911 RS replica...Good buy?

[Wolfsbait]

I've got the chance of buying a replica circa 73 911 RS 2.7 based on a '67 911 and running a 3.0 SC refurbed motor. Includes 12 months MOT service and warranty for around £17k

Is this a nightmare waiting to happen or a good buy? May have to use it for regular work related blasts from Kent to Bristol and I'm keen to have a relaible car that i can sell on without too much hassle...and loss!

Any help very much appreciated!

[ted 191]

Don`t do it

[Koln-RS]

Surely it's a swb?

My guess is it would be too much of a mish-mash.

[Geneve]

If you want a 'classic' 911, original is best

If you want an RS replica, it needs to have been done properly, ideally on a 72/73 model, and will not be cheap

If you need to use it everyday, forget it. £17k would buy you a good 3.2 Carrera or 964. Better still get a really nice used Boxster 2.7 or Boxster 'S'.

Is the car in question white/green? If so it has been on/off the market for a couple of years. Ask the question on www.ddk-online.com

[phib]

Or if it is the blue and white swb 67 car that's been around for ages as well last time I saw it, it certainly wasn't 17k's worth. More like 8k imho

[dilbert]

I think an RS replica could be a good buy, but I just get the feeling that this might not be. It all depends on who has made it into a replica. If you want authenticity, get the real thing. If you want a replica for everyday use, you have to consider one of autofarm's 2.7 RS (3.2 Carrera) replicas. They're not cheap, but they have to be just about the best compromise.

www.autofarm.co.uk/new.php3/classrecr.html

Edited by dilbert on Tuesday 17th October 20:57

[timwatsham]

I'd echo the "go original" remarks, and suggest having a look at my silver 2.4T/E in the classifieds...

It's much classier than a replica, and probably drives better too - lots of power and torque, plus a really well sorted chassis that is great fun to pilot...

An original will appreciate more quickly in the future too judging by what everyone is after at the moment...