Norcal Carplanet

Norcal Carplanet, which publishes its inventory under the CarPlanet.com name, is a San Francisco dealer specializing in classic air-cooled and early water-cooled Porsches. The company says it has been in business since 2006 and describes itself as a licensed classic European sports car dealership. It works by appointment only from 2200 Cesar Chavez Street.

A Porsche specialist with a European sidebar

The company's own description centers on the 356 and the 911 family, including the 912, 930, 964, 993, 996 and 997. It says it looks for standout examples, such as cars with low mileage, rare factory colors, original paint or thorough documentation. It also handles occasional Italian and German cars. Its sold archive includes entries for Alfa Romeo, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Maserati and Triumph, and a 1957 BMW Isetta 300 is listed as coming soon.

What is in stock

The inventory is small and turns over steadily. At the time of writing, the site listed a 1957 Porsche 356A Speedster in black, a 2006 Porsche 997 4S Cabriolet in Cobalt Blue Metallic priced at $53,900, and a 1983 911SC Cabriolet in Guards Red marked as up for auction. It also previewed several upcoming cars, including a 1957 356A T1 coupe, a 1967 912, a 1972 911T, a 1976 930 and a 1984 911 Carrera. The sold archive runs to more than 100 cars, with model years from 1956 to 2011 and entries as recent as December 2025, though sold prices are not shown.

To see how other sellers price similar cars, browse classic Porsche 911s for sale.

Buying from Carplanet

Because the dealership is open by appointment, the first step is to call or text to set up a visit. The company says each listing comes with detailed photos and videos, which helps buyers who live elsewhere, and that it arranges secure shipping at competitive wholesale rates for non-local customers. The pages reviewed do not mention financing, trade-ins, warranties or pre-purchase inspections, so ask about those before you commit. Whatever the car, what to check before you buy covers the paperwork and inspection steps worth taking, and Porsche buyers in particular should ask about matching numbers, engine and transmission history, and any restoration records.

Selling a Porsche to Carplanet

The company also buys cars. Its wanted page lists classic Porsches from the 1950s through the 2000s, including 356s, early 911s, 912s, 914-6s, 944s, Boxsters and 996 and 997 models, and it also buys vintage 356 and early 911 parts. Sellers can use an online form, call or email, and the company promises a prompt reply. It says it offers rewards for leads that turn into an actual purchase. The page does not describe payment terms or pick-up arrangements. The dealer does not advertise consignment.

Reputation

Birdeye shows Norcal Carplanet at 4.8 stars from 24 reviews. Reviewers there describe candid condition reports, plenty of photos and video, and responsive communication, including with out-of-state buyers. That is a small sample, so it is a positive indicator rather than a guarantee, and it makes sense to read the reviews yourself. No BBB accreditation was confirmed for the business.

Visiting and contact

The address is 2200 Cesar Chavez Street, #3, San Francisco, California 94124. The company's site states that it is open by appointment only. Call or text 415-205-0716, or email [email protected], to arrange a time. The company says emails are answered promptly and asks anyone who does not hear back to call or text.