The Porsche mystique is a powerful force, able to turn what is a nice early 911S into a gold mine. This very original 1973 car may well be one — you can see what it’s bringing so far here on eBay, where someone is going to buy themselves a car that’s already within close distance of $100,000. It’s now located in Roswell, Georgia after spending its early life in North Carolina. Let’s look a little closer and see how nice this car really is!
The seller describes this as an “honest” car and feels it is the best 911S they have come across in 25 years of in buying vintage Porsches. The car has a COA stating that the silver paint, red leather, power sunroof & windows, 5 speed transmission and also the very coveted Appearance Group are all correct to the car (although some of the silver has been repainted). In case you are wondering, the Appearance Group includes fog lights, intermittent wipers, rear defroster and chrome wheel well trim (the trim is currently off the car but is in excellent shape and is pictured in the auction listing).
The current paintwork certainly looks nice and free from any major damage. There are undercar pictures as well that lead me to believe the car has always been well taken care of.
There are some cracks in the dash and the seats show some wear. The seller seems convinced that someone will turn the car into a concours restoration — are there Porsche folks out there that would just drive it and enjoy it as it is? I hope so.
One of the things that surprises me is that the seller includes zero information on how the car runs (or even if it runs)! I would think that would be pretty important if I were purchasing a $100,000 car — but I’m not a Porsche guy. What do you Barn Finds readers think?
Well I’m not going out on a limb to say I’m Porsche savvy. Especially a 911. Somebody will rip me a new one. 356, Is a cooler car anyway (lol). Where is that ignorant guy, when we need him.
That being said, a guy into 911’s will factor in $30k for a complete engine deal.
But, here’s the biggie. Are the numbers matching, and, what’s the body (rust) situation. Way more important.
Where do they find these things? There’s gold out there!
The ad says runs and drives nicely.
iike most of the markets, the classic car market is so overheated that it is most likely going to correct in the next year, big time. this is a prime example.
I’m reading “Dougies” post as him being unsavvy. But when I read the ebay listing I thought it was pretty clear as to rust not being an issue with this car. What I found funny was that the A/C compressor is not installed on the engine, but available/included with the sale, why is it off ?
Whom ?
Kicking myself as always.
Sold my ’70 911 in 2017 for half this and mine was mucho original. with dealer a/c and electric sunroof. Also had an early 67-8 911S soft window Targa in 2000……….oh why dont I have the cars when the big bucks boys wake up to them!
Timing in life is everything.
I still like em,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and the 912 are starting to bring nutty money too
Oh well just have to hang on till the downhill slide comes.
Mountainwoodie, Dont it suck that back in the day we sold these cars as just used cars and priced them accordingly, ’67 Corvette Coupe, $ 3200.00
’69 Road Runner, $1200.00
’71 LT-1 Ontario Orange roadster, $ 3800.00
’70 350-350 Corvette with A/C, $3300.00
+ too many others ?
“Coronavirus market correction in 3,2,1…”
While neat, cool, & interesting, you can buy something cool, faster, more livable/usable, dependable, with a warranty, & cheaper.
This is a toy and the toy market stands to take one helluva hit