Thoughts on this early 911
Discussion
Been hankering after an early 911 for a long time and have sat back as prices have risen. Really like the pre-impact bumper look and came across this:
http://www.paul-stephens.com/Porsche-911S-2.7/car3...
Bit of a cheat in that it's a 1975 car that's been given an expensive makeover. Looks lovely though and a lot cheaper than the real thing.
I know very little about these cars though. Any thoughts, opinions or information invited.
http://www.paul-stephens.com/Porsche-911S-2.7/car3...
Bit of a cheat in that it's a 1975 car that's been given an expensive makeover. Looks lovely though and a lot cheaper than the real thing.
I know very little about these cars though. Any thoughts, opinions or information invited.
uktrailmonster said:
Personally, I'd put that sort of money into an original '73 2.4E. Again considerably cheaper than a 2.4S and fairly easy to match on power with a few tweaks.
Totally agree. Personally I don't like these hybrid backdates. May look pretty but it's a mish-mash and originality is key.£40,000 will give you the choice of some very desirable, top quality, original 911s - 2.4E, 3.2 Carrera, 964, 993, 996 GT3.....
uktrailmonster said:
Personally, I'd put that sort of money into an original '73 2.4E. Again considerably cheaper than a 2.4S and fairly easy to match on power with a few tweaks.
Except that you probably won't find a 2.4E in the same condition as this car at the same price.................JDH1 said:
Been hankering after an early 911 for a long time and have sat back as prices have risen. Really like the pre-impact bumper look and came across this:
http://www.paul-stephens.com/Porsche-911S-2.7/car3...
Bit of a cheat in that it's a 1975 car that's been given an expensive makeover. Looks lovely though and a lot cheaper than the real thing.
I know very little about these cars though. Any thoughts, opinions or information invited.
To me this is just silly money.http://www.paul-stephens.com/Porsche-911S-2.7/car3...
Bit of a cheat in that it's a 1975 car that's been given an expensive makeover. Looks lovely though and a lot cheaper than the real thing.
I know very little about these cars though. Any thoughts, opinions or information invited.
A non original 911 with most probs the most unreliable Porsche engine of all time and they want 40K?
Seriously, this is pricing on a scale of jazz the description up, make up a figure and double it.
Avoid IMO.
Edited by Wozy68 on Friday 19th October 08:35
Cheaper & original:
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...
I know it's a SWB but does that really matter on these things nowadays? It's not like you'll be drifting the thing through the wipperman is it?
Lively colour combo, but of a journey to go see it but that's what inspections are for I guess.
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...
I know it's a SWB but does that really matter on these things nowadays? It's not like you'll be drifting the thing through the wipperman is it?
Lively colour combo, but of a journey to go see it but that's what inspections are for I guess.
LaurasOtherHalf said:
Cheaper & original:
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...
I know it's a SWB but does that really matter on these things nowadays? It's not like you'll be drifting the thing through the wipperman is it?
Lively colour combo, but of a journey to go see it but that's what inspections are for I guess.
Though personally I'd prefer the long weelbase. Thats lovely. http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...
I know it's a SWB but does that really matter on these things nowadays? It's not like you'll be drifting the thing through the wipperman is it?
Lively colour combo, but of a journey to go see it but that's what inspections are for I guess.
Blimey - some strong views here.
Lets not forget - this is a matching numbers 1975 'S', with some tasteful and driving-value add mods. a 72 S will set you back twice that (there was one at The Hairpin Co. a while back for £85,000).
If you want a car to drive, and look/feel like the dogs whatnots in, this is ace. Paul Stephens puts many hours into these things and lets be fair, it looks terrific.
If you're viewing it as an investment, don't. Buy an earlier 's' at double the price and store it.
If you want a £40,000 car to drive, properly drive, as a daily, it makes terrific sense. I'd rather have this than a 2 year old M3.
Lets not forget - this is a matching numbers 1975 'S', with some tasteful and driving-value add mods. a 72 S will set you back twice that (there was one at The Hairpin Co. a while back for £85,000).
If you want a car to drive, and look/feel like the dogs whatnots in, this is ace. Paul Stephens puts many hours into these things and lets be fair, it looks terrific.
If you're viewing it as an investment, don't. Buy an earlier 's' at double the price and store it.
If you want a £40,000 car to drive, properly drive, as a daily, it makes terrific sense. I'd rather have this than a 2 year old M3.
rlw said:
Except that you probably won't find a 2.4E in the same condition as this car at the same price.................
^This.
I've seen the car at Paul Stephens in the flesh and it is very, very nice (and technically a "matching-numbers" car). Only a few anorak types on these internet forae can tell the difference, and at this price point (as opposed to near-£100k for a nice "real" '73 S) the whole originality spiel doesn't wash, there are heaps of retro cars around this price point and they all sell.
bqf said:
Blimey - some strong views here.
Lets not forget - this is a matching numbers 1975 'S', with some tasteful and driving-value add mods. a 72 S will set you back twice that (there was one at The Hairpin Co. a while back for £85,000).
If you want a car to drive, and look/feel like the dogs whatnots in, this is ace. Paul Stephens puts many hours into these things and lets be fair, it looks terrific.
If you're viewing it as an investment, don't. Buy an earlier 's' at double the price and store it.
If you want a £40,000 car to drive, properly drive, as a daily, it makes terrific sense. I'd rather have this than a 2 year old M3.
Agree totally. You made my earlier point much more eloquently then I did...Lets not forget - this is a matching numbers 1975 'S', with some tasteful and driving-value add mods. a 72 S will set you back twice that (there was one at The Hairpin Co. a while back for £85,000).
If you want a car to drive, and look/feel like the dogs whatnots in, this is ace. Paul Stephens puts many hours into these things and lets be fair, it looks terrific.
If you're viewing it as an investment, don't. Buy an earlier 's' at double the price and store it.
If you want a £40,000 car to drive, properly drive, as a daily, it makes terrific sense. I'd rather have this than a 2 year old M3.
bqf said:
Blimey - some strong views here.
Lets not forget - this is a matching numbers 1975 'S', with some tasteful and driving-value add mods. a 72 S will set you back twice that (there was one at The Hairpin Co. a while back for £85,000).
If you want a £40,000 car to drive, properly drive, as a daily, it makes terrific sense. I'd rather have this than a 2 year old M3.
Quite, a 911S, impact bumper car.Lets not forget - this is a matching numbers 1975 'S', with some tasteful and driving-value add mods. a 72 S will set you back twice that (there was one at The Hairpin Co. a while back for £85,000).
If you want a £40,000 car to drive, properly drive, as a daily, it makes terrific sense. I'd rather have this than a 2 year old M3.
911s IB was not in the same league as a 911S 2.4 pre impact.
I'm not knocking the car, I'm knocking the price. What do you get for the 40K?
A rebuilt, IB converted to pre IB. Why is it so expensive?
You can pick up an IB 2.7S still for way less than 20K in reasonable condition. if you look hard enough. I was offered one for 12K less than 18 months ago.
stuttgartmetal said:
Buy a decent 3.2 Carrera.
Half that money will buy you something gorgeous.
It will hold its money well.
Bitza have a limited market.
No 3.2 can ever be as gorgeous as an early 911 Half that money will buy you something gorgeous.
It will hold its money well.
Bitza have a limited market.
But I agree - buy the real thing (preferably fully restored as original UK cars ALL have rust, but if that is outside your budget, buy a good 3.2 and get rid of the whaletail and chin spoiler.
Edited by drmark on Friday 19th October 16:07
Edited by drmark on Friday 19th October 16:10
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