Page 1 of 5 123 ... LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 47

Thread: US 911s

  1. #1
    Senior Member Merv's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Location
    Queensland, Australia
    Posts
    781

    US 911s

    Another new one ....

    Looking at a US-sourced 911 (no additional letter), '68. Has been in Australia for a few years and is registered. Obviously is LHD. Seems straight and rust free but paint needs doing and the seats are from a 74 model. Having it checked by local Porsche Centre.

    So, can one get the original seats? Second what is the market for the LHD variants? I lived in the States and Europe for some years so that is no hassle for me really (the dog leg g'box is a different matter...)

    Any things that I should be really careful about?

    Merv

  2. #2
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Sydney Australia
    Posts
    127
    Merv

    After steering clear of a LHD car for over a year, I finally broke down and bought one mainly due to the prices being asked for good pre 74 RHD cars. I am finding the LHD no hassle at all and am getting used to the dogleg box. Obviously the purchase price on a left hooker needs to be substantially less than a RHD as it will always be worth a fair bit less in Aus. I am pretty sure one can pick up a pair of original early seats, but there is also a great selection of aftermarket replica seats. Things to be careful about? - rust, rust and rust.

    Rob

  3. #3
    Senior Member Merv's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Location
    Queensland, Australia
    Posts
    781
    Thanks Rob. Seller seems honest, is meticulous and well ... the rust aspect is being checked, as is the motor for leaks (I believe that the early ones always have some kind of leak due to the magnesium construction). Car feels tight with no rattles or clunks. It is hard to estimate values on the LHD of course. I have looked around for replica seats but not seen any complete ones as yet. Any suggestions welcomed. The ones in it are later ones with a 'tombstone' headrest. Probably safer but ...

    Which model did you buy?

  4. #4
    Senior Member 9er's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Adelaide Australia
    Posts
    831
    Complete pairs of seats are around, colour and condition vary, drop me a line if you do buy it.

  5. #5
    Senior Member Merv's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Location
    Queensland, Australia
    Posts
    781
    Thanks Chris. That is good of you. Will do!

    Merv

  6. #6
    Senior Member timgt3's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    Gold Coast, Australia
    Posts
    472
    Merv,

    My 2c is leave it LHD. Its a lot of money to put into a conversion that some will use to devalue the car anyway. I also feel hat from a global market perspective you have a bigger market to sell the car as a LHD. Spend the money on making sure the bushes are replaced and the shifter coupler and shifter bushes are replaced. Do the shocks and then get out and drive it and enjoy it.....

    I am biased though!!!
    Tim Pritchard

    1970 911S (resto underway) http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...ge-1970S-resto
    1976 Carrera 3.0 Group Sc Race Car
    1969 911T Group Sb Race Car (Sold to a good home)

  7. #7
    Senior Member Merv's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Location
    Queensland, Australia
    Posts
    781
    Yes Tim, I would not alter the LHD and you are right it is a global market these days. All the OPC checks happen tomorrow. Front suspension has supposedly had new shocks and the rear all new bushes, as have all the shifter bushes been replaced. The 16 x 6 Fuchs have been chromed at some stage (I suspect that they didn't come that way) and two are a bit flakey or bubbly. I suspect the best way forward on that is to strip them all back and polish? Floor pans look good all-round. Seats need replacement with originals or reproductions.

  8. #8
    merv,
    it's a great looking little car.
    for the cost of acquiring original seats and refurbing them its a far better option to look for some period correct repros, Phil Lack from TYP901 sells BF Torino plenty of options there. you could also consider some early 80's Recaros, they dont look too out of place and can be picked up reasonably on eBay.
    ditch the 16' Fuchs, a set of 15's will pop up, the car and suspension was designed for them.
    regards
    Craig
    Newcastle, Australia
    ESR #1479

    1973 2.4E Coupe ex Hong Kong ex Norfolk Island ex New Zealand now in Oz
    (Autowerks restored stunner)
    http://www.autowerks.com.au/porsche_projects/index.html

    1972 2.4E Targa ex Germany ex Japan now in Oz
    (another Autowerks project)

    1969 built E based Vintage Racer
    (another Autowerks beauty)
    http://s12.photobucket.com/?postlogin=true

  9. #9
    Senior Member Fishcop's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2002
    Location
    Port Macquarie, Australia
    Posts
    1,782
    Ditto to Craig's advice; you should be able to find some nice original seats - but there are some very nice reproduction sport seats from the era that make driving these old cars a more pleasant experience.

    I have 'Nurburgring' seats from BF Torino which have been custom upholstered. These sorts of seats are a a 'bolt-in' upgrade and don't devalue an otherwise original car.
    John Forcier
    EarlyS #1987
    1968 911 Race Car "Grun Hilda"
    1969 S/T interpretation "Blau Healer"
    Restoration Saga

  10. #10
    Senior Member Merv's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Location
    Queensland, Australia
    Posts
    781
    Many thanks Craig and John. Those Torino BF seats look good and seem more period. Such as these? http://shop.bf-torino.com/bf-autosit...rz-pepita.html

    How useful is a reclining/adjustable back?

    They do look very good and they are consistent with the car's age and provenance? Do you need all the extra bits, rails (of course), but the other bits? The TYp901 site is a nice. I hadn't seen that. Is Phil Lack in Aus?

    The 16" Fuchs seem to sit well but I guess 15" was the original.

    Merv
    Last edited by Merv; 01-08-2013 at 06:03 PM. Reason: more ...

Similar Threads

  1. Porsche 911S Owners Manual 1969 911S 2.0
    By 72targa in forum For Sale: 911 Parts
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 03-19-2021, 07:29 PM
  2. Replies: 4
    Last Post: 03-03-2014, 11:45 PM
  3. Replies: 1
    Last Post: 08-04-2013, 03:48 AM
  4. Pending Russo & Steele Auctions of 1967 911S & 1969 911S
    By 72targa in forum For Sale/Wanted: Early 911 Cars, 1965 - 1973
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: 01-25-2011, 11:11 AM
  5. Replies: 4
    Last Post: 12-24-2010, 03:12 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Message Board Disclaimer and Terms of Use
This is a public forum. Messages posted here can be viewed by the public. The Early 911S Registry is not responsible for messages posted in its online forums, and any message will express the views of the author and not the Early 911S Registry. Use of online forums shall constitute the agreement of the user not to post anything of religious or political content, false and defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, or otherwise to violate the law and the further agreement of the user to be solely responsible for and hold the Early 911S Registry harmless in the event of any claim based on their message. Any viewer who finds a message objectionable should contact us immediately by email. The Early 911S Registry has the ability to remove objectionable messages and we will make every effort to do so, within a reasonable time frame, if we determine that removal is necessary.