Advice on purchasing a Porsche 930 targa

[micky21]

Please can i have your opinions on this Porsche

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161548194424?_trksid=p20...

[micky21]

Please can i have your opinions on this Porsche

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161548194424?_trksid=p20...

[BertBert]

So the problem With these and any other old car is that it is old. In nearly 40 years anything can have happened. As others have said, fixing stuff will get very expensive.

Have you driven a 70s 2.7s targa to know you actually want one? I'd advise that.

If you are interested in the eBay car,go and see it first and see if the car and the history look and feel right. Is the seller someone you can deal with? If so get a proper PPI before you buy. I'd not try and buy from a timed EBay auction as it's hard to get the proper diligence done. And from my experience unless one is an expert, old 911s are very hard to judge. Also from my experience the people in the old 911 world are hard to judge. From embellishers of the truth to downright crooks. Sorry to say that.

Whatever you do get a proper pro PPI!
Bert

[roygarth]

micky21 said:

Hi I would like to introduce myself my name is Mick and i am 45 years old and I have always fantasise about having a 911 Porsche I am at the age now where i can afford one within reason I know that I'm just like a lot of other guys of my age you remember these Cars has kids

And it's a minefield out there I've been studying these cars for about two years And I have decided I would like Porsche 911 930 targa not quite sure on the year yet

But I have seen a USA import which I would like your advice and comments please

Porsche 911s Targa 1976, 41k miles, COA, matching numbers, full porsche history 1976 Porsche 911 S Targa was supplied new to the west coast of the U.S.A and has resided in and around the states of California and Oregon up until 2013, when it was imported to the UK. Supplied with a full Porsche service history with stamped book and original service and maintenance manual, this lovely example has covered a mere 40,000 miles from new. The car is offered with a Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche which confirms the engine is original from 1976. The car was used on on a monthly basis until the late 1990s when the owner passed away. The car was then left in dry storage for 7 years or so until the family decided to sell to the previous owner. He spent approximately $16,000 on various works. This included new Targa top, new carpets, new windshield, new fuel tank, fuel pump, new regulators, electronic ignition system, new headlining, upgraded oil cooler, new brake discs and pads and rebuilt callipers. The previous owner also had the original engine rebuilt at approximately 30k miles. Steel inserts were all put in for new cylinders and the cam was relined bored.

Finished in black with black leather interior, the car was also repainted early last year and the paint remains in good condition. Offered with ten months left on the MoT with no advisories, UK registration document and a fully stamped service book by Porsche california, it is very rare to find such a low mileage classic Porsche with a full history. The 2.7 S Targa surely represents the best value classic 911 money can buy today and this 2.7 S is ready to be used and enjoyed. Everything works as it should.
Chassis Number: 9116212030 Engine Number: 6561707



Any advice appreciated

Edited by micky21 on Friday 2nd January 16:52

I had a close look at this car at the Classic Car Show auction at the NEC end of last year. It needs a complete re spray and to me seemed to be a wrong 'un. It didn't meet its reserve at the auction.