Value of SWB 911's

[pu911rsr]

I have a pretty good handle on values of of longhood 911's but no very little about the earlier cars. What is a good straight original 1966 worth, good documentation low miles.
Thanks,
Phil

[SandyI]

You could pay anywhere from $8,500 to $25,000. Depends on the car's originality, inside and out. Matching numbers? How does it run? Pics?

[Eade Hopkinson]

I have a pretty good handle on values of of longhood 911's but no very little about the earlier cars. What is a good straight original 1966 worth, good documentation low miles.
Thanks,
Phil

I have a 66 Sand Beige, 40,000 original miles, some orignal paint, 100% original interior with leather seats, as new steering wheel, and wood on dash, carpets, etc. 100% All original mechanicals, no rust, as new under hood, original wheels, I paid $27,500 for car about 18 months ago, when it had about 38,500 miles. Car is in middle of picture

[LKreg]

I paid the same for a 48,000 mi. car that sounds similar. Was bought new at the local Porsche dealer and spent 30+ years here in Monterey County.

Lee

[pu911rsr]

Thanks guys,
I like that sand beige car, just bought a 69E that color.
Phil

[bob tilton]

IMO, I don't see why there should be a price difference between SWB and LWB cars. All things being equal (condition, originality, etc) all early 911s should go for about the same price. The only price difference should be amongst the various models T E S L. I think people are finally getting away from the "SWB cars should be reserved for vintage racing so buy a LWB car".

[mjmoran]

Plus Bob...only "real men" drive SWB cars...

[pu911rsr]

I'm curious now that my manhood has been impugned, are they that much different to drive at the limit.
Phil

[mjk911]

Good timing on this thread - was about to ask about values. Just found a '68S, not exactly in a barn, but tucked away in a multi-million dollar house!
It's a European car (Sonauto in Paris - still has the chrome dealer tag on the engine lid), absoutely no rust, but had a repaint in a non-Porsche red (very nice), was originally Tangerine. 111k km.Incorrect foglights.Chrome is absolutely perfect. Interior is 9 out 10, with perfect door panels, no dash cracks, but aftermarket radio (original comes with car). Carpet is bright red velour - is it possible that this is original? Car has been in storage for a long time, but fired right up and ran smoothly. Numbers match. No oil leaks, amazingly. Webers were rebuilt about 1000 km ago, but seals are dried out again and they are leaking.No gearbox issues. New tires (from 5 years ago).
Paid USD$16. Seems about right for this car???

[SWBS]

IMO, I don't see why there should be a price difference between SWB and LWB cars. All things being equal (condition, originality, etc) all early 911s should go for about the same price. The only price difference should be amongst the various models T E S L. I think people are finally getting away from the "SWB cars should be reserved for vintage racing so buy a LWB car".

I certainly agree with Bob. As I wrote in a letter to the Excellence editor a few years ago, after some amazingly ill-conceived comments by Bruce Anderson (or his ghost writer), all of these cars are one hell of a lot of fun at 7/10ths, and no one should get into trouble at that level. Above that, polar movement of inertia can bite any of them if road conditions or driver error intervene.

I've owned both at the same time and given a choice for an "hour of fun" I'd always choose the SWB S over the LWB T. Perhaps that's not a good comparison, but had the T been a LWB S, I can't imagine it advancing beyond a coin flip. These are all great cars.

Jim