1975 25y silv aniv 911 - value

Navaros911 · 05-10-2005, 04:51 PM

Well some guys here may have a better idea on the value of one of these...

I'm looking at a 1975 silver aniversary edition 911S Targa with the original 2.7L engine. 50k miles on the clock.

The body and wheels look to be in good condition (orignal paint, but no fading) no rust/damage. The interior seems to be good as well, however doesn't look like new... just a well maintained used interior.

Main problem, the engine is not in the car anymore. It was taken out for a rebuild, but never finished due to lack of time. It's been like this for the last 15 to 17 years. All parts are included though.

How much would this all be worth?

Thanks,
Michiel

pjv911 · pjv911's Garage

was the engine rebuilt ? Or is it still in need ?

Navaros911 · 05-11-2005, 03:48 AM

Still in need...

Owner claims it was running when removed... and he just wanted to rebuild it for his own peace of mind.

As an airline mechanic I'd think he knows how to handle these things. But agian, he hasn't done anything else than removing it.

Scott Clarke · Scott Clarke's Garage

I'd contact Pelican member JTO. He has a very nice 25th model, and will be up on current values.
-Scott

silverc4s · silverc4s's Garage

I should think that a European model would be considerably more desireable in those years especially. The USA cars in 75 to 77 were the worst of the smog era, engines guaranteed to fail at regular intervals due to excessive heat build up in an overstressed, underpowered engine.

If the car is rust free due to sitting up for so long, that's another positive for it.

klaucke · 05-11-2005, 08:29 AM

I would say it is worth the same as any other midyear in that condition, I wouldn't think the 25th Edition adds any value. If the body was solid and the engine simply out and in need of rebuild, I would think 2-4k is ballpark. I think the cost of the car and rebuild could easily exceed it's value of the car after the work is done.

JTO · 05-11-2005, 08:42 AM

Nice Silver Ann. cars have sold in the $15K range in the last year. These were coupes and all in one piece.

I'd say if the car is very nice, rust free (as you described it) and the only problem is the engine is out and unknown, I'd say the car is worth $5-6K.
My $0.02.
Troy
PS Hi Scott!

techweenie · techweenie's Garage

I agree with Troy on value. The car has three hits against it:

2.7

Targa

Engine out & apart.

(I'm not talking about objective reality here, just what the market wants to pay, so don't flame me.)

Consider the cost of case saver installation and other machining to the case, plus replacement of all the engine components necessary, and a certain amount of tuning after install... You need to plan for damaged or missing parts when a major component is a basket case. Plus, of course, you can't get the 'feel' of the car on the road, which to me, is a critical part of the buying decision.

So if you can tolerate all that potential expense and the unknown factors, go for it at $5-6K max.

JTO · 05-11-2005, 10:54 AM

I agree with techweenie,
The cars are solidly built as we all know. Once the engine is gone through, they perform as well as any early 911. BUT, there are suspension bushings that still go bad just sitting, wheel bearings, on and on. It is too easy to get terribly unside down in any 911 but thie mid-year cars in particular. They just don't have the mass appeal of the long-nose cars, even though they are better in many ways, and therefor don't have much resale. So, careful how much you pay for this fairly unknown quantity. Again, my opinion based on my experience. I have receipts but could only hope to get maybe 50% of those receipts if I sold the car.

Troy