Indeed. And if the change to re-sale red wasn't bad enough by itself, worse is that the "painters" who did these jobs were generally unskilled amateurs who typically felt that if 2 coats of red was good, 6 coats would be way better.
My last two projects (the '72T and current VW pickup) were originally silver cars with horribly thick red repaints. Both have had to go to bare metal to get rid of the red. My wife says she forbids me from buying any future red projects unless the red is original.
- Arne
Current - 2018 718 Cayman, Rhodium Silver, PDK
Sold - 1972 911T coupe, Silver Metallic; 1984 911 Carrera coupe, Chiffon white; 1973 914 2.0, Saturn Yellow; 1984 944, Silver Metallic
March 2016 - Road Scholars - No Published Price
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K. Watts & Company, Raleigh, North Carolina
1972 Porsche 2.4L 911T Coupe
VIN: 9112101591
Engine: -
Trans: -
Color: Bahia Red/Black
Mileage: 40,196 (indicated)
Price: US$136,500
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Dealer Description:
Every car has a story and I’ve known this 911’s story over 15 years!
I purchased it Porsche when its original owner, Ken Mercle decided to let it go way back in 2004. Ken bought this 911T new in the Detroit from Wood Imports after his 912 was stolen (welcome to Detroit in the 70’s). Ken kept a close eye on this Bahia Red 911T for the next 32 years and drove it very sparingly until it headed south to our shop. We serviced the car and held on to it for years until a great friend and client in the Seattle area talked me into selling it. This 911 has since been enjoyed by some of my exceptional clients over the years and I have always been lucky enough to get it back when the time was right. Since I’ve been keeping an eye on her she’s been well serviced, attended cars and coffee a few times, had a few exceptional day trips and was featured in Classic Porsche magazine.
This Porsche is nothing short of a time capsule with only 40,000 original miles, features factory A/C and retains its original paint. The documentation starts with the original window sticker and service records. A simply stunning, exceptionally persevered 911.
Doug Dill
1973 911E Coupe
PCA #1987109761
Early 911S Registry #548
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifi...php?id=2517643
1972 Porsche 911 Targa Price: 42000
1972 Porsche 911 Targa, nice Red paint, black interior, carpet, and black targa top.
VIN # 9112111687, engine #6124093, trans. # 915/02 7329865. This is a nice Porsche needing repair. Engine will not rotate. Not sure the problem. Has original spare tire and owners manual. Was to be a Subaru Outlaw. Is a very original 911 that can be built as you like. Will Consider a Porsche 356 in trade, up or down on dollars. Cash does talk. More pics and info tomorrow. Good Oklahoma title in my name. Will ship overseas. I need no help selling my car.
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9113110424 - FS by dealer for $60,000.
https://classics.autotrader.com/clas.../911/101672718
1973 Porsche 911T Targa 5 Speed with numbers matching engine & transmission Options include M470 Comfort Group M404 Stabilizer Bars Factory Fuchs wheels recent repaint with original color being Silver metallic 936-9-3 vehicle is a good running driving car rust free underbody makes this car a solid driver
Currently in between Porsches. Sold my 73.5T Targa, now suffering from serious withdrawal symptoms. Attending Rennsport Reunion VI didn't really help getting over it.
Past: '73.5T Targa, '12 991S Cab, '07 987
1970 Porsche 911 T Targa - was $65,000, now $60,000
VIN: 9110112232
engine: 6109350
signal orange / black leatherette
106k miles
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https://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/...426111602.html
1970 Porsche 911T Targa, 106k original miles, engine rebuilt at 80k miles. I have owned since around 2003, and purchased from previous owner who brought it to Florida from California. Lots of receipts from previous owners, I drove it very little. Painted several years ago back to its factory original Signal Orange color. Have Porsche Certificate Of Authenticity. Matching and correct original engine. Paint is ok, and could use a repaint or drive as is. When painted it got rare H1 headlights, almost all new rubber seals, new seat covers, new front and rear lenses, new targa top, etc. Carbs were rebuilt and car ran great but parked it after clutch cable went bad a few years ago, then battery quit and has been sitting since and garaged. Clean and clear Florida title in my name. Hate to sell, but just don’t have time for it.
Located in West Bradenton.
If you see the ad it’s available, sorry, will not hold without non refundable deposit.
Last edited by kp.sfo; 01-12-2022 at 07:31 PM.
Currently in between Porsches. Sold my 73.5T Targa, now suffering from serious withdrawal symptoms. Attending Rennsport Reunion VI didn't really help getting over it.
Past: '73.5T Targa, '12 991S Cab, '07 987
Pity the sports seats are gone ... nice car (coming from a Sepia fan). The front lip/hood bottom looked a little funny but it could just be the light/angle
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Karl: E911SR #792 ; RG #420 ; GS #7
'72T Coupe - Sepia Brown
Under previous ownership, it was restored by CPR in may 2015 including “new leather upholstery”, so the sports seats could have been gone for a while. CPR would be able to advise what was the state of affairs in 2015, I’m sure.
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Karl: E911SR #792 ; RG #420 ; GS #7
'72T Coupe - Sepia Brown