rusnak

I'd rather buy an unrestored low miles 72. And unless the pan or longitudinals are gone, that rust spot is nothing. My friend paid a whopping x2.5 for a 74. Either something major is wrong with this car and not showing, or something is really strange about the values being mentioned.

whalebird

I don't think the 25k-ish is a bad number on a car that needs work. If you can, serve up some nice pictures: interior, engine, trunk etc. Would be nice to have the date stamp and part number off of the fuchs that are on the car, paint code in the door jam, and info(picture) of the data plate in the front trunk.
Is this car "for sale" or not?

///msw3

62k for a '74? Was it an S? It seems the early impact bumper cars are starting to make a move up the value ladder. No doubt each example has different things going for it, different levels of originality, or restoration, or whatever. But with whats on the market at this time, I can't see anyone paying more than $30k, as there are matching cars in that range with documentation. And if it's not matching, then there are hotrods that are screaming builds for less than $30k. If you go too high to start with, and it forces it to stay on the market for too long, than potential buyers will start to wonder what the problem is. Check out the samba and pelican, and here:
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...-Cars-For-Sale
this link should give you a great idea of what kind of $$ cars similar to yours are getting. And she is a gorgeous early 911, would absolutely love to have her! Good luck with your sale!

///msw3

http://2shores.com/cars/offers/1970-...,2l/143/detail
I believe they were asking $86k, not sure what it sold for, but there are certainly 911E's that go for big money.

rusnak

No doubt, msw. You bring up some good points. But once you've done rust restoration, you either develop post traumatic stress disorder, and run from all rust afterwards, or realize it ain't the end of the world, and take it case by case. The value will lie in originality, condition of the accessories and mechanicals, and whether that rust is localized or epidemic.

///msw3

Agree 100%

chris951

Not sure what to do now. That is the only rust on the car. The car was undercoated and looks very solid underneath. I might keep it as an autox car. My car is registered on the 911E registry. I will get a COA from Porsche to verify everything else.

whalebird

I can relate. I bought and eventually sold a 73S coupe that was spectacular and original. I did a couple of DEs and drove it daily for a couple of years. It was then, and now, my dream car. I've actually owned my dream car. Selling it was a tough decision influenced by many factors. I realized that my car could be a Parade winner and was sold on potential more than condition. These cars have that ability. My thoughts were that I wanted a track car/daily driver, but an uncomfortable reality came over me in that I was perhaps being a bit iresponsible with a car that could hold long term signifigance. As an experianced Porsche tech with several restorations under my belt...this car was going to cost ME over 20K to make "nice" so to speak. I had people at DEs scolding me for taking the car on the track...who cares. Any old 74 2.7 would be a much better car for me. I screened many(some VERY high profile) buyers and let it go to a wonderful fellow who has it to this day; he was not the highest bidder. Point being that if you have a decent car that is not exactly serving your purpose (frankly, autox'ing is hard on a 911)you may be able to make out very well upon selling and fill your needs at the same time. Please don't take this as some form of criticism...quite the contrary. These cars are getting hard to find and are a blast to own. I suppose my thrust is to have the car evaluated by a specialist and develope a stratagy for it's future. You very well may regret selling it, but would regret moreso if you tried to make it do something it will never do well and lost it's potential.
If I show emotion, it's because I want that car so friggin bad...yea, I'm jealous. Good luck and keep the pics coming.

techweenie

$25K is a reasonable asking price. The E is the most "drivable" of the three 911 models offered in the US in '72.

However, that rust at the end of the drip rail is just the tip of the iceberg, to invoke the oldest known cliche.

The rust likely started in the rear window channel under the seal and has gone -- as Don Rumsfeld famously said, East, West, South and North, somewhat. Expect the rear shelf/firewall to be perforated and the seat bottoms as well. Ask me how I know...

Nevertheless, you can stopgap the rust and use the car as a driver, if that's what you're after. Thing about rust, though. It never sleeps.

rusnak

I thought that was crime. That never sleeps. Or Communism - that you have to contain with Containment. Or was that Liberalism. Talk about depressing news.

chris951

The car is officially for sale $28,000 or trade a 964/993 coupe. My e-mail is chris_porsche_944@hotmail.com I'm located in Amarillo, Texas.

whalebird

With nothing more than the pics in this thread, Thats a fair price for a fair car. Buyers for these cars are a very discriminating bunch and you should expect a thourough inspection process. The right buyer may take some time investigating the car...don't get in a hurry selling.
I had several potential buyers give me deposits, of which I refunded when prudent action did not take place. Looking back, I would advise you to either not take a deposit, or if you do, it should be clearly stated that it WILL NOT be refunded. Some people wasted my time.
Good luck, any 3.6 911 is an amazing car.

chris951

Sold! a sale is pending on the car.