rusnak

You mean the 901 gearbox? I have one in the 914-6. I much prefer the rifle bolt feel of the 915. Besides, the 901 main shaft is sort of cantileivered out from the intermediate plate. Limits the amount of torque you can safely send down it. But you're right, it's lighter. And lighter is good. A well sorted 'SC from say '82 on is a joy. The early SC had low compression and is sort of slower than the last middies, or the 3.0 Carerra. IMO the 3.2 Motronic was a huge leap forward.

r911

some call it a 901 but it is really a 911

it has a light quick feel, and the fabulous road-racing pattern that is much better than the 915 "heavy traffic so we'll put 1 & 2 in line" pattern

it feels better than the 915, assuming both are on a 911 car and in good condition; unfortunately 1st is hanging out in space and easy to damage

crixer

This will be my 3rd 911. I have had both the g50 and 915. There are things I love and dislike about both. I don't really like the hydraulic clutch medal but love the smooth shift of the g50 with that "KACHUNK" sound and feel shifting. The 915 I had was sticky going into 2nd but I never did anything to make is smoother (bushings, etc.). I am not a speed racer, so I shift slow and enjoy it.

I love the SC but not really wanting to get into CIS. The reason I like and want the 1984 is because it has the 3.2 liter EFI in a 911SC. I love the seats, interior, 3 spoke wheel, etc of the 1984 and SC.

I am going to start my real search for my next 911 at the end of Feb. I want an 84 red/blk coupe but will also be considering 87-89 Carreras. I am just going to budget around 50k. I just not going to think air cooled bubble or the money aspect. This will hopefully be a long term (until I die).

I will most likely finance most of it anyway. I am in that crappy spot of having a son in college, another son a year away from college, and a 9 year old. I want to go ahead and buy it now because if they keep going up in price, I won't be able to stomach dropping 100k on one.

Trakrat

There's a big difference here. They stopped making Model A's a LOOOOONG time ago.
While Porsche will continue (at least you hope) making the 911.

And as long as Porsche continues to have the public interest in the 911, those originals will always be sought after.

Let's be honest... imagine how much the old 356s would be if Porsche produced a new 356 model in celebration of the original?

tcsracing1

flames and crate motors were a trend of the 90s.. bound to die.

Period correct Real steel 32's with flathead V-8s and proper parts are still fetching 100k.
Brizio is getting 250k plus.

Vintage 911 will maintain a market.
Singer is 500k plus.

rusnak

5th to 4th is abysmal, and 4th to 3rd in anger is well....just forget about it.

If you road race the 901 you'd better hope it's a short race, and downhill.

r911

too bad yours is worn out

rusnak

You know, they used to call the 901 transaxle the butter churner. And they called it the 901 because on the magnesium case, it has a part number that begins with 9, and 0, and then 1.

sugarwood

Singer may be just another overhyped overpriced trend that will look silly 20 years from now.

tcsracing1

I think we will still see backdates 20 years from now, so the concept is not moot.

Singers will have value given their exclusivity and craftmanship, but how much in 20 years is indeed the million dollar question..

hankgaines

I have owned a 356 SC, a 912 a 911 SC and currently own an 89 Carrera. I wish I had kept all of them. Everytime I sell them they go up in value. Although the current rush for assets fueled by the silly governments attempt at boosting the economy has driven up prices on rare cars, real estate and other tangible assets, only a major "black swan" event is going to crush prices. Inflation is a fact of life and Porsches are a rolling asset. Like real estate, never sell unless you have to.

NYNick

Buy the best air cooled 911 you can afford. Make sure it's in top notch condition and has been serviced by air cooled specialists for decades. I don't consider 'overpaying' for these conditions to be foolish, but forward thinking. Get an air cooled specialist to do a thorough PPI and make sure the shop is well regarded and gives you a list of things they are going to check BEFORE they check them. Listen to them.

Test drive the different models you're interested in, but try not to be a time waster for the sellers. A well informed, ready, willing and able buyer is music to the ears of a Porsche enthusiast. In fact, you might make new friends.

Good luck! This Porsche world is very small, especially locally.

Nick