1970 911E in Long Island, NY

[karlusmagnus]

Saw this ad on CL (no connection to seller)

http://longisland.craigslist.org/car/203530210.html

"rebuilt gearbox (5 speed)
re - seal engine block
replace oil cooler
new clutch
Lots of other smaller hardware like hoses and engine studs were re-placed as well.
This car is a driver and performs amazingly, its white with dark interior.. weber carbs..all original and standard Porsche gear in the cockpit. This engine has 95,000 miles on it."

and it was sold 2 years back - this was listing on pelican
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showt...hreadid=175377

Today, he is asking $20k.

Spoke with seller and he does seem to be a very nice chap, answered all Q's, no rust car .. mfi was changed to carbs, and car is in nassau county out near north shore of Long Island he told me.
His mechanic is http://www.autosportdesigns.com

It seems to have been owned previously by board member Tom D.

Maybe someone looking for a white E with carbs would like it. Seems like a driver.

[tom dance]

This was a very solid car. I got it from a PCA owner who rebuilt the motor and really took very good care of it. Seems like prices have come up a bit since then. Good for him.
Tom

[kenikh]

So the red fan isn't a warning sign?

[pu911rsr]

No kidding, I sold a solid 70 E a year and 1/2 with MFI for $12,500.
Phil

[berettafan]

might make a nice basis for an R look car but for $20k it really should have MFI.

Too bad about the trim and mirrors. Anybody have experience correct 'blacked out' trim? I often wonder how expensive it would be and if any of the parts are NLA.

[tom dance]

It's not that hard to correct. The trim is around and not that expensive. I think I might even have it. Change the window frames and rear grill or polish them, add a mirror and you are there.
Tom

[karlusmagnus]

Erik, perhaps you could consider this a rEstoration or giving life where there was none before as in frankEnstein.

Bring back the E to where it belongs. Cosmetically it seems quite doable. Plenty of people here with advice and access to parts etc.
As for MFI, perhaps by keeping the carbs for a year or so, you could decide if you like them.
Then, if not you could buy the MFI, and sell the carbs.
In fact by searching "MFI" you will see much discussion on it.

All the best,

Karl.

[HalM]

Karl, have you gone to see this car?

[karlusmagnus]

Hal, no i didn't go to see it. I spoke to the buy on the phone, and he seems like a nice guy, answered all my questions, upfront etc.
But i have no seen it.