Seeking Opinions: '72 911T Coupe Value

[jaudette3]

I follow the market pretty closely and I usually think I have a good sense of what a car is worth. But there's a car here in town that really dazzles me and I think I've lost my objectivity and I would appreciate some input on what it might be worth.

'72 911T Coupe
o Signal Yellow (the part that dazzles me)
Recent very high quality repaint in original color of Signal Yellow. Jambs and the like left untouched and in great shape.
o No known rust repair or collision damage.
o Mechanicals in excellent condition, but documentation spotty.
o Black vinyl interior recently done to a high standard.
o Original dash in 8-9 condition.
o Brightwork all good to excellent.
o S trim including metal S spoiler
o Harvey done wheels, 6's in front and 7's in the rear

I'm interested. What's a *very* nice T worth?

Thanks for the input.

Cheers,
JohnA

[69Sman]

Hi John, I had a similiar situation on a local Irish Green, lo-mileage 'T' coupe here in LA. My emotions almost got the best of me at a similar price point ($35K). Some good friends brought me to my senses tho.

I would say at $35K in today's market, that 'T' better be original, perfect, lo-miles and documented....and even then, INHO, you're at top of the market.

Now, if you could slide in at $30? I think it starts to make sense.

[Eminence Gris]

$30-35K, IMO.

Undamaged/unrusted chassis is rare. Signal Yellow is rare. Original with patina would have been better than repaint/reupholstery, but let's say you pass on this one.

When will you see another?

[fryardds]

John,

I am assuming matching #s and the engine has good compression/leakdown. Is this a US delivery car with MFI still on it? What would you want to do to this car to bring it up to your standards? Seems like the only area you haven't mentioned is the suspension setup. Is it original bushings/shocks or has that been improved with new parts?

If the answer is 'I don't need to do anything', I think that $35K is near top of market for this one. Nothing wrong IMHO with paying for top retail if the price can't be lowered, especially if the quality is there and you are going to keep it for a long time.

[Tom F.]

Take the value of an S in the same condition. Paying less than 1/2 that amount for the T is a great deal. Paying anything more than 2/3 is a bad deal.

The S cost around 50% more, new, I believe.

And, it depends on options with the T, more than the S. Sport seats? Sway bars? S trim? Factory A/C?

So, the question that I would ask myself is whether this car would be worth $52,000, or $70,000, if it were an S.

Why do I think about it like this? Because money spent on a T or an E is money that you could use to buy an S, and the S is the coin of the realm.

That's my $0.02 worth. If I actually owned an S, it would be $0.03 worth.

[gsjohnson]

I bought my 72 T last January and this car was very nice. Accident and rust free example from a 10 year owner. Fresh matching numbers motor. Gorgeous original color windows out repaint. Wheels done by Al Reed with very nice bright work. The dash had a small crack and it needed a headliner. The rest of the interior was very nice with SE Recaros. The price was south of 30K. Hope this helps.

[gtgroupe3]

I purchased a ‘72T in January for 33K

Porsche 1972 T: Date of invoice: 01 April 72, delivered to San Francisco; never out of Southern Cali (San Diego),
Matching Numbers verified (Porsche AG & COA),
Engine Rebuilt to “E” spec,
Original interior (Black) in VG-E shape,
one good quality respray in original color.

Options:
• Colour: Gemini Blue Metallic (code #330)
• 102: Two-stage electrically heated & tinted rear window
• 400: Forged alloy wheels (6 x 15) with tires 185/70 VR 15
• 404: stabilizer front and rear 15mm
• 426: Chrome fender strips
• 440: Retractable antenna left, loudspeaker and noise suppression
• 470: comfort-equipment
• 567: windscreen with heat absorbing glass

These are my thoughts alone, ‘72s are unique and ‘72Ts are even more so, being that the ROW 911Ts were Carbureted, while USA were MFI.

Noting the documented high quality maintenance and restoration work, highly desirable color and options; excluding the “S” engine, a ’72 T/E with all the “S” bits is a better all-round driver than an “S”.

Yes, you may do better on price, $30-35K is reasonable. Provided the leak down is good, Sounds like a great car.

R/slb

[Macroni]

count me in @ $30k w/ a long term market view.

[FL-Frank]

I was recently offered $35K for my '72 T Coupe. It's a clean, straight, rust-free example that I've owned for 4 years, and have logged 25K miles.

Numbers Match (per COA)
Bahia Red with Black Interior
S Trim and Instrumentation
S Steel Front Bumper
5 Speed Trans
Wheel Opening Mouldings (currently removed)
Original Tool Kit and Jack
Correct Blaupunkt Frankfurt AM/FM
Original Carpet, Headliner, Sun Visors, & Dash (small crack)
Original Sekurit Glass (except windshield)
Windows out respray 15 years ago (still very presentable)

Engine, MFI, and Trans completely rebuilt 4 years, 25K miles ago by Dennis Frick @ Europa Macchina in Lewisberry, PA.

Upgrades include:

H-4 Headlamps
15X6 Fuchs (5)
Wevo Short Shift
Momo Prototipo
Vintage Seats RS Leather Bucket Seats (also have the orignal non-sport seats in black vinyl)
S Alloy Front Brake Calipers
Single Gel Battery
Turbo Tie Rods
Bump Steer Kit
Alloy Rear Swing Arms
Weltmeister 16 mm Adjustable Rear Sway Bar
Weltmeister Camber Strut Brace
Petronix Pointless Ignition
Stainless Steel Heat Exchangers and Muffler
Bob Tilton's "Porsche" Sidescript

Replaced within past 4 years:

Front & Rear Turn Signal Lenses (correct chrome trimmed)
Rear Decklid Emblems and Lettering (correct black annodized)
Rear Decklid Grille (N.O.S.)
Door & Window Weatherstripping
Rear Shocks (Bilsteins)
Front Struts and Inserts (Bilsteins)
Trunk Carpet (correct Perlon)
Door Checks
Motor Mounts
Fuel Lines and Hoses
Pedal Cluster Rebuilt (Bronze Bushings)
Front Sway Bar Bushings
Ball Joints
Starter
Clutch and Cable
Front & Rear Rotors (Drilled), and Pads
Brake Lines (Stainless)
Wheel Bearings
Tires - Michelin Pilot Exaltos (5)

Hope this helps in determing the value of the '72 T you're considering purchasing.

[Longballa]

Love 72's. 28K to 30K would do it for me. Great factory color is a big plus. To me it's all about starting with a great tub and going from there.