When you grow accustomed to seeing the same make and model presented as a recent discovery, you can grow numb to the listings when they appear. These days, it seems like everyone is posting an air-cooled 911 for sale, hoping to cash in on what seems to now be an evergreen market in terms of sustaining values. However, every now and again, a car appears that actually looks like a worthwhile project, such as this 1970 Porsche 911 listed here on eBay with bids to $32,600 and no reserve.
I tend to get especially worried when the seller doesn’t seem to be a devout air-cooled 911 follower, as the listings can easily over-hype what you’re actually getting in favor of shouting from the roof tops that you’ve got a vintage Porsche for sale. This 911, however, does seem to look like a halfway decent project, and it’s not a rot bucket by any means. The seller mentions that it’s recently been sprung after nearly a quarter of a century of dry storage.
In addition to the body appearing reasonably sound, the interior is in phenomenal condition for a project. Clean carpets, rip-free vinyl buckets (that honestly look like they were re-done at some point), and woodgrain dash trim that is surprisingly un-faded and not falling off the fascia in chunks. Throw in the factory steering wheel for extra originality points and the interior of this 911 is one bragging about.
The seller believes the 2.2L engine under the hood is a numbers-matching unit, but he stops short of getting a COA that would help provide that extra peace of mind. And check it out – can you see green paint inside the engine bay? If that’s an original paint scheme, someone will buy this car when it’s done for the paint code alone. If there is no rust to contend with underneath, this 911 is a terrific starting point for a comprehensive restoration that will transform a project air-cooled into a six-figure collector’s item.
Nice car except for the raised suspension (probably gas shocks), aftermarket front valance, rubber rear bumper guards, and fuel cell in the trunk taking up all the luggage space. 2.2 engines good but not the fastest of the ’66 through ’73 line. They are reliable though.
A reliable highway cruiser that’s a vintage analog Porsche? Where do I sign? Not meant to be a dragster. Weekender car for couple adventures. Not so flashy you attract thieves, but other vintage cars fans notice with envy of the understated class. I’m not a Porsche guy because I can’t afford it plus my Alfa disease.
I agree Jeff this one looks decent enough to recommission to daily driver with patina status. I just sent the link to my friend who is looking for an early 911 targa but maybe he will pursue this.
You could have this classic, for the price of a new Kia!
Great. So, would you buy it for your mom’s bingo runs, or your daughter’s first year away at school? Mixed purposes. The Kia’s gonna start.
Good one Bub!
Assuming real car guys saddled with kids? Some couples skip the kids. Some guys skip the marriages just have a partner, of either gender. Notice the impractical back seat. These are made for folks free of traditional family trappings or retirement awards to themselves. Too many humans. Kids aren’t the responsible decision for most people these days.