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Zois, you posted unclear info, I expounded for the sake of clarity.
You then misread my correction, in which I referred to the op's model, the 911, not the Boxster.
I am sarcastic by nature, just as some people are thin-skinned & don't like to be corrected.

whalebird

Henry. It would be very prudent to have an experienced Porsche shop look at your car. Not a dealer, but a shop that is very experienced in the early 911 cars. Obviously, there is a lot to know about them, and they can be expensive to sort out if they need sorting. Furthermore, there has been a fervor of interest in these cars as investments. So, everyone that has a pre-73 car thinks its worth a fortune and some people will throw an old rusted lump together with a fresh coat of paint and ask a mint for it. BE CAREFUL.
That said, there is nothing more satisfying than an early 911 in fine tune. They are a total joy to own and drive.
Again: be careful, get that pre purchase inspection done, move slowly and cautiously.
If you don't mind, give us a little info: color, coupe/targa? etc.

henry959

my main concern would be more of the rust issue then having to rebuild the engine. its a 911E coupe .. silver. I don't know what else you would need over the net if you cant physically see the car...
I am not leaning towards investment, its more like towards driving a true 911 not the 997 or the 996s that are dime a dozen. I have been chasing an early car for over 8 years now and have had plenty things going in and out of my life to not focus and find a really nice car.
Anywho, should be acquiring the car shortly and well see what parts and what other work will be needed.

thanks

whalebird

Good luck.
Keep us updated, and some pictures when the deal is done.