Opinions? 78 3.0 that's had the Japanese Treatment

[robm3]

I was offered this for a decent price as its been for sale for 24 months now (Australian's hate left hand drive!).

I think it looks great and I would do the odd track day in it.

However i have no (old) Porsche experience so is there anything I should look out for?

Just good to get some perceptions on it too, for instance is 1000kg light for a 78'??

Here's the ad and video:

http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automotive/Cars/Cars...

[robm3]

ArrowSC said:

The description of "original mechanical injection" is misleading as it appears to have the std SC CIS injection, which is very different to MFI as on earlier 911s, or the later and very rare 954 3.0 SCRS with Kugelfischer(sp?) MFI

I've got a mildly updated SC I use for trackdays and this looks like it could be a load of fun too, but please lose the chequer-plate

So the SC CIS injection is an improvement over the mechanical or not?

I agree the chequer plate is 'naff' I'd probably get carpet retrimed back in because stones and grit bouncing around inside is a pain.

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lidz said:

Be very cautious buying from them, they don't have a good reputation. Wound back odometers are very common as is many other more serious issues. Do a lot of homework on the dealer, plenty of feedback available & ideally just walk away...

Wow! thanks for that.

I did get that impression when I was there (funny how you should trust your instincts).

Their story on some items on the car didn't quite mar up either.

Oh well....