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I am looking for some advice regarding a 1984 3.2 carrera WB (491) that's is for sale near me. I must confess my knowledge on G series is very limite.
How rare are the WB? How far apart is the value from a Turbo and from a NB?
I can already tell that the cons of these first series are the lack of AC, no G50, sunroof, the interior needs some attention and maybe other details I am missing. Also the steering wheel has been swapped.
I leave some photos so that you can look it up and bring some more clarity to my possible buy.
Thank you. I was actually going through that thread =) I need to get the vin and look for other details in person. I also saw that price wise, it gets between NB and turbo, maybe closer to the turbo. This one is much closer to the NBs and that's the reason why I am so curious about it!
With regards to the G50 comment, I would tend to say that though some say that it's a flaw I would say the 915 adds character and a vintage feeling to the 911. If it's sorted out it's very pleasant to drive. It has this kind of rhythm to it that modern transmissions lack. I have limited experience with the G50 but I liked my 1984 Carrera's driving feel better than a G50 equipped 993.
Is this a factory widebody 491 (rare) or an aftermarket conversion? Quite different. Most prospective buyers of classic cars are looking for unmolested cars. A factory widebody 491 or a true turbo would be quite desirable in today's market. A widebody conversion far less so.
G50 vs 915 is totally a personal preference issue. I for one prefer the G50 in my '88 to any well sorted 915. Others here will say the opposite.
A factory M491 is highly desirable.
Thanks for all your answers. The car was sold already and I didn't get an answer regarding if it was an original 491 or not. Considering the price, I really tend to think it was a modified body but... I can't tell!