MHC2S

Hello all, a buddy of mine is selling a very mint 1974 911 2.7 it's a one owner car and has less than 20,000 miles on the clock. I would give it a 9 or 9.5 out of 10 in overall condition. Any clue what it's worth? I have no idea. Calling all the so called experts out on this one.

MHC2S

Hey my bad car actually has less than 15K on the clock. It's in super mint condition. I guess a pic is worth a couple words. Car is in a private collection. Sorry for the bad cell phone pic's, but I didn't take them.

nesposito

That's going to be tough to put a number on. On one hand it's so original and low miles which helps but none of the 2.7 motor issues have been addressed so that will work against you. That being said, it's a car I'd love to own depending on the price

JCP911S

$12K-$60K depending on condition, originality, documentation, etc, etc.

Kind of like asking "my buddy bought this painting in France... what's it worth?"

If your friend really believes in the car, collect all the documentation, parts etc, and take it to a reputable Porsche expert for a hands-on evaluation.

This may cost $1K but if the car is the real deal, having a credible bill of health will pay for itself many times over, and if its a pig, at least you'll have a realistic price range.

theiceman

that car is worth a LOT

regardless of 2.7 issues that thing is a time capsule.

GTgears

I'm putting that car between $40-50k. That's script is pretty rare, browns are hot and that car is in show condition. Stock 2.7 engine be damned.

JonSnow83

Yep.

Or put it on eBay and see what you get

JCP911S

The old saying... of the 25,000 Z28 Camaros ever built, 35,000 are still on the road.

It's real easy to put a 2.7 bitsa together.

As we used to say in the used car biz... "Fuzz it up, Spin it back, an Roool it down the road!"

I'm not disrespecting this car, but no serious buyer is going to spend more than $20K on this unless it has legit documentation.

If this is a real car, it is worth some money, and the seller would be smart to get a nationally recognized expert to vet the car, put a book together, and then either use a good broker (yes you'll get whacked with a commission), or going to auction (which is a gamble).

JCP911S

If this car shows up on eBay or Craigslist, then we have answered the question we have already asked.

JonSnow83

Haha, thus the wink.

GTgears

I take a slightly different approach than most of the internet in these "what's it worth?" thread. I assume the seller or seller's "friend" is innocent until proven guilty. I don't expect them to prove themselves when asking for our help.

Plus those seats and that dash are immaculate. I will give him the benefit of the doubt on initial appearances in a thread.

Any serious buyer is going to do their own homework. Doing the things you suggest will make the car easier to sell and help it command top dollar. It is a buyer beware market these days.

As for your $20K number? I think you might need to get out more. Just last week, a '74 that had been parked for years in a barn for more than a decade sold for $5k on CL in under an hour. A dealer grabbed it and sold it, not running with no changes in condition, for $15k same day. Middies have come into their own, and '74s are the most desireable after the Carrera variants.

EDIT: Here's the CL ad. IT was even the maligned targa.
http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/4906121397.html

r6elmo

get it all checked out with docs and it's worth over 50K. even if it's not the most desirable of 911 it's so mint and a blast from the past. that color is rare too.

pcarfan944

Lol just lol @ 20k valuation.

Car will command a premium. Fact that the 2.7 hasn't been touched will probably only add to it (weren't they 5 bladed fans originally? This is 11).

If it's owned by a collector and he's this fastidious, I'm guessing there is provenance to support the mileage and condition.

Agreed with 50k minimum. At the right auction with the right bidders, nothing would surprise me.

budge96

Pretty certain I've seen that very car on ebay some years back guy was pushing a strong number at the time ...maybe $35 K five years ago ...
He may get it now, plus some...Bert

tcsracing1

Impact bumper cars are making a comeback. 74-77 being the most affordable.

A time capsule will find a buyer who enjoys original clean unrestored cars and pays a premium no matter how ugly the color.
They are only original once.
Considering what it would cost to buy and restore a 74 to this condition I would put a price of $40-50k if well documented only because nobody is really fighting over 74-77 911...