Non matching 911S

[Schuey]

I had a question on non-matching numbers 911S's...how much does it deter from the overall value of the car?

For example a 1973 911S original engine vs. one without it, but correct for the year (2.4)


I'm probably going to look at one for sale...

Thanks,

Kevin

[bigchillcar]

I think condition is the primary consideration. Nobody wants to buy a rust-bucket or ragged out anything, unless its one of the rare examples we covet like the RS, etc. But who's going to find a ragged out RS anyway?? Average models...condition is the main thing.
Ryan

[Schuey]

I agree on the condition aspect as #1 in my book, but I don't want to spend top dollar on a 911S if the non-original engine docks the price by $2000, etc.

Any input here would be appreciated...for example, my father has a 1968 Impala SS with the matching 396 engine, if it wasn't the original engine, we're talking $3000 difference in some markets

[racea911]

Originally posted by bigchillcar
I think condition is the primary consideration. Nobody wants to buy a rust-bucket or ragged out anything, unless its one of the rare examples we covet like the RS, etc. But who's going to find a ragged out RS anyway?? Average models...condition is the main thing.
Ryan

Wow, I've never heard a 1973 S referred to as an average model. Sure, it's not an RS but it is very, very far from being just an average Porsche model. Besides an RS or a factory produced race car, I can't think of a more desireable 911 than a 2.4 S.

I have three early 911's, including a 69S and while I am no expert, I would guess that the difference between a numbers matching excellent condition 1973 S, and an excellent condition, non- numbers matching 1973 S would be sustantially more than $3,000.

[Schuey]

thanks racea911...

I imagined that it would be around $5000 less...so looks like I'm not that far off...