Scratching that 911 Itch!

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OK. To add to the collection.

Looked at a 86 sc coupe. Needs some work, but basically sound. He wanted £20K, offered £12K, he is at £16K.... Oh, forgot to mention, needs injection sorting/replacing. Paint is microblistered and a few bubbles of pug...

Also got my eye on a Turbo Body 964 LHD Tip. Any LHD has to be tip/auto for me because of my right arm. This one is rather lovely. £21K. Also has a/c and Bilsteins.

Much fun ensues looking and researching! Drove a 996 X50 some while ago and found it a bit bland. Like my toys like this a bit more edgy and communicative. Not too keen on the 996 look, but a Turbo might be a thing.

I have heard that in the world of aircooled a LHD is better for pedal arrangement?

Gentlemen, you have the floor. (Probably slightly crusty and holed if it's an early 911 floor!)

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I need help? Really?
The SC is a '82 actually, typisht error....
The 964 is a JP import, so no telling really. Going to check it out.
About 3 books and Gawd knows how many magazine articles.

The SC is basically ok - so long as I get it for the £12K that I bid on it.

Probably do need help with the size of the collection though..... It will be increasing by 3 over the next couple of months, actually 4 remembering the Romeo transporter.

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I guess that this 964 may be a JP spec. Makes it very rare. Still interested to know if the LHD is better for ergonomics?


Bentley doing well. Fine trackday at Goodwood - new Oz superlegover wheels plus Federal RSR's transformed the handling over the 19" ones.

Going for a alloy fuel tank, the original is 100lt steel!! More weight loss follows.

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andy_roe said:

The LHD pedal arrangement is much better. RHD cars have the pedals offset to the left so the seating position is a little different.

Thanks for an answer to the original question! Much as I thought.

Awaiting further details of the 964 - the SC geezer stuck on £16K