Value Question

[Sundaysunday]

What would you think has better future value potential between a 911t with its original engine or a 911s with a non correct engine (2.7)?

To help clarify I am in the market for a long hood 911 and like most buyers I am searching for the best car that I can find with my limited budget (40k max). My intentions are to enjoy the car and to have a long term project with my two boys. Recently I found a 72 911s with a turbo spoiler, non original front and rear bumpers and a 2.7 engine with the original engine being long gone. I foresee changing the body panels back to stock however I do not think i would take on the expense of purchasing a correct s engine. Now is my money better spent on the most original 911t or e that I can find or is the illustrious s the way to go?

Lastly, I do not see the car as an investment but it certainly would be nice to break even or as close as possible when the car is sold down the road.

Thank you

[67er911S]

+++ original +++ original +++ original ++++

please no changings...

[lwein]

What would you think has better future value potential between a 911t with its original engine or a 911s with a non correct engine (2.7 or 3.0)?

For sake of the comparison let's assume everything else is equal.

Thank you

But I'm sure that everything else is not equal. Year, rust, etc. what does a 911S engine cost outright?
And the S is certainly worth much more than a T.
Even an S with a non original but correct engine

[gsjohnson]

If everything is equal, the question is pointless.

[Sundaysunday]

If everything is equal, the question is pointless.

You must have become a senior member by the wonderful insight you bring to this forum.

[Harvey Weidman]

Lastly, I do not see the car as an investment but it certainly would be nice to break even or as close as possible when the car is sold down the road.

Thank you

At the rate the Ss are increasing in value, the S will become an investment and the T if done right will break even or better.
Buy the best car for the money. If they are the same condition, the S is a better value even with the 2.7. IMHO
Coming from an enthusiast that is neither an investor or collector.....I just like driving Porsches..
H

[ajwans]

Welcome to the forum, if you search you'll find plenty of threads going over the topic of value ad infinitum.

Bottom line, buy what makes you happy. If you want an S buy the S, if you want original buy the T, if you want both then you may have to expand your budget.

Educate yourself first and be prepared to post lots of detailed photos if you expect an answer more accurate than a guess.

andy

[beh911]

Buy the car that speaks to you. Forget the S v E v T debate and buy the best example requiring the least work that fits in your budget. Then go enjoy it with your kids.

If I were in the market for another early 911, I would focus on finding an already sorted example and not chase "what might be" in the future. Live in the moment as no one knows what happens next.

Also. You will spend at least your $40k purchase price of that gold chained S correcting all the gore on it. If your pockets aren't deep and/or your patience is thin, you could become disillusioned and never get to experience one of these cars.

Good luck in your decision

[gsjohnson]

You must have become a senior member by the wonderful insight you bring to this forum.

Just here to enlighten the noobies