; with the car’s Dallas location, I’d want to confirm this algae isn’t residual flood debris. So, how long would it take before you’d wash all this crap off?