Why early 911? - Page 2

724doorE · 03-13-2004, 05:17 AM

Because there were probably fewer early cars all together than they make 996's in one year? Well, Boxster's for sure.

You know early 911S's and 911E's of each year are pretty were made in smaller numbers than your shelby mustangs and most all of you muscle cars of the highest esteem.

They lighten automatically with age

no emissions, well for most of us

Did I say they are cool!

They don't have all their chrome blacked out!

A stock original can still make a very competent showing perormance wise today, and a modified one can become a true SUPER car at a realitively low price.

Oh, and they are Cool!

The key may be, they are like Harley's, can be loved stock or personalized, increase in value with age, and their is a comradarie among the people that own them.

Plus they are really cool!

Don't even get me into my appreciation for them due simply to the highest quality engineering that produced them.

sundaypunch · 03-13-2004, 05:51 AM

If I wanted safety, reliability, and top performance I'd buy a new car. My '69S is a toy. It's fast enough, light, loud, and fun to drive. I'm not a fan of blacked-out trim, colored Fuchs, and big bumpers and flares on a driver. The early cars are understated and beautifully proportioned. They are also still relatively cheap and easy to work on.

Now for a track car basically none of the above would apply.

targa911S · 03-13-2004, 05:59 AM

the hood is longer. you can put more beer in your trunk.

onewhippedpuppy · 03-13-2004, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by targa911S
the hood is longer. you can put more beer in your trunk.

What other reasons do you need? It's an engine, transmission, and body around it, no extra stuff, just a car made to go fast and have fun.

Sunroof · 03-13-2004, 06:34 AM

We love nostalgia!

and..................

. I can get to my engine without removing a maze of electronic
components, sheet metal and monitors.
. Back then you drove one out of the showroom right onto the
track!
. They are noisy, torquey, light weight and gleen of simplistic
engineering.
. They were the automotive examples of the world
. It was literally driving by the seat of your pants on the older
seats. I velcro my butt on them daily!!
. They have kept their value and continue to escalate.
. Everyone asks, "let me guess, its a 1970"?!
. Driving it makes me feel like a "Rebel Without A Cause"
. and..............they are just plain beautiful to look at.
. it is simply.......................wonderful

Bob
1973.5T in Sepia Brown and proud of it

chuckw951 · 03-13-2004, 06:38 AM

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Originally posted by bob tilton
are we neglecting the early early 911s?[img]

Didn't mean to leave out the 65-68 911s...that would leave out the 911R...

andyjboy · 03-13-2004, 06:56 AM

... did somebody mention the 911R ?

Lots of pictures of two of the 4 prototypes (R#3 & #4) have been added to Ernie Wilberg's site - check them out :

http://www.pbase.com/911r/root&view=recent

This is R#4:

Andy
'69 911E------>R

cegerer · cegerer's Garage

just because ......

ErVikingo · 03-13-2004, 07:26 AM

Here's some more reasons:

bob tilton · bob tilton's Garage

ahh yes...the R

Dantilla · 03-13-2004, 08:05 AM

I couldn't find a 993 or 996 that weighed only 2200lbs.

fryardds · fryardds's Garage

Quote:

Originally posted by chuckw951
For a long time we've heard about early 911s. Why would you buy an early 911 (69-73) over a later 911? "Get one while you can" why?

I see you are into early 911 hotrods so be sure to drive several stock models for the experience. Whatever you do do not drive a MFI 2.2L 'S' model.

That will be an expensive test drive.

They are simply intoxicating.

feelyx · 03-13-2004, 08:29 AM

Because I can...

Tim in Sac

gtrdon · 03-13-2004, 08:49 AM

nothing beats the Early Aircooled Flat 6, still one of the most reliable engines in the world aside from the Chevy 350 Small Block

jtkkz · 03-13-2004, 09:07 AM

More reasons to like early 911's

tabs · 03-13-2004, 09:34 AM

BEACAUSE GAWD AND FERRY PORCHE RESTED IN 1974. They have a purity of essence you might say....and it gives the R Gruppe something to do.

tabs · 03-13-2004, 09:42 AM

I'm feeling a little sick here I think I need a jolt of Espresso to fortify myself......I saw that Jackie O's BB2 again in this thread...

Here is my Salvatore Espresso Maker...the only one that is Handmade in the USA...and it will steam and make killer Espresso in about 30 seconds...Ummmm

rs911t · 03-13-2004, 09:44 AM

The sights ...

... the sounds ...

http://www.apexvisualizations.com/gallery/audio/SportMuffler.mpa

... and the good ole burning oil, old carpet and vinyl smell.

rs911t · 03-13-2004, 09:47 AM

Almost forgot! You can dress'em up and go to the track!

mjshira · 03-13-2004, 09:50 AM

having an early 911 is a special experience that one really can't describe, you just have to experience. For a reasonable price, you get a car that is both history and art and yet can maintain and surpass many modern vehicles all while giving you something most new cars can't - a unique vehicle.

And its that value that is hard to express either monetarily or by comparison to more modern Porsche cars. There is a soul to an early car that is missing IMHO from most cars on the road today.

Finally, because of the evolution of the 911 there is nearly no limit to the improvements one can make to ones car. The process of planning, saving and implementing those changes, sometimes referred to as "hot rodding" is my personal favorite aspect of the early car experience. I love flipping through mag's, surfing the web and reading about the efforts of you good people on your rides as I plan (dream) about what improvement I might make next.

I hope that I will always have an early 911 in my garage.
--James