Wanted Wanted: 911SC Targa or coupe

[elan]

Fancy an air cooled 911 in Targa or coupe guise. Due to my plans for the car, I would consider a car requiring work/project but it needs to be useable. Is a budget of around £35k reasonable?

If you are thinking of selling or know of one for sale then please let me know. TIA

 

[kas750]

A 204HP SC is my pick of the IB cars..Lovely revvy motor with its simple Bosch injection and reliable if fitted with carrera chain tensioners...
I miss my G.R sport GBG 590Y.

I paid 9k in 1995 for it and sold it in 1996 for 11

Good luck with your search.

 

[HMG66]

Loads of targas on the various auctions houses have sold for around the 35k mark recently A decent looking silver one just sold this week.

https://themarket.bonhams.com/en/listings/porsche/911sc-targa/cc1a29f6-1807-439c-8681-d6e72871a619

Or if you fancy the resto version.

https://themarket.bonhams.com/en/li...7d38e-5557-482d-b778-a314316eb3b5?status=live

How much less is a targa compared to the equivalent coupe?

 

[elan]

Thanks guys, I prefer the targa for a change. I will bid on the silver car although I want to get a better base to work with. Ideally something I can use whilst improving the car.

 

[Luddite]

I suspect it may be best to consider the realities of buying an OLD sports car in terms of imagined rectification costs relating to corrosion, oil leaks, equipment`s functional operation, EFI spares etc. before you get round to thoughts on what you might like to do to personalise or upgrade an older Porsche. Of course with no financial concerns, almost anything is possible. I enjoyed two different G series 911`s over quite a few years.

There is some info on Targa issues in this PCA vid that might be thought helpful all be it on 964 in this vid at 20:24 mins in.

Good luck in your search.

911uk.com - Porsche Forum : View topic - PCA 964 comparisons vid

https://youtu.be/UmN6M46BbaU

 

[elan]

Thanks, thats a really useful video. Makes you want to buy a 964 :?:

Does a figure around 20k seem reasonable for the one needing work?

https://themarket.bonhams.com/en/li...7d38e-5557-482d-b778-a314316eb3b5?status=live

 

[Luddite]

Elan, circa three years ago I had thought to return to air-cooled Porsche ownership thinking to buy in at £30-35K for a MOT` able 911 3.2-/964/993, it did not take too long to realise that I would need to up my budget even for something really rough... Buying into an old Porsche is a risky business, less so if you can do ALL the work it needs yourself... I have an acquaintance with a early 911 which has very low mileage and logically does see much if any use... Apparently he is looking at a possible bill of £20k to have hardened oil seals replaced...!

 

[elan]

Wow, maybe I do need to be more cautious with the purchase. I did a full resore on my E30 Alpina and maybe not ready for another one just yet!

I missed out on the one below and its nicer colour too:

https://auctions.doreandrees.com/ca...f266d/classic-cars-the-autumn-auction-lot-20/

 

[Luddite]

39k is almost twice the budget you indicated in your last...! Indicated mileage can be some way short from the reality in old Porsches, though that you seem to have access to facilities and may be handy with spanners makes a world of difference to your possibilities. The Porsche market (at the moment) is full of folk who value air cooled at a tad more than do you..? But that can all change given the state of the economy, those with investment priorities may start bailing out any time soon, leaving only the enthusiasts to determine market values in time.. :?:

 

[HMG66]

Interesting how people think about buying cars ..both sold within a week of each other.

a fairly solid car that may need a little fettling against a full on project

Fettler

https://themarket.bonhams.com/en/listings/porsche/911sc-targa/cc1a29f6-1807-439c-8681-d6e72871a619

Sold 36k

Project that could quite easily eat another 10– 15-20 k


https://themarket.bonhams.com/en/listings/porsche/911-sc-targa/2887d38e-5557-482d-b778-a314316eb3b5

Sold 30k


Which is the Best Buy ?

 

[elan]

I would much prefer the more expensive car, which is ready to use.

It's easy to fall for a project, which can end up being expensive.

If you have patience and handy with the spanner then a car needing work may be more rewarding?