New Arrival 73 E 86K miles (Field find ) long
They are not always barn finds, This was parked in the open on a mini-farm in Tumalo junction Oregon,
Heard about it, decided to go see it, had't been started in 3 years, No battery It was a 73 Porsche coupe in blue.
Well Got there, and it was covered with Dry central Oregon dust, parked next to the wood shop. I walked up on the hot Snday afternoon to a car with no Grill cover (on the car) and very disty and dirty. the color looked blue and Purple., Cookie cutters, chrome looked good, Montana plates , last stampedin 86. Opened the door felt good, Hey tan Sport Seats, 1 dash crack 86K miles sport covered wheel, perfect frankfurt, door pockets a nine of ten, Opened the motor, dusty but MFI and all complete. Crest is the best original I have seen
Ok pop the boot, hey original tool kit, complete !, original German wood in the Carpet. Ok time to lool under the carpet, the spare was original, I mean never on the car XWX original. HMMM
Body had a glass out respray, owner was given the car by the father. Color code was 329-X-X (looked up as Oxford blue) paint had some tree pitch but absolutely no rust, THe straitest body I have seen since the 72T with 45K that I sold to Don.
Trying not to get to excited, we shook hands on a fair price contingent to checking the Motor, car out.
Showed up next day with trailer, hauled to shop. Attached battery fired in 4 cranks !! Burned oil out of the tail pipe for 20 minutes. Thought Epa was going to fine us.
Smoke cleared, engine in great shape,
Oh while the engine was burning off old gas and oil I went through the glove box, Hmmm, no Owners manual, but wait here is a maintainance manual and inside..............
The original sales receipt from Continental motors in Portland Or
Lets See
73 E (they listed as Dalmation Blue)
S trim $ 200 aprox
Sport Seats L and right) $99
Chrome wheel wells $125
Limited slip diff $282
Finally a Am/FM Radio $199
Total $10478 after deposit
Well THe check for the aggreed amount was delivered and we are working hard to get her ready for Parade, Emorys campout
After blasting the car clean,removing the tree pitch( good clearcoat) the car has no, I repeat no rust, original overspray under the car, incredible..........
Paint is turning out a 9.0-9.5 a couple of small nicks but great shape
86K Mileage is original.
So far we have
Replaced Brakes Rotors,
All hoses, repacked wheels,
New shocks, rubber bushing everywhere needed,
New original chain tensioners,
Updated Valve covers after major service Valve adjust and tune
updated the plastic clutch cable conector
Turbo tie rods
New batteries
SSI exchangers
Dansk Pea shooter exhaust
New 72 style
All fluid flush
H4s
Through the grill lights (thanks Tom)
6j by 15 fuchs thanks to a Registry member (thanks Scott)
Pirelli 195 15s (I like the tread)
Painted caps thanks to John Audette (Wolfe Man)
In process
Coco Mats in Blue and Tan
Earlier non ugly bumper guards (my stash)
Lowered appropriately
Allignment corner balance more setup monday,
Detail every inch again and again
THen Drive Drive drive
Later
New carpet, alrerady have NOS dash
May recover the Seats (Small sunfade in upper corners) great patina though
Period CIbie ? Hood lights
I pod attachment (special underdash speakers, will post details)
Anyway Pics next week
Thanks for those who helped, they are out there !
This is the best I have had yet
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70S Targa SS LTD slip
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I refuse to count any more so my wife doesnt kill me !
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I enjoyed the story. Looking forward to the photos.
Pictures, Pictures... I need pictures......
