Very early (0058) Lightweight RS up for auction

[silverc4s]

Can't read the French, but the 71 911S 2.4L must have a later engine, or at least been oversized at rebuild, correct?
I would think this would harm the resale value, but does not appear to in FR???

[fryardds]

Originally posted by fryardds
George,

I'm with you on the items you listed, although the larger rims aren't that big of a deal to me as I have the same size on my car.

I noticed the listing in the same auction for a silver 2.4S coupe that has an estimate of 38-42K Euros. Boy, the value of the early S cars is certainly very strong now. Wonder what it will sell for?

Silver 2.4S Coupe

Just for kicks I followed up on this auction. The RS #0058 was a no sale, but the 2.4S coupe sold for 43,048 Euros. I would say that seller was pleased.

[Rick Cabell]

As of this hour, that converts to $55,000 even !!

[pwd72s]

Originally posted by Rick Cabell
As of this hour, that converts to $55,000 even !!

Gee Rick, you shoulda been here before I changed my mind...

[pwd72s]

Hmmm...I was just informed I couldn't edit my own post. So, making another post. An obviously modified and not original '71 S, with a 2.4 (they were 2.2 in '71) and a '72 front splitter got $55K???? What's happening here? Should I ship my car to Europe so I can retire & pay off the house? Oh...forgot...I already did that.

[sithot]

Avast! Frog-men selling cars..............grab your ankles mate.

Tom

[fryardds]

Paul,

The car was produced in 1971, but it is a '72 model based on the VIN of 911 230 1220. As to the condition, who knows. Someone must have thought it is a decent car for that kind of money.

[JCR]

Hey, 246 Dinos go for $70 - $100K, they were direct 911 competition in the day (and relatively high production numbers too). Maybe this isn't a bubble, and the early esses are finally getting to where they should be - value-wise that is.

I always thought low twenties was a heck of a deal for one of the greatest cars of the last century - complete with unparalleled racing history. That's why there's one in my garage!

[Rick Cabell]

Paul,
It was the mailmans fault !!
It took 10 days for the post card to get here!!
Next time....................

[pwd72s]

I do have these moments of temporary insanity...Rick, as you know, I sent that card after Cindy & I were treated shabbily at a PCA function. I was ready to dump the whole P car scene. One couple was especially iiritating. I read the classifieds in THE OREGONIAN daily. Now it kind of amuses me. Those fools knew nothing of the value of a good early 911S, that my car is worth more than their early 996.