A 911SC ? What year is best ?
08-22-2016, 04:11 PM
#16
You're asking the wrong question. You are limited by real world constraints of what is available and crosses your path, even if you plan to budget $1000 for each car you jump on a plane to visit. Make it your goal to physically view 5 cars soon. With that, you will get a better sense of what is out there, because when the right car comes around, you are not going to have time to dilly dally and think about it. It will be sold from right under you. You need to get to a place where you know the market, the basic range of condition of cars out there, and be ready with a stack of cash.
The last word in buying a used 911 is the right condition and history, from the right owner, within your search radius, at a price you're comfortable with.
The last word in buying a used 911 is the right condition and history, from the right owner, within your search radius, at a price you're comfortable with.
08-23-2016, 01:37 PM
#19
08-23-2016, 04:34 PM
#20
Exactly.
And the '74 is the best of the "middies" IIRC -- it lacks some of the unfortunate pollution controls Porsche used until they figured out a good way to reduce pollution
And the '74 is the best of the "middies" IIRC -- it lacks some of the unfortunate pollution controls Porsche used until they figured out a good way to reduce pollution
08-23-2016, 06:04 PM
#21
I used to have a 74 Gulf Blue Carrera ( 1 of 10 according to the registry ). I had to let it go many moons ago. It's now in back in its mother land - Germany.
Indeed I would luv to acquire a 70 thru 75 911. I would not have to deal with smog in CA.
I have not mentioned it earlier....the 911 is for a father and son / daughter ( she is into cars as well ) bonding time. Although my kids are very young. I figure I should be begin the hunt before another air cooled 911 bubble begins. I don't even mind if the 911 is not running. I can fix, rebuild, refurbish mechanicals and even paint. I am not thrilled about bondo and rust cancer.
Indeed I would luv to acquire a 70 thru 75 911. I would not have to deal with smog in CA.
I have not mentioned it earlier....the 911 is for a father and son / daughter ( she is into cars as well ) bonding time. Although my kids are very young. I figure I should be begin the hunt before another air cooled 911 bubble begins. I don't even mind if the 911 is not running. I can fix, rebuild, refurbish mechanicals and even paint. I am not thrilled about bondo and rust cancer.
08-24-2016, 03:12 PM
#25
Timing is everything...
Have you checked out this thread?
https://rennlist.com/forums/911-foru...11s-coupe.html.
A 1975S in San Diego.
Have you checked out this thread?
https://rennlist.com/forums/911-foru...11s-coupe.html.
A 1975S in San Diego.
08-25-2016, 10:05 PM
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08-26-2016, 08:48 AM
#27
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I think it was still on option in 79 but came standard in Black , although im not 100% . Mine is a 78 Targa and has " brightworks" which is chrome headlight trim and window trim.
08-26-2016, 03:32 PM
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And my 1979 has chrome window trim and door handles. Not sure about the headlight bezels, as a PO apparently replaced the front fenders, bumper, and lower valence with parts from a Carrera after an accident, and I have H5s now.
You'd think this would be an easy question to answer, but if you look around, there doesn't seem to be a consensus on the forums as to when the chrome went from standard (with black trim as a possible option) to black trim standard with chrome as a possible option.
It might have even been a mid-year change, as my car is an early 1979 (September 1978 build date).
Mark
You'd think this would be an easy question to answer, but if you look around, there doesn't seem to be a consensus on the forums as to when the chrome went from standard (with black trim as a possible option) to black trim standard with chrome as a possible option.
It might have even been a mid-year change, as my car is an early 1979 (September 1978 build date).
Mark
08-26-2016, 10:41 PM
#30
My understanding is they were stock through 1979 and than black unless otherwise ordered in 1980 as per Simons SC website
The SC came with chrome trim as standard, but the black-look option (M496) first seen on the 2.7 Carrera was growing in popularity. The usual comprehensive range of other factory options was offered for the SC in all markets. In the larger markets, importers would often group a collection of options together to make life easier for their customers. Typical of these was the Sport package offered to UK customers. These models were identified by an whale tail, front spoiler chin extension, Bilstein gas dampers and forged alloy l6in wheels with Pirelli's new low profile P7 tyres. Inside the driver and passenger were held firmly in place by sports seats and what the press handout called 'a high quality stereo cassette/radio player with electric aerial'. The 1980 models had the black-look as standard on the coupé and the Targa (including the rollover hoop). This also meant the headlamp surrounds were colour coded to the body. The protruding headlamp washers were replaced with units that were flush fitting to the top of the bumper surface. In 1981 side repeaters were fitted to the front wings - a good way of spotting the later 204bhp models
Link here
http://www.adelgigs.com/911schistory.shtml
The SC came with chrome trim as standard, but the black-look option (M496) first seen on the 2.7 Carrera was growing in popularity. The usual comprehensive range of other factory options was offered for the SC in all markets. In the larger markets, importers would often group a collection of options together to make life easier for their customers. Typical of these was the Sport package offered to UK customers. These models were identified by an whale tail, front spoiler chin extension, Bilstein gas dampers and forged alloy l6in wheels with Pirelli's new low profile P7 tyres. Inside the driver and passenger were held firmly in place by sports seats and what the press handout called 'a high quality stereo cassette/radio player with electric aerial'. The 1980 models had the black-look as standard on the coupé and the Targa (including the rollover hoop). This also meant the headlamp surrounds were colour coded to the body. The protruding headlamp washers were replaced with units that were flush fitting to the top of the bumper surface. In 1981 side repeaters were fitted to the front wings - a good way of spotting the later 204bhp models
Link here
http://www.adelgigs.com/911schistory.shtml