Best place to start in search for 'classic' 911

Best place to start in search for 'classic' 911

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uktrailmonster

4,827 posts

199 months

Friday 18th July 2014
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You could have my 50K mile national concours winning '82 3.0 SC for £30K no problem! The yellow car is too expensive IMO, even though prices are certainly on the up.





Edited by uktrailmonster on Friday 18th July 11:00

Lungauer

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293 posts

151 months

Friday 18th July 2014
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Du1point8 said:
I like this one:

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C516441

Dont know if a replica is in your thoughts though.







I saw that one and spoke to the owner. Sounds a really nice car, but the replica thing put me off rather.

Thanks for your honest replies. Shows how dangerous little knowledge is - and the value of PH! Think I'd better do a bit more research. OR stick with the GTS. Never was any good at decisions.

Lungauer

Original Poster:

293 posts

151 months

Friday 18th July 2014
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olly22n said:
If you ever find yourself in south lincs - you are more than welcome to have a blast in my 3.2 (assuming you haven't driven an old 911 - if you have then no worries!)
That's a very kind offer, olly22n. No. Never driven an old 911 and an opportunity to do so would undoubtedly help immensely.

Lungauer

Original Poster:

293 posts

151 months

Friday 18th July 2014
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Then I would be more than happy to oblige.

marky911

4,417 posts

218 months

Friday 18th July 2014
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olly22n said:
Did I mention I have never driven a GTS?

hehe
Subtle. I like it. smile

That orange rep looks cool but much as I like them I think I'd be happy with a nice G50 3.2 instead.

Koln-RS

3,849 posts

211 months

Friday 18th July 2014
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This looks quite a nice safe buy as a starter 'classic', for high days and holidays.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...

highway

1,929 posts

259 months

Friday 18th July 2014
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Had mine for 4 years now. Longest I've ever owned a car in over 20 years. Black with extended leather ( headlining, dash, sun visors etc) hardbacks, hollow spokes and total history from new. No missed services, all old MoTs. I do love it but each time I'm exposed to a newer car ( gen 2 more recently 991) I find myself sorely tempted to sell and try something new/er

Problem is I'd want bundles to sell it. Still, if someone made an offer mid £30's I think it would be hard to say no.

Koln-RS

3,849 posts

211 months

Friday 18th July 2014
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That's a lovely 993. IMO it should be sat next to a more contemporary 911 in the garage - then you've got both bases covered.


highway

1,929 posts

259 months

Friday 18th July 2014
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Cheers but I can only afford one interesting car. Gen 2 cars have been static or even seen a lift in prices over the past 2 years. I think they are great to drive as well though the gen 2 PSE doesn't sound as good as that on gen 1

Lungauer

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293 posts

151 months

Sunday 20th July 2014
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Went to see this yesterday as it was local to me. 1976 2.7 Lux. 169k miles, engine rebuild about 12k miles ago, re-sprayed in 1994. Asking £24k. Any thoughts?








mollytherocker

14,365 posts

208 months

Sunday 20th July 2014
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Looks nice that. But its all about condition. It needs checking thoroughly. Cheap though if its good.

I don't recognise the steering wheel though? Is this standard?

SEE YA

3,522 posts

244 months

Sunday 20th July 2014
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Do you not fancy a Turbo then?

Edited by SEE YA on Monday 21st July 07:52

edo

16,699 posts

264 months

Sunday 20th July 2014
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Lungauer said:
Went to see this yesterday as it was local to me. 1976 2.7 Lux. 169k miles, engine rebuild about 12k miles ago, re-sprayed in 1994. Asking £24k. Any thoughts?







Sorry I dont think that is good value at all esp if you compare to the green one I posted.

edo

16,699 posts

264 months

Sunday 20th July 2014
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http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...


This looks excellent if you dont mind a bit of LHD action.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...


Apart from the grief of getting it here this seems very cheap - I assume the mileage must be missing a 1 at the beginning??
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...





Geneve

3,857 posts

218 months

Monday 21st July 2014
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Any aircooled Porsche is only as good as its underlying condition – and I don’t mean the high gloss paintwork and tidy interior.

IMO very few are in optimum mechanical health – tired engines, well down on their original bhp, worn suspensions, loose steering, poor geo set up, vague gearboxes, electrical gremlins, old tyres, iffy brakes, dull lighting, noisy wipers, irritating rattles and wind squeal...... and oblivious owners rolleyes - all compromise the experience.

Don’t get me wrong, I Iove the aircooled models, but it takes a bit of effort (or expense) to get the nicest examples that fully reflect the true joy of driving - otherwise the novelty will soon wear thin. And, I'd be cautious about the '70s era.




SEE YA

3,522 posts

244 months

Monday 21st July 2014
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That is why, you have to spend money on there upkeep. Many people do not hence, so many turn up for sale.

Irish

3,991 posts

238 months

Monday 21st July 2014
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Check out my how not to do it (maybe) thread......

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Lungauer

Original Poster:

293 posts

151 months

Monday 21st July 2014
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edo said:
Sorry I dont think that is good value at all esp if you compare to the green one I posted.
Unfortunately both the green and red cars at Gmund had sold when I rang them last week after your post. Pity as they looked rather nice, especially the green one.

Lungauer

Original Poster:

293 posts

151 months

Monday 21st July 2014
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SEE YA said:
Do you not fancy a Turbo then?

Edited by SEE YA on Monday 21st July 07:52
To be honest I've always steered clear of turbos, other than the daily diesel. Not sure why, suppose it's that 'normally aspirated' thing, but I am beginning to come round to the idea. Probably too late now!

Lungauer

Original Poster:

293 posts

151 months

Monday 21st July 2014
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Geneve said:
Any aircooled Porsche is only as good as its underlying condition – and I don’t mean the high gloss paintwork and tidy interior.

IMO very few are in optimum mechanical health – tired engines, well down on their original bhp, worn suspensions, loose steering, poor geo set up, vague gearboxes, electrical gremlins, old tyres, iffy brakes, dull lighting, noisy wipers, irritating rattles and wind squeal...... and oblivious owners rolleyes - all compromise the experience.

Don’t get me wrong, I Iove the aircooled models, but it takes a bit of effort (or expense) to get the nicest examples that fully reflect the true joy of driving - otherwise the novelty will soon wear thin. And, I'd be cautious about the '70s era.
This is why I've steered clear up to now, and I must say the trip to and from viewing the 1976 2.7 was a joy in the GTS. The old car had that vaguely mildew smell (reminded me of my brother's Rover P5B he had years ago) and that's not really what I'm buying in to. I want a lightness of touch and delicacy that I feel may be missing from the modern 911, but not the inconvenience of an old banger. I suppose that's why people are prepared to pay top dollar for a Singer.