Year: 1970
VIN Number: 9110123135
Winning bid: US $12,881.00
Date sold: Mar-22-07
Notes: "This auction is for a stunning Guards Red 1970 Porsche 911T that has been extensively upgraded to “S” specifications and beyond. The engine, transmission, clutch, ignition, and suspension were upgraded and rebuilt less than 9,000 miles ago when the car had 98,756 miles! I have receipts totaling approximately $24,000 in a binder that I will give to the next owner! This Porsche has been owned by 2 different PCA members since 1992. This Porsche requires no repairs at this time and is ready to begin the spring driving season! Below is a highly detailed description of this incredible Porsche!
Engine/Transmission
Engine rebuilt to “S” specifications by Johnson Autosport at 98,756 miles utilizing:
84mm Mahle Nikasil cylinders
EBS (Engine Builders Supply) Racing piston set - 84x10.5:1
EBS 911 2.2T Engine ReRing Kit
Webcams Racing Cams #104/102 camshaft
Carrera chain tensioners
PMO (Porsche Mail Order) Weber 40IDA 3C carburetors (replaced original Zenith carbs)
K&N Filter Conversion Kit for 911 Weber IDA
930 valve covers
Bosch Distributor (replaced Marelli distributor)
Performance Products 2 pipe exhaust muffler (provides an incredible exhaust note)
New Interstate batteries 03/12/07
Transmission rebuilt at 98,756 miles
Clutch Replaced at 98,756 miles
Suspension/Handling
Koni adjustable sport shocks
Weltmeister front/rear sway bars
Turbo tie rods
15” Fuchs alloys with 215/60/15 tires in the rear and 185/65/15 tires in front
Exterior
911S decklid emblem
911S Front bumper guards and deco trim
Seine Systems front and rear Ultimate Struts (no more hood shocks to replace)
Interior
Factory "S" gauge package
Updated 911 leather power seats that are wired in and fully function
Updated door-post mounted seatbelts
RS-style door panels
Like-new carpet set
Dashmat
911S glovebox emblem
Clock rebuilt
911 steel door lock buttons
Mechanical Condition
This Porsche performs, sounds, drives, and handles incredibly as one would expect with less than 9,000 miles on all of the high-dollar performance upgrades listed above. I would expect that the drivetrain will offer the next owner many years of thrilling performance at minimal maintenance expense. The high-performance driveline and updates makes this 911 an ideal foundation for a 911R, 911RS, or 911RSR replica.
Cosmetic Condition
Paint:
Cosmetically, this car is a “driver”. This Porsche was originally Irish Green and was repainted Guards Red prior to 1992. Close inspections reveals a mediocre quality prep work, making the paint job a presentable “10 footer” (i.e. looks nice from a distance). There are quite a few paint chips on the lower front valence as one would expect with a paint job that is 15+ years old. A cosmetically fussy Porsche enthusiast would want to have the car repainted.
Rust:
As with most early 911s, this car does have rust. I removed the carpets and carefully inspected this 911 prior to buying it so there would be no unpleasant surprises. Fortunately, this 911 has not been undercoated like many others have to in attempt to camouflage or conceal rust. On 03/12/07 I put this Porsche on a hoist and photographed the areas with rust and have included them in this auction so that there will be no unpleasant surprises for the winning bidder and so that I will be able to maintain my 100% feedback rating. There is rust in the following areas:
The areas where the outer section of the trunk floor pan meets the center section of the trunk floor pan. The center section of the trunk pan was replaced prior to 1992, but not the outer sections.
The passenger side battery box has a hole on the bottom of it that is less the diameter of a quarter. I have installed acid neutralizing “Battery Mats” below both new Interstate batteries to protect the battery boxes from further deterioration
There is a narrow isolated section of rust in the floor pan where the feet of a passenger sitting in the passenger-side jump seat would rest
The lower edge of the driver’s side door skin is bubbling from the inside out. The previous owner told me that this door has looked this way since he bought in 1992 and hasn’t deteriorated further since that time
Wheels:
The Fuchs wheels are in beautiful condition, have no curb rash, and no corrosion.
Interior:
The carpet and seats in this Porsche are in beautiful condition. The carpet is a charcoal color and is not faded as it may appear in the photos. The dash pad has the typical cracks one would expect to see after 37 years. I currently have it covered with a Dashmat, which looks very nice and reduces the annoying glare created by the sun. The headliner appears to be original and has a tear in it in the rear jump seat area. This is something one would replace when and/if they decide to repaint the car.
Overall Summary
This Porsche will be appropriate and an incredible value for a Porsche enthusiast who wants a high-performance early 911 without going through the frustrating heartache and huge financial expense involved with modifying and rebuilding a 911 to this level, but doesn’t want a car that is so cosmetically nice that he or she is afraid to drive it. Please do not bid on this Porsche if you are a fussy concours-type who is unwilling and/or unable to make the investment of performing a bare-metal repaint."