911S values?

[BlackC4]

I am curious as to which years are the most valuable and desirable.

[dporsche74]

In My hunting i notice
72-73S are the top and sell pretty fast
then SWB 67-68 ones seem second,
69-70-71 last place
but all are very Kool and most wanted dead or alive,

[skinnerd]

Anything 1973 and earlier.

[72targa]

This may help you understand the differences between the years...

http://www.rennlist.com/FAQ/sect1.html#q1.2

Desirability is quite subjective. Do you like:

• SWB or LWB?
• High compression or low compression?
• Targa or Coupe?
• Original or Hot Rod?
• Any particular color that is year-specific?
• Oil door internal or external?
• Hard window vs. Soft Window Targa?
• etc.

Value is time and option dependent...some history...

http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...ry-Thread-911S

Best of luck with your search...

[Macroni]

67/68/69 S Softies have sold for the highest values known to me with multiple cars trading at greater than $125,000.

I would have to say that cars have sold for high to low values in every category (coupe / targa) and year. Meaning a #1 S will sell for $100,000+/- : 67/68/69 2.0L, 70/71 2.2 or 72/73 2.4L.

It is when you move away from the top cars that it is a bit more challenging to answer your question as then it comes to driving preference.

[boxster03]

Condition is right. that is how you want to buy any longhood. S / E / T
Model / Color / Options are secondary
Original vs Restored
etc etc

[denson]

This is a tough one. Some say the 73 as it's the last of the line. Some say 70-71 as they still have the higher compression ratio (72-73 does not) and it sounds better. Some say 69. I think it is somewhat about the car, it's history and condition. I have a 70S and love the car and how it sounds. Buy the best of any model you can find and have fun with it as much as you can.

[Aldo]

How would you describe the difference in the sound of
a higher compression engine versus lower compression?
A more raspy, "tight" note?
I've heard this stated many times but never asked.

[pu911rsr]

I had two 69's a 71 a 72 and a 73. I used to think the preference for the 70-71 was BS but now that I have owned all the LWB S's I would have to agree. They are all great cars and the differences are subtle. I like the H/C 2.2 the and the interior of the 70-71 the best.
Phil

[kentf14]

Tough choice. For me, the most desirable S is the one I don't have
I love my '73 and plan on keeping until they pry the keys from my cold fingers, but if I could have another....
I'd probably go for a 2.2 for the compression ratio, sound and 901 (it's just one step closer to a race car IMO)
THEN... if I could have a 3rd, it'd be a '67. Nothing to do with performance, just the purity and simplicity of design.

Kent