Nice View From the Engine Bay: 1975 Porsche 911 Project

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The iconic Porsche 911 changed the world of sports cars forever. While its predecessor, the 356, was popular in its own right, the 911 offered a more comfortable, powerful ride. In fact, Porsche was all about incremental increases in power, offering niche models in most production years, such as the 911R in 1967 – a lightweight racer – or the 1974 Carrera RS. The car we are about to view offers the buyer an opportunity to bring uprated mechanicals to the 911 platform, just like the factory did. Here on eBay is a 1975 Porsche 911 project or parts car, bid to $8,201 with no reserve. This car is located in Flint, Michigan, and has a clean title.

The car has lost its air-cooled, rear-mounted, flat-six 2.7 liter engine and manual transmission. But we’re looking for silver linings and here’s one: while this will never be a matching numbers car, the mid 70’s cars are not as collectible as earlier vintage 911s, leaving the buyer free to make a big change. How about a 3.2-liter engine from the 1980s Carrera cars? A five-speed manual gearbox and beefier suspension would be pleasant, too.

Of course, before springing for the new motor and other accessories needed here, the buyer will need to strip the body and deal with its rust. Fortunately, the missing mechanicals makes that a bit easier – another silver lining. Hard to tell if this car was originally red, but given its condition, anything goes: if you don’t have a matching numbers motor, why not paint it any color you want? Backdating the bumpers might be a good idea as well. The early small bumper is more elegant than the bulky safety bumpers.

The interior reveals a missing gauge and a host of other issues. But given that the car needs a complete restoration, that probably doesn’t matter. Seats and door panels have become a staging ground for individualizing your Porsche. Singer Group sparked this trend, with its woven leather interiors. Now every Porsche that starts out looking like our subject car can become a masterpiece of customization, with drilled pedals, aftermarket gauge sets and steering wheels, and nearly endless floor treatments. I’m hoping this car lives on as a whole car rather than losing its parts to other cars; what do you think the buyer will do with it?

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Comments

  1. bobhess bobhessMember

    Good pictures, minimum rust (surface rust under rubber windshield common problem), factory undercoating saved the underside, decent price so far. Good candidate for a fun build.

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  2. Tbone

    Located in Flint? Just begging for a GM engine transplant

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    • Roland Schoenke

      Yuck!! Or maybe a subaru sti motor

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  3. Grant

    I was thinking Mopar slant six. They always made a nice little sound. Got to be better than what was originally there and your heater would actually work in cold wealther.

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    • Michelle RandAuthor

      Ha ha, yes indeed, and a lot cheaper than Porsche components too!

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  4. Connecticut mark

    Subaru engine wood be cool.

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    • KurtMember

      But where to put the radiator? Maybe in a whale tail ?

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  5. JBD

    Gas Monkey Garage did a LS V8 transplant which gives the most HP/smile ratio. The car was actually used and tested. Very impressive car!

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  6. aboyandhisdog aboyandhisdog

    Thanks, Michelle! Every time I see a 911 on BF, I just have to click on it. Even this sad little ’75 just brings a smile to my face. What a timeless, beautiful car the 911 is!

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  7. Bob

    Have one with a Mazda rotary turbo. Assume ride.

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  8. Frank BarrettMember

    As with any early 911, everything depends on rust. It’s not a question of whether or not it’s rusty but rather how rusty it is.

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  9. Spit

    sooo the photo of the interior, while the car is driving down the road, is not the same car- newer vintage (late ’70’s?) with a different steering wheel at the least…

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  10. Kevin Mullins

    Looks like a Silver Anniversary car, correct year and interior.

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  11. Kenny

    Years ago I built a ‘74 911 with an Oldsmobile Toronado transaxle and a 1988 Corvette engine, all in the back seat area. This car makes me want to do it all over again!

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  12. George Birth

    A very rough parts Car.

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  13. Matt Boyer

    Silver paint, silver anniversary interior and Fuchs! Super Cool. Only about 500 silver anniversary coupes were imported into the USA. Silver paint, funky tweed interior, bigger sway bars, headlight washers, Carrera plush carpet, dash plaques with Ferry’s signature. Was a big deal for Porsche at the time.

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  14. oscar ruiz de azua

    Hello, good afternoon, do you still have the Porsche for sale?
    greetings
    oscar

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