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I am a current Porsche owner who is looking to purchase a 76' Carrera that I found.
The car is not running right now, he said the fuel pump went out but that it will fire right up on starting fluid.
I don't know anything about these cars other than I love the way they look.
Any help would be appreciated.
The car is not running right now, he said the fuel pump went out but that it will fire right up on starting fluid.
I don't know anything about these cars other than I love the way they look.
Any help would be appreciated.
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So what would you guys say a 76' in decent condition would be worth, no wrecks, no damage, all intact?
Needs, tune up, tires, brakes, paint, moldings, etc....
Interior is 8 out of 10.
Body is straight just needs paint.
Needs, tune up, tires, brakes, paint, moldings, etc....
Interior is 8 out of 10.
Body is straight just needs paint.
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$10-12k?
I'm just throwing a number out to get things started... we can let the group chime in from there!
I'd want to see it start up before buying it. A "tune up" can quickly turn into a $10k repair bill if the seller isn't completely honest about it. If it just needs a fuel pump, why didn't he replace it before selling so that he could show it runs?
I'm just throwing a number out to get things started... we can let the group chime in from there!
I'd want to see it start up before buying it. A "tune up" can quickly turn into a $10k repair bill if the seller isn't completely honest about it. If it just needs a fuel pump, why didn't he replace it before selling so that he could show it runs?
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I certainly don't buy the " tune up" either
I have never heard if a 76 Carrera unless it's a euro Carrera but I doubt it
74-77 are the least desirable due to all kinds of issues. If it is repaired and well sorted it's fine. But if not you are on the front end of the money pit.
Pulled head studs requiring complete rebuild line bore and machining could be in order. That could be a 15k tune up right there
Under body rust has to be checked for very carefull also
You will need a thorough ppi for any air cooled especially the 74-77.
I have never heard if a 76 Carrera unless it's a euro Carrera but I doubt it
74-77 are the least desirable due to all kinds of issues. If it is repaired and well sorted it's fine. But if not you are on the front end of the money pit.
Pulled head studs requiring complete rebuild line bore and machining could be in order. That could be a 15k tune up right there
Under body rust has to be checked for very carefull also
You will need a thorough ppi for any air cooled especially the 74-77.
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if the head studs are pulled it will run rough and have strange sounds ... dont get sold on the " it just needs a tune up"
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Porsche made 2 Carrera's in '76:
1. Carrera 3.0 (3.0 litre CIS engine w/200 BHP).
2. Carrera 2.7 (2.7 MFI engine w/210 BHP) and very rare.
Which one is it?
1. Carrera 3.0 (3.0 litre CIS engine w/200 BHP).
2. Carrera 2.7 (2.7 MFI engine w/210 BHP) and very rare.
Which one is it?
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Pretty sure there is a US Carrera for 1976 with CIS 2.7 160 BHP ( this could be it and it's
not known for it's performance or resale figures)
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not known for it's performance or resale figures)
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Ice the only distinguishing facets would be spoilers and graphics oh and Carrera flares and 7" rear fuchs