visible23

While I am steadily getting older my cars seem to be doing the same...that is I become more and more interested in the older cars.

Now I find myself looking at longhoods and the E's especially. Would those of you out there who have owned or still own a 911E be kind enough to share your opinions/experiences?

Thx!

IslandmanPA

Owned a 71 911E in the late 70's. Was an awsome machine! Only issue w/E's are the hydropnumatic front struts. By now most have been replaced with regular struts. The mechanical injection on the E makes for a strong performer! Wish i had that car back!

Jay Gratton

I have gotten to drive an E before and it was a great runner. I agree with you that I am liking the older 911s more and more. - Jay

1986951

Had a 73 911E briefly... Targa, so it of course, leaked! Wife whined when it got her new Gucci pumps all wet... car got sold... wife got divorced...wrong order, tho!

Interesting car! The Hydropneumatic struts didn't last the first year... replaced with conventionals, as probably all have been by now...ran very well, but not as driveable as my '83 SC... think it was a torque issue... seemed to have great HP at the upper end of the speed range... just sort of "iffy" around town... had to work for it, if you know what I mean...

I really think the 3 Liters have it all over the Longhoods (well, except maybe the front bumpers, but you could change that if you had to!) Just so much more comfortable to get in and really DRIVE! Lots of down low torque, and also all of the HP you need at the top end... I ran down a Boxster S over the weekend. He thought he had me on the long straights... didn't happen; stayed right on his tail, until he finally gave up...

And, the "E"s and esp. the "S"s are going for just ridiculous money these days! Who wants to go out and really drive a $50 to $75K irreplaceable Porsche??? Get an SC and terrorize the community!

MDamen

I've owned a 1970E for the past 20 years. I like the uniqueness of having an E. Everyone is familiar with the T's and S's. The E is different. The hydropneumatic system was replaced before I got mine, but it was done poorly. I replaced the front struts with S Koni units. The E is nice that it has the upgraded trim and brakes. I t also has little things like the aluminum deck lid and rear panel. Can't comment on the engine. Mine was replaced with a 2.4T before I bought it

brakinglate

I have one now...its just such a cool machine, can keep up with traffic is dynamically great, just dont have time to drive it, so it may be for sale....pm if interested, its fully restored with S options.,

I would say also that as a future appreciating classic it is underpriced..If mid level muscle cars of the same era are worth 150k up..why isnt this car worth more ??? I think its starting to get its recognition now

CHeers

Norske

I owned a 72E Targa for 15 years. In last 3 years I built engine to 2.7 RS spec. Lot of fun with the car. it was my only car in Colorado for 10 years. If the mechanical injection is right, they are great. Lots of torque for a 2.4, tossable, fun to drive. I put through the body front sway bar and larger rear and ithen it really handled well. My targa did not leak. Had decent but not great heat in the winter. I had 4 studded snows and we went skiing it often. Actually, during that period, it never left me stranded. Started every morning no matter how cold. Warm starts I had to let the fule pumps load the injectors or it may vapor lock.

I highly encourage you to pursue.

pu911rsr

The E's are great cars, don't have the high rev peakiness of the S's but have the big brakes and more grunt than T's.
Phil

Peter Zimmermann

Es are the best kept secret of the long hood cars. They are almost as fast as Ss, have S brakes and trim, and if the hydro suspension has been properly converted, including anti-roll bars, will handle the same as an S. Be aware that many Es were also Sportomatics, and with that conversion there are far more ways to do it wrong than right! Great care must be used in choosing an E, and a PPI by a veteran early 911 technician is absolutely mandatory! It also will help to find one that is still fitted with MFI, rather than a carb conversion.

William S

I have owned a 1971 911E targa for about five years now. It's a great old car, and my only car -- daily driver. The E struts were swapped out long before I bought it. It has enough grunt down low, and between 4400 and 6500, it just screams!

Come check out all the E's at the 911E Registry at 911E.org

Oh yea, and the E is faster to 100mph than a 911S

HarryD

http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...ead.php?t=4635

joe 997

Be sure the struts are updated. Either Car and Driver or Road and Track had a test of the 72's the E was faster 0-60 tha the S. I owed a 71E for several years.. Great car.

TYPE911

I have owned a 1970 911E Coupe for 2 years now. I love the car, MFI, the nimble handling, lines of the early cars, the sound of the 2.2 as it winds up past 5000 rpms. Best purchase I have ever made ! Compared to my 82 SC the E is now my driver of choice. Car has been out to the West coast twice, driven all over the rocky mountains & been the catalyst for some great friendships.
My advice is to search out a good early car...and buy it !!!

For a truly unique early 911 experience, consider joining us this July for the
Early 911 Tour de Colorado sponsored by the 911E Registry.

jgrosjean

I had a 69E for 18 years. The it was a German model with normal struts and S brakes. It was a very leaky Sportomatic, but I bought a 5 speed manual and pedals and shifter and converted it.
It's very easy because the Sportomatic is a normal car with a plug-in harness over the transmission for the extra controls. The tube for the clutch cable is already in the car. It was a great street car.
I always felt the S was difficult to drive on the street because it has NO power below 4000rpm, and the fuel economy is poor. My car weighed only 2245lbs, and it was a good performer. I still have a new set of 2.0 pistons and cylinders if anyone needs them.