1974 911

[leewiffen]

Hi Fellas

I was thinking of buying a '74 911 with a 5 speed box and the Bosch K Tronic fuel injection system

I'd appreciate any comments or advice as I'm a complete newbie to early 911's

It's a pretty sock car, not messed with, apart from having been repainted

I'm surprised the car seems at a price range I can afford, but is that because the '74 was a problem model or had some major design glitch that makes it unnattractive to buyers or is it just not rare enough for Porsche guys

Thanks

Lee

[Peanut]

I, too, considered a 74 car before purchasing an "early car", but ultimately decided not to, for a few reasons... I had read several articles on some of the inherent problems with the cars, and the look which didn't appeal as much to me. I also have read that the value of the 74-77 cars will languish behind the early cars, and the later SCs which corrected some mechanical problems. I certainly am not an expert, so many here will help. Out of the 74-77 cars, I have read that the 74 is more desirable than the 75 (and maybe 76-77?) due to emissions or other mechanical issues. The Euro cars are valuable from what I've seen - and maybe someone here can give you the reasons - beyond that, the Euro Carreras are completely different than US Carreras mechanically, as they have the 2.7 engine of the RS and command big $$$ for obvious reasons. Again - the group here can give you EVERY detail you need to make an informed decision though. Good luck!

Hi Fellas

I was thinking of buying a '74 911 with a 5 speed box and the Bosch K Tronic fuel injection system

I'd appreciate any comments or advice as I'm a complete newbie to early 911's

It's a pretty sock car, not messed with, apart from having been repainted

I'm surprised the car seems at a price range I can afford, but is that because the '74 was a problem model or had some major design glitch that makes it unnattractive to buyers or is it just not rare enough for Porsche guys

Thanks

Lee

[Kaleid]

Lee,

Welcome- the 74/75 US-spec cars were underpowered vs the Euro versions. The 2.7 engine also had its fair share of issues- the car you are looking at may or may not have had things resolved. That being said, there are some who haven't had any issues, so unfortunately sometimes it's case by case. in any case, a proper PPI is a must. Things like color/options may also make a certain 74 more/less desirable but in general, they are out there. For some insight into the engine issue see this article posted on another thread by Tom (sithot):

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/201...sche-911s-2-7/

[M_deJong]

There are a couple of us here who appreciate '74's. Lightweight feel of the early cars with some more modern touches. Lower price because of the impact bumpers and guilt by association with the 75/76/77 cars.

BTW, don't be surprised if this gets moved to "other Porsche" as its not an "early" 911 topic.

IMO 74's are the best of the mid-year cars. They don't have the emmisions related heat problems of the 75/76/77 cars and right now they are the bargain of the 911 world. They still have some issues. Most notably the 2.7 is not as robust as previous or later engines. The CIS injection can work well but can also be a PITA. By now, if the car was maintained, its probably had any major issues rectified (pulled head studs, soft valve guides, tensioners). Definitely worth having some maintenance history with the car and getting a PPI.

Body is less prone to rust (galvanized pan) than earlier, but not as good as the full galvanized 77-on cars. Suspension, gearbox, interior, etc are just as robust as any 911.

Post some more info and pictures and we'll nit-pick it for you!

[Jim Breazeale]

Excellent opinions shared by M_dejong. Not much more to add other than prices are trending up on nice clean, honest, cars.

Regards

Jim

[Biancaneve]

The 1974 MFI Carrera is one of the more rewarding 911 of all times, IMHO ... 73 RS mechanics and G model upgrades. We have one in our family since 1996 and it's still a joy to drive it. Prices are now skyrocketing.


911 Carrera 2700 - 74.jpg

[Allen Henderson]

Why buy a '74 U.S. short hood 911 when you could buy a much newer and better, say, SC or Carrera? Thanks.

-Allen-

[LongRanger]

. . . Why buy a '74 U.S. short hood 911 when you could buy a much newer and better, say, SC or Carrera? . . .

Reasons to buy a '74 911 . . .

1) Allegedly as light as the '73s --- rubber-baby-buggy-bumpers notwithstanding (There's a thread on '73-vs-'74 Carrera weights, somewhere here)

2) More thoroughly/comprehensively rust-protected --- yeah-yeah, these still rust . . . just not as thoroughly/comprehensively

3) All the motors fit --- MFI, carb'd, CSI'd, turbo'd, what-have-you . . . in any displacement that you can get to fit --- as long as it doesn't munch the 915s that usually live back there

4) Smog-exempt in CA --- 25-year Rule

5) Cheap --- and nobody seems to know/care . . . except the people who drive them. And build them

(Hint: what kinda car does your Mechanic rat-around in? . . .)

(Hint: . . . or your Body Guy build . . . for himself?)

[ibmiked]

Lee,

Do yourself a favor and remove those links. That is a very nice car that is under priced and will disappear out from under you if too many people see it.

Cheers,
Mike

[LongRanger]

Hey, Lee . . .

Never driven one myself, but, by all accounts . . . . the '74s are pretty milquetoast

For me? --- any '74 is first . . . a Starting Point

My reason to purchase such a vehicle would be --- basically? . . . to tear it apart . . . Carrera or ST or Turbo body-work, maybe a duck-tail, some blue-printed/hi-comp + -spec/twin-plug/>3litre/MFI atrocity --- w/bazooka pipes, thank you . . . strip + Rhino-liner the interior, etc, etc

~2300 lbs + ~300 HP --- no emissions, no passengers . . . no prisoners

Your Prospect looks to be much more of a Regular Car --- drivable/useable from Day One . . .

. . . For me? --- A Good Place to Start

Killer price