Advice on lhd US imports - 3.2/SC

[Buzzfan]

Can anyone offer advice on buying an unrestored us import 3.2 or SC? I'm still trying to get on the 911 classic ladder at lowest cost, and would rather run an unrestored scruffier car if reliable than anything too valuable or precious.

There are a number of cars described as "running but in need of work" advertised on the continent from £ 15k upwards - are these a guaranteed money pit, or could I hope to recoup any repair costs on a future uk resale (without a profit). I could stretch to £ 25k inc bills.

Also wondered if any could recommend an honest fair value workshop for looking after / restoring a ratty SC or 3.2 in/near London

(pls do pm if you'd rather comment privately)

[Buzzfan]

tks all for their v comments. A few missed the point I was interested in USA lhd cars being advertised for sale on the Continent e.g. Belgium, so I would inspect before committing.

I've only driven 993 C4S to date for 3 days (which I found too fast/good to have fun safely/legally!) so am arranging to hire a long nose 2l and a 3.2 for comparison before making a purchase.

I'm not bothered by ultimate performance, it's the balance/feel & long nose appearance that interest me so a budget Singerish backdate wouldnt upset me either