This seems like a reasonable deal for anyone seeking an air-cooled 911 project. Wow, did I actually just say those words? It’s an interesting world we’re in these days, as more and more long-hood Porsche projects that pop up in Facebook groups are usually subject to jeers from commenters laughing at the asking price. Perhaps that’s what drove the seller of this 1970 911T to list it here on eBay for a reasonable price of $39,000 or best offer. Surprisingly, it doesn’t seem to be hiding any major ugliness and it’s a claimed numbers-matching example.
The 911T was the entry-level model in 1970, sitting below the desirable S specification. These days, that doesn’t matter much, as finding a long-hood Porsche that’s not a total rot bucket and has matching numbers really checks the two biggest boxes for most collectors. The seller reports that this 911 left the factory wearing a Bahia Red paint job but was later resprayed to the white you see here. That’s highly unusual for an old Porsche project, as it was almost always the other way around. The seller also reports it has just 37,841 miles and has never been in an accident.
Based on the description, it sounds like the seller acquired it many years ago as a non-running project, and hasn’t done much with it since. Thankfully, he kept it stored indoors, which likely helped preserve the bodywork. No mention is made of rust in the floors, which is either because the seller has been around old Porsches long enough that we should assume the floors need replacing, or it’s as solid below as it is up top. The 2.2L flat-six has never run in his possession, and he mentions that the gas is at least 20 years old. This entry-level Porsche made 125 horsepower when new.
The bodywork has dents and general signs of neglect, and the paint is quite flat with original red peeking through in places. This is an old sports car that was acquired at a time when they weren’t worth much, which I’m guessing also shapes the seller’s reasonable asking price. He notes that it will come with “…papers and original keys, the owner manual, and the service records.” He has also procured a COA for the car, with pictures included in the listing, so he certainly is making all the right moves for inspiring buyer confidence. Does anyone else agree this looks like a fair ask in the current market?
I have mentioned this before regarding the 911…If you look at the auctions on BaT, usually about 8-900 on any given day, you will see that nearly 10% of the cars being auctioned are Porsche 911s.
Within that 10% are varying years and models, but the 911 wins hands down in the sheer number of cars being unloaded. I posted on one auction, asking why everyone is trying to get rid of a 911. The post was deleted by the webmaster, so we can only assume that the car isn’t that much fun to own and drive.
I have a 1988 911 Targa that I’ve had since 2002. At various times it’s been my daily driver, my track car, or my weekend getaway. It has 186,000 miles on it, of which over 120k are mine. She’s as reliable as the sun coming up tomorrow and she still loves sitting at the redline. Can’t imagine not owning her.
I think the biggest contributing factor in seeing so many 911s on the market is the extremely long production run, coupled with a very well built machine. In addition, there is a decent opportunity for a profit.
Eventually the generation that can afford these cars will die off. Irregardless as to whether or not “younger folks” are interested in them, they can’t even afford to buy a house or start a family. Eventually the market will fall out from under it. There are TONS of 911s that were made over DECADES. The 911 nameplate first appeared in 1963 and hasn’t stopped.
Wouldn’t you capitalize on a market when you can / while you can?
I assume you’re addressing my comment JE, so to answer your question, yes, I would capitalize on a market while I could. My comment wasn’t meant to throw shade on the 911, but rather ask the question as to why so many are for sale. I guess the answer is that they are being flipped, irrespective of their driveability.
These are not 356s. There are thousands of them. Another problem is that the typical ones are underpowered in 2026 terms.
Most are run ragged, and have huge maintenence costs.
The sellers usually have money, so they can fish for offers for years.
The price run-ups are full of helium.
Hey Rex, I didn’t think that you were nor did I mean to imply that; apologies. I merely meant to offer a possible explanation. You’re not the only one seeing it.
To me it’s a bubble that will burst.
doesnt look too good.
I looked at a 68 XKE being sold by its original owner. He told me that the indicated 29k miles were correct and that the odometer had not “already gone around”. Well the car had an inch of grease and oil under it from front to back, the rubber pad that should have been on the gas pedal was MIA and half of the metal pedal was worn away, drivers seat leather worn thru, seat pad flat, etc.. I was pretty sure the mileage was understated. I asked to see the keys- completly worn out from use…..
Series 1 and 2 E-types don’t have rubber covers on the accelerator pedal. Not to say you’re wrong about the mileage, but just that the accelerator pedal doesn’t offer a clue.
If I wanted a Porsche I’d whittle one……
When I was in college a guy in my apartment building had a 911. This was around 70-72. We went in his car to see “On Any Sunday.” We lived right next to a freeway onramp. The engine was not warmed up or anything. He nailed it.
On a shelf above his parking space was a set of old pistons. All had a hole in the top. I asked if I could have one? I encased it in casting resin.
Still have it.
But if you don’t do that to them, I think they’re very reliable.
Looks rough. Needs cosmetic refreshing in order to get that kind of money imho.
This one does not look good….especially for that price. Note the significant rust on the right quarter and no pics of the pans. But most telling is pic #30 of the VIN tag – note it was cropped to not show the rust that would evident in the front end right under the hood. That’s the first place I look when evaluating a 911/912….
This one does not look good….especially for that price. Note the significant rust on the right quarter and no pics of the pans. But most telling is pic #30 of the VIN tag – note it was cropped to not show the rust that would be evident in the front end right under the hood. That’s the first place I look when evaluating a 911/912….