A fact check from the Illuminate, please? Perhaps it's the photo angle, but it looks like the floor board behind the pedal cluster (picture #5) is for a standard 3 pedal cluster instead of the 2 pedal Sporto version. FWIW, same for the carpet. Having done a Sporto > 5-spd conversion myself, IIRC, the Sporto uses a different 2 slot board and I had to source a 3 slot board to accommodate the clutch pedal.
Not trying to disparage this car and happy to be corrected. Just seems odd that they couldn't use the original or even make a proper wood replacement. The other obvious explanation is either my eyes are deceiving me and/or I don't know what I'm talking about
- MR
Guys,
I think the buyer got a good deal. It’s a matching numbers coupe with an original paint code of gemini blue. Yes, it probably needs about $80K to $100K for a bare metal restoration as well as a engine and transmission rebuild but then you would have a fully sorted longhood in pristine gemini blue paint!
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1971 911T/ restoring to S-spec Coupe / Gold Metallic on Black
1995 911 C2 / Guards Red on Cashmere Beige (Sold)
So we should probably define a “good deal” then. $80k-$100k on top of $55k including fees (excluding wait times) brings you into 911S territory
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1971 911T/ restoring to S-spec Coupe / Gold Metallic on Black
1995 911 C2 / Guards Red on Cashmere Beige (Sold)
My eyes are drawn to the mismatched decklid badging. The model designation and badge of shame should be gold given the car has the comfort package.
a 4-speed Sportomatic transaxle -which were used on select models from 1967 to 1980I've never seen the Sporto fluffed in quite that fashion. I couldn't see myself ever doing the same.These cars were considered to be "deluxe" 911s, and higher in price compared to a standard 5-speed manual transmission
(a) 1970 911T Sportomatic coupe
(b) 2016 E350 4MATIC wagon; parts hauler for (a)
ESR #1474
Last edited by MountainRoads; 05-12-2022 at 09:28 AM.
(a) 1970 911T Sportomatic coupe
(b) 2016 E350 4MATIC wagon; parts hauler for (a)
ESR #1474