Yes, these look great. I'm interested too if they're produced somewhere. Looks like 904 wheels...
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Yes, these look great. I'm interested too if they're produced somewhere. Looks like 904 wheels...
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Erik
Very early S just came for sale...in 'barn find' condition.
http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/2092...ta_order_spec=[%27-value_low%27]&back_to_year=2003&date_range=future&main_index=lo t&department=&query=porsche&create_facets=False&va lue_data_range_display=
That would be Leaky Barn-find condition. Pretty sure that car could not be put up on a lift. the metal mice have had their way with it for decades.Quote:
Originally Posted by Louie
And whoever put a hinged glass sunroof on that car should be drawn and quartered.
Ha ha. Put that on a lift and you'll find another "hinge";)Quote:
Originally Posted by Eminence Gris
Restoration shops and suppliers are wringing their hands in delight over another candidate for cubic dollars.
^^^^^
Bonhams car:
The ex-Porsche Cars GB press fleet, earliest right-hand drive 911S imported into the UK
1966 Porsche 911S 'SWB' Coupé
Registration no. LYY 911D
Chassis no. 305328
Engine no. 960043
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Manufactured in 1966, chassis number '305328' is the earliest right-hand drive 911S imported into the UK. It is an early, short-wheelbase car of the type much favoured by the historic rallying fraternity, a situation that has led to unmodified examples such as this one becoming a great rarity. Originally white, 'LYY 911D' was tested by The Autocar magazine (14th October 1966 edition, copy article available) which described it as an 'outstanding 2-litre GT with sparkling acceleration and high top speed. Exceptionally light controls with fade-free brakes and excellent steering.' The highly respected motoring journal observed that care needed to be taken in wet conditions and that the rear seating was merely 'occasional', while praising the 'comfortable ride and seating' of a 'well finished, high precision car'.
In the current vendor's possession since 1988, 'LYY 911D' has been off the road since 1979 and is presented in 'barn find' condition and sold strictly as viewed. Mostly complete, it comes with a spare door, lights and wheel. Accompanying documentation consists of two old tax discs and email printouts from Porsche Club Great Britain Archivist, Peter Cook, confirming its provenance.
No reserve.
anyone know if this is the matching number and correct engine for this car (bonhams)
I've seen this car; it's actually a kit 911 made from a Skoda.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxwOKwFIMpg
Happened upon a July 1990 edition of Hemmings here at the cottage that I would have bought at the news stand. This ad is representative of what was advertised for sale:
PORSCHE 1973 911S coupe, factory A/C, sunroof, pw, orig, rust/accident-free, runs excellent, thousands in receipts, $19,500 PH 415-591-xxx, or 344-xxxx, CA.
File that under "if only"
In 23 years it would have been no problem to turn that $19,500 into $200,000 and considering the time-line, probably a lot more with prudent work.
If ifs and buts were candy and nuts we'd all have a Merry Christmas! :D
There is no future in the past.
Tom
Amen Tomas!
When one lives in the woulda, shoulda, couldas of life they are destined to live a life of torment. These people are to be truly pitied.
There aren't many of us who don't have at least one story of heroism in our chosen area of earthly treasure hunting. Why is it that we think we are entitled to more than that?