Edit 2-19-12: Received full payment (cashier's check) for the car. Delivery being arranged as we speak.
Thank you all for the interest!
This posts the sale of my 73.5 911 T
See link for video of car in action around the Highlands NC mountains recently: http://youtu.be/GvAlNALHtbY
Pics and video of the car added 11-26
First, here is link to a video description of the car: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTzmzRIhp9Q
Link to online pics of the car: https://picasaweb.google.com/aviles....eat=directlink
Details:
1973 1/2 Porsche 911T with CIS Injection, non sunroof air conditioned coupe
Owned for almost 15 years (purchased January 1997), purchased from second owner I am the third owner)
VIN#: 9113103118 (very late 6/73 production)
2.4 liter T engine Serial Number 6135604
5-Speed 915 Transmission Serial #7730620
145,826 original miles, as of 11-23-11 but subject to change as car still in use
This car is an unmolested, never smoked in, adult-owned, early 911 Porsche, K-Jetronic CIS coupe, and one of the last and the best driving of the early 911's.
I purchased this 911 from a Porsche Club member in Central Florida 15 years ago while I was a Porsche road racing team and specialty shop manager. He finally sold it to me after I bugged him for nearly 5 years asking him to call me if he ever decided to sell his car as it was the most original early 911 that I knew about. I purchased it on January 1997 with 78,687 miles. After purchasing the car many parts were replaced such as: struts and shocks, front wheel bearings, tie rod ends (turbo), master cylinder, and front and rear brake lines. A nice set of recaros also found their way in but they are the 1974 version not the uber expensive "sport" ones. Additional work performed included properly setting up the FI system, purchasing a used "like new" fuel tank, new fuel strainer, and flushing and rebuilding the brake system.
After driving the car for a while, the original 2.4 liter T engine (Serial Number 6135604) was stripped down to the last nut and bolt (yes, engine case was split open) and properly rebuilt in 3-8-98 at 81,593 miles (I do have all the parts and machine shop work receipts) by yours truly and dear friend and excellent machinist Steve Welch (who sadly passed away a few years ago). The reason for the rebuild was that I started to notice the telltale puffs of smoke coming off of the throttle and sure enough the valve guides needed replacement as was common back in the day before Porsche upgraded the guides to new and stronger materials. Once in, I also installed mechanical timing chain tensioners as they are fool proof and also added a very expensive external front loop cooler to better deal with the 100+ degree weather days in Central Florida traffic. The heat exchangers were sent to Jet-Hot for treatment also. After proper break in the car is fed nothing but Mobil 1 synthetic oil. The 5 speed 915 transmission (# 7730620) was opened and inspected and needed nothing (new Clutch assembly installed), testament to the fact that the previous owner (2nd owner, I am the 3rd) drove the car some 2,000 miles each year and never abused the car. All CIS injection equipment is intact. The odometer reads 145,826 miles as of 11-23-11. The engine is very strong and loves the cold winter weather here in Georgia. As I said, Its original color is "Sepia Brown" (factory color 7474-0, code 415), and is mostly original paint except for the passenger side that was resprayed in the early 90' as someone use a sharp object to scratch that side of the car front to back. The paint although no longer perfect, shows that "I am still original" patina and has a good shine for a car that soon will be 40 years old. This car is a true survivor and has not been in any accident or crash and it shows, as all the panel fit is excellent and unmolested.
Overall, this 911 drives straight and true, with good brakes, clutch, transmission and engine performance. The interior is almost entirely original, with the exception of a new Momo Prototypo steering wheel, the front seats (original steering wheel and seats also included in sale) and a weltmeister short shift system and a removable rear speaker enclosure. All (5) Fuchs wheels are in excellent condition, including the full-size spare. Tool kit and owner’s & maintenance manual are all there. Bright work is very good all around. Keep in mind that this car is driven on a regular basis and is no garage queen. When I moved north of Atlanta in 2009 on account of a job promotion, I drove the car back and forth to Central Florida several times, at one point I put 6,500 miles in a two month period all the while getting better than 23 MPG's and a stupid grin on my face while doing so as the car drives that sweet. My commute to the office is a 160 miles round trip and I do it with the 911 every so often to keep her "happy".
While it's certainly not a show condition car, I have spent time with two Central Florida Porsche specialists (Robin at Redbone Garage and Buddy Hendricks at Central Florida Performance) to maintain this vehicle (otherwise I do most of the maintenance work) as my job keeps me constantly traveling. In the summer 2009 the car was in for a tune, valve and timing chain adjustment at Redbone and Buddy replaced the front suspension pan that finally succumbed to corrosion from the battery acid leaking on the driver's side. That repair alone cost over $2,200 dollars and was performed by the premier race car fabricator in Florida. No excuses here, if it needed to be done, Buddy was the one to do it correctly and rest assured that the car will be sound for another 40 years or more. Since the engine rebuild in 98 that has been the only non regular maintenance repair.
As I mentioned, this is a very solid vehicle overall. The car is where I want it to be mechanically (it leaks a bit of oil in the V/C area), but it has mainly cosmetic issues that you'd expect in a 911 of this vintage and that a buyer may or may not want to address (dash has the normal cracks, carpets are beginning to look tired, headliner is stained and with a couple tears (a new headliner is included), seats where upgraded (original seats are included), seat belts don't retract as crisply as they used to, paint has minor chips and scratches and shows it's age, some window seals ar drying up and hardening and will need to be replaced in time due to aging (new ones included), choke lever need a new plastic bushing. The A/C system was upgraded to a rotary compressor and works fine but needs a recharge every season. As you can see in the pic It also has a proper factory "S" steel front spoiler, (try to find one of those for less than $1,500 today) original bumper with bumperettes included. I have searched forever for an original duck-tail to no avail. But I was lucky to find a very rare and expensive european "rally" exhaust muffler that allows the engine to rev up freely and sounds very sweet when on the cams (you can appreciate it in the YouTube video). If I were to hold on to this vehicle, I'd simply refresh the interior and replace the front and rear suspension bushings (included) and be extremely satisfied, as it's a very nice driver as it is. It can be driven as is for years to come. This car needs very little to make it absolutely gorgeous, it is very presentable and drives beautifully.
Although I used to hold PCA and SCCA national racing licenses this 911 has never been at the track (well except the Porsche parking corrals at Sebring, Daytona and AMS), for that, I used to have a very nicely prepared 1972 914 that I sold 5 years ago.
This car is a car that has survived and is a pleasure to own and drive so sometimes I struggle to even think of selling it as is not a matter of money. The reason I'm selling this car is because is not getting driven as much as it used to. Since selling the race cars ( I also had an RX-7 race car), I am now pursuing Moto Trials in my very limited spare time and I know is time to find her a new home. After researching it quite a bit I am thinking that an asking price of $28,700 will reflect it's current condition and worth but I also know that is only worth what a willing cash buyer and I agree to, so offers will be considered and sorry but I am not interested in trades. I just don't have time for toys lately. I hold a clean and clear Georgia title. If you need additional information just ask and I will do my best to answer it.
Please remember, this is a used car, which, as nice as I think it is, is not perfect. I strive to deliver an accurate description, but it is possible that I have missed small deficiencies and or highlights and will not be held liable for any minor misnomers. I, as the seller make no representations or promises. This vehicle is sold AS IS/WHERE IS and comes with no warranties, guarantees, expressed or implied. Let me know if you want me to take a photo of any specific area or part of the car.
Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title service fees in the state in which the vehicle will be registered. As much as my time allows I will help continental and international parties interested in the car with shipping/transportation arrangements.
If interested PM me here at the forum
Payment methods accepted:
Cash (US Dollars)
Wire transfer in US funds (Cleared and Collected).
Cashier's Check (certified from US) or money order (Cleared and Collected).
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