More headroom in a Targa, and your old friend is back home again..
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifi...php?id=2463063
More headroom in a Targa, and your old friend is back home again..
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifi...php?id=2463063
No offense intended, but you've been looking for 2 years now, including a break or two. It might be time to loosen your search parameters. Maybe a car that's not as nice as you prefer, or other years, or increase your budget. Or a combination of those things. Because the longer you spend looking for the "ideal" car, the less likely it is that you will buy one. Prices have increased noticeably over the last 2 years. Don't let a pursuit of "great" stop you from buying "good".
I wanted a Porsche since before I got my driver's license. I didn't finally buy my first until just before my 55th birthday. Don't be me.
- Arne
Current - 2018 718 Cayman, Rhodium Silver, PDK
Sold - 1972 911T coupe, Silver Metallic; 1984 911 Carrera coupe, Chiffon white; 1973 914 2.0, Saturn Yellow; 1984 944, Silver Metallic
Arne is right. There are plenty of great driver level cars that have come up for sale with your specifications over the past 2 years. If you didn't jump on one of those, it's probably because of price, and the prices are going back up. Be realistic. I scored a bargain (or so I thought) when I bought my 1973 S in 2012, at the age of 48. It was 8 more years before I could drive it. And while I did save a lot of money in the manner I restored it as a shared responsibility with the craftsman who did a lot of the work, no amount of money can buy back lost time. Don't be me either.
Early 911S Registry # 2395
1973 Porsche 911S in ivory white 5sp MT
2015 Porsche Macan S in agate grey 7sp PDK
Ugh, can’t argue with either one of you… Realistically, the ship might have sailed for me. I can’t justify spending the kind of money decent driver-level longhoods go for these days. I’ll continue to look casually but won’t keep my hopes up too high.
Currently in between Porsches. Sold my 73.5T Targa, now suffering from serious withdrawal symptoms. Attending Rennsport Reunion VI didn't really help getting over it.
Past: '73.5T Targa, '12 991S Cab, '07 987
You're being too hard on yourself. I can't find the link, but recently a prominent longtime owner was remembered giving his best advice to another guy. That advice was to be ready to "Up...your Porsche hobby", or close to that. The interpretation being that the idea of frugal with respect to repairs, restoration, or the cars themselves, is the exact wrong path. He has a point when you look at the better cars, how they've stayed that way.. it was by paying generously for things to be done right. It almost seems like the cars were set up at the beginning to require financial thresholds, in order to enjoy them properly. I tend to agree that six figures for a car seems foreign, but once you UP and get past that, things will improve.
Hey bud, sorry to hear - don’t give up, there are still deals to be had. However, as others have mentioned, you most likely won’t have someone come strolling in here dropping said deal in your lap. Reach out to people, go to events and inquire. I’m sure you will find your car. Also check PCA’s classified section and thesamba. Even the classified section here had a good 1972 albert blue targa listed not too long ago (March 2021). I was in a similar situation as you looking for a 72/73 targa and ended up finding one eventually after persistently checking all the usual sites for months every day. I had to accept a few things not to my liking but that’s the world we live in right now with where the long hood market is today.
Currently in between Porsches. Sold my 73.5T Targa, now suffering from serious withdrawal symptoms. Attending Rennsport Reunion VI didn't really help getting over it.
Past: '73.5T Targa, '12 991S Cab, '07 987
Have a client/friend just considering the sale of his original paint Leaf Green 73.5 coupe. Its a stellar original car - with all of the little bumps and bruises along the way that make it look and feel authentic. Haven't heard the price yet but can get you in contact with him if interested.
Cole Scrogham
Porsche Restoration
911, 912, 911R, RS, RSR, IROC
I just listed my Tangerine 73 911 on The Mart. May or may not be what you're looking for.
https://mart.pca.org/ads/52048
Bobby Smith
member #299
1973 914/4 2.8 ltr. (FTD winner 2008 Charlotte Parade) (sold)
1973 911 "Orangello"
1973 914/6 GT 3.2 "Crystal Blue Persuasion" (sold)
2011 Boxster Spyder
1973 911 E "E GO" Metallic Green