1979 911SC, could you use is almost daily?
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I started a thread on another forum asking questions about 2 911SC's for sale near me. After getting a chance to drive an SC I thought it was a brilliant, fun car, very mechanical and raw. 2 weeks ago I sold my 996, which I used daily, mainly because the running costs were high.
I inquired about the SC's to find out one was sold, but the other one had just had plenty of work done to it. Full engine and gearbox rebuild, 993 head studs, new clutch, new stainless steel exhaust, new heat exchangers, new tyres, and all fluids changed and has been wax oil under sealed. Car has all matching numbers, no rust, is in its original colour. It has a full service history with all MOT's backing up the mileage, 84,000. All the work carried out was/is by a very reputable person in the Porsche circles here. As such this car is ready to go with no servicing to do for the next 12 months.
Thing is from the question I asked, I received many different opinions from people. Some say the car could not be used here in our wet climate all year round. Some say you could. Some say it has to be garaged and some say if it is used regularly you don't. I was planning on buying the car and in a few months time buy another car as a run around. I would want to use the SC regularly. I also don't have a garage. I would consider a carcoon but as I would have to have this out the front of the house in the driveway, I'd be afraid it'll just draw attention of kids to vandalise it.
So, what is your opinion?
I inquired about the SC's to find out one was sold, but the other one had just had plenty of work done to it. Full engine and gearbox rebuild, 993 head studs, new clutch, new stainless steel exhaust, new heat exchangers, new tyres, and all fluids changed and has been wax oil under sealed. Car has all matching numbers, no rust, is in its original colour. It has a full service history with all MOT's backing up the mileage, 84,000. All the work carried out was/is by a very reputable person in the Porsche circles here. As such this car is ready to go with no servicing to do for the next 12 months.
Thing is from the question I asked, I received many different opinions from people. Some say the car could not be used here in our wet climate all year round. Some say you could. Some say it has to be garaged and some say if it is used regularly you don't. I was planning on buying the car and in a few months time buy another car as a run around. I would want to use the SC regularly. I also don't have a garage. I would consider a carcoon but as I would have to have this out the front of the house in the driveway, I'd be afraid it'll just draw attention of kids to vandalise it.
So, what is your opinion?
rubystone said:
I ran a 3.2 through the winter 8 or 9 years ago. Ran faultlessly but boy did it hasten the corrosion. That's what I would be most worried about.
That is I guess what I'm asking. The car would be used daily over the winter. It wouldn't be just left sitting there. Where I live I don't get heavy/much snow. The car has been checked for rust and areas were fixed and repainted. So currently there is no rust areas. Plus the car has been wax oil under sealed.mr_tony said:
Using my 76 daily, and I love it.
Keeping a close eye on the chassis for corrosion, and had the car coated in waxoyl before taking delivery.
So far so good. Might get some winter tyres this week. Love how cheap 15 tyres are!
Have you got a wheel arch Inner Fenders? From what I've been told they are a must add thing to any older car to help protect it from the elements. I'd be interested in your thoughts.Keeping a close eye on the chassis for corrosion, and had the car coated in waxoyl before taking delivery.
So far so good. Might get some winter tyres this week. Love how cheap 15 tyres are!
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