'73 Targa at Fantasy Junction

[jfawsitt]

I'm pondering this Targa, any thoughts or does anyone know the car.

http://www.fantasyjunction.com/cars/...t%206-Cylinder

Thanks,

Joseph

[Jules Dielen]

Not a fan of cookie cutters, but wow. Gorgeous car

[DOUGS73E]

Previous posting on Craig's List:
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...l=1#post873508

VIN: 9113112225
Engine: 6135823
Mileage: 2,7732 TMU
Price: US$72,500

Observations based on cursory review of images:
+ Generally accurate FJ description (as expected)
+ Nice looking original appearance
+ Very late production date (July '73)
+ CIS (runs lean, quieter induction noise and better gas mileage than MFI) though MFI has preferred throttle response and overall performance
- not crazy about A/C equipped early 911s
-/+ First year of Cookie Cutter wheels - they are not Forged (like Fuchs) but Cast Aluminum
- Non-original dashboard cover (should be separate speaker grill) and aftermarket steering wheel

My free 2 cents.

[jfawsitt]

Previous posting on Craig's List:
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...l=1#post873508

VIN: 9113112225
Engine: 6135823
Mileage: 2,7732 TMU
Price: US$72,500

Observations based on cursory review of images:
+ Generally accurate FJ description (as expected)
+ Nice looking original appearance
+ Very late production date (July '73)
+ CIS (runs lean, quieter induction noise and better gas mileage than MFI) though MFI has preferred throttle response and overall performance
- not crazy about A/C equipped early 911s
-/+ First year of Cookie Cutter wheels - they are not Forged (like Fuchs) but Cast Aluminum
- Non-original dashboard cover (should be separate speaker grill) and aftermarket steering wheel

My free 2 cents.

Thanks Doug, I agree with you on all points.

What looks aftermarket about the steering wheel?

The car definitely needs a set of Fuchs.

The price seems reasonable.

I'm also considering the '73 Oxford Blue Coupe at AK.

Joseph

[Haasman]

Joseph- Can go take at look at it this Saturday morning after EASY if that would help. Usually a small group of us go over to Fantasy Junction. Collectively the group has quite a bit of experience with LWB cars. Let me know.

[Jim Breazeale]

Joseph- Can go take at look at it this Saturday morning after EASY if that would help. Usually a small group of us go over to Fantasy Junction. Collectively the group has quite a bit of experience with LWB cars. Let me know.

I think that is a great idea. Joseph could get the collective input from 20 or so very experienced 911 owners/fanatics all pumped up with caffeine and sugar. Sorry, I won't be one of them. I'm heading up to Sonoma Raceway as soon as the last few people get bored and leave, hoping to get an hour or 2 seat time in the Easy 908 before they stop the race because of darkness.

Ciao

Jim

[erick72pors]

Looks like a very nice correct & sorted out car considering all the junk out there for sale. Plus the price is quite reasonable. Don't see it lasting too crazy long

[w00tPORSCHE]

Looks like the COA shows that the vehicle had Fuchs originally but we all know that the COA is not 100% accurate. You should have no problems sourcing a date matched Fuchs which would be a fantastic upgrade.

[mfitton]

I only like the Cookie Cutters when they have the black center caps and black lug nuts:

75PorBrochure.jpg

[Bill Simmeth]

I'm also considering the '73 Oxford Blue Coupe at AK.

Boy, interesting choice! Both look like great cars, well cared for over the years. But on one hand, you have a Targa in a conservative, fairly common color. On the other, a Coupe in a fairly rare, bold color. A very personal choice for sure. Good luck choosing!