Looking for a 1973 911, S, T or E?

[PaulDav]

I'm looking to buy a 1973 (my birth year) 911. The Carrera RS are obviously out of my price range unfortunately! But wanted advice on what was the best version to buy?

I would ideally like it in Tangerine as well (not making this shopping list too hard!!) where is the best place to look for such a car and which model should I be trying to buy?

Also when looking at 1973 Porsches, what are the pitfalls I should be looking at?

Thanks!

[Geneve]

You need to be over here - www.ddk-online.com

[squirejo]

Many many variables but price is a determining factor with a 2.4S is excellent condition with good history fetching up to circa 175k. Practically, the experience between the models is not that great especially on the public road. But Geneve is right- there's only one place to have all your questions answered.

[Schnellmann]

If you are limiting your search to 1973 your search could be quite difficult. Huge range of prices depending upon model and provenance. If you want an early 911 (rather than just a 911 from 1973) best to do some research on the various models and current values.

DDK a good place to start.

[BertBert]

what's your budget?

[uktrailmonster]

The S is the most desirable spec and the most expensive by far. The E is almost as good, especially one with Recaro seats fitted, but the T is definitely a step down although far more affordable and can be upgraded relatively easily, particularly if you don't mind replica parts. If I was buying one now I would look for a well sorted T and look to upgrade the engine, seats etc. The standard E/T seats are not very nice, especially compared to the Recaros in the S, which really make the interior stand out. If you have the money, an E would be a good choice too. The S is silly money now I'm afraid.

[PaulDav]

BertBert said:

what's your budget?

I don't want to spend more than £70k

[hot66]

You'll struggle to get an S for that

[wole0911]

Targa or Coupe ?

[graemel]

PaulDav said:

which model should I be trying to buy?
Also when looking at 1973 Porsches, what are the pitfalls I should be looking at?
Thanks!

With the budget you have in mind a 1973 2.4E would be the one to go for.
The biggest pitfall is rust.
Before you commit to buy anything get it inspected by someone that knows these early cars inside out or you'll blow your busget again putting it all right.
Two great website forums for these cars are
www.ddk-online.com
www.early911sregistry.org
Good luck and enjoy they are wonderful cars

[Schnellmann]

hot66 said:

You'll struggle to get an S for that

With current prices you might struggle to get a good E for £70k.

[bigunit00]

http://www.paul-stephens.com/Porsche-911-2.4-E-Cou...

And a fiver left for a pint on the way home

[hot66]

bigunit00 said:

http://www.paul-stephens.com/Porsche-911-2.4-E-Cou...

And a fiver left for a pint on the way home

And rumoured to be not quite as good as the write up suggests ... Been on the market for a while now

[Koln-RS]

Yes, saw that

http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=3...

[vpr]

I have an original unmolested T that I might consider selling but I'm not about to give it away.

It is however LHD (best way) underside is like brand new and original...high spec car.

PM me if you're interested.

[wole0911]

Hi reason i asked if coupe or targa is that i have an Aubagine RHD 1973 911E Targa which has just been totaly
recomisioned ... has sat in a barn for many years , is all orig and has all S fittings from new.
If your intrested please P.M me
Cheers Mark