89Spedster

Hi Guys!
I'm looking to purchase my first long horn, I was wondering if you guys can give me some input on it? It's a 1973 porsche 911T a CA car, Gemini blue, from photos the body looks very solid, I see no Rusts, beside surface rust on the battery tray, floor very solid, has the CA blue license plate (which I don't think you can request from DMV until it came with it) I know the black plate are now easily available, my concerns is it doesn't come with any History's or Docs, No COA, Engine #6135162, Tranny# 7152066, from my research I think the engine correct era and tranny not, Correct me if I'm wrong? I know I have to get the COA to match the #, but I'm thinking it isn't. Asking is $65K, what do you guys think? Are the engine and tranny correct era? What value would you place on something like this if it's not a matching# with very Solid body? Doesn't have to be a 73, I can still work with either a 69-73 long horn, Which is the best year to get? What the extra plus? What the prize one between those years? I know the S model the best, but my pocket not there, Any opinion or suggestions would be GREAT! Thanks in advance!

union

If it's a T you are looking for the 72 is most desirable but the 73 isn't far behind. Both MFI cars. There's also the CIS 73.5. Engine is correct for a 73T but no idea if that's the correct motor. Post a pic. MFI still on car?

89Spedster

Here the engine Pic, Engine# 6135162, 915 Tranny# 7152066. Is this tranny# correct for a 73 911T? Just wondering, why is the 72 911T that much better? Is there some other options I should know about? Thx

r911

Union laid it out for you, but if this one look good just buy it and drive it while looking for a '72

the S is highly valued but an E is more fun

get a detailed PPI from a knowledgeable old air-cooled 911 mechanic (not just a good Porsche mechanic), and best if it is one who was not employed by the seller

pricing is hard as the best cars never surface in surveys or the press, while owner asking prices are often confused with selling prices

what is your use for the car?

rusnak

That looks like a CIS motor in a 911 that should go like stink if the engine runs. Now the whole running gear setup is interesting.

89Spedster

Mostly for pleasure, the experience of driving an early 911, and it something I've never own, another thing to check off the bucket lists. Also curious to know, if these early 911T are tune right, will I be able to take it on a 400-700miles long road trip? Or I would have to swap for an update 3.2 or 3.6 motor?

r911

the only limits on how many hundreds of miles your road trip can be are WAF and your age

89Spedster

911R, not sure what WAF means?

NickyP

Of course you can take a properly tuned early 911 on a long road trip. Prior to pulling the trigger, I'd recommend a PPI by an independent mechanic, especially since the car has limited maintenance records.

My first order of business with any new (old) car car I buy is a deep baseline maintenance stop at a trusted mechanic. Things like new brake lines, fuel lines, all fluids, lube, tune up, brake pads, and a thorough check of all the operating systems give me peace of mind that the car is safe and in good operating order.

That's a 73.5 911 with the CIS motor. Different FI system than the MFI cars.

Each year of the "longhood" from 65-73 has its differences and its following. Some like the original SWB cars, some like the high revving 2.2L motors, while the 72 has a big following because its the only ealry car to have its unique oil tank placement. 73's are the last of the breed. They are all great in their own respect.

flat6wrench

The great thing about the 73.5 CIS is its about the simplest version made. Its fairly easy to work on and the parts are available. The MFI car is more difficult/expensive to maintain. If you want to just go have fun the CIS is fine.

89Spedster

That puts me at ease a bit, lower cost to maintain is always good! Question? I'm waiting to see if it a matching# car, what if it isn't, how much of an offset would you guys think is fair on $$? Did some cross reference, engine# looks to be the right era, but tranny might be from a 75 era, tranny #7152066, correct me if I'm wrong Guys? And is the MFI stand for manual fuel injection?

Mondrian

MFI stands for Mexhanical fuel injection and is the more desireable engine intake to have on a longhood (pre73).

Have you driven a 911T?

89Spedster

Nope, there isn't many around to test drive, beside most seller are not going to let you joy ride them, Can you give some input on your experience? Of the difference,

Railmaster.

Long hood, not long horn! , try to drive at least a few cars , including a S before You decide!

73911

I already own what you're looking at. Go for it.

#1 - There is rust. You just haven't found it yet.

#2 - The T is a better car around town than the S. More bottom end torque.

#3 - Don't modify anything for the first year. Ok, the first two years.



Richard Newton
An Over Budget '73 911T