value of a 75-77 euro carrera

gregk1 · 09-08-2006, 08:04 PM

I have found a 75-77 and it has been sitting a long while and some time in the rain there is rust issues in the front pan and a little by the rear window it has the km speedo with around 80km that is about 40k US it has the correct wheels and engine with the mechanical fuel injection he said it runs but pops and won't RPM would the pump need a rebuild or a good cleaning Being a euro it is hard to find parts or repair work?? how much is it worth? what HP does it have?

Carl Bauer · Carl Bauer's Garage

Just to narrow the years down for you... it's either a '74, '75 or one of 123 1976 MY 2.7 MFI Carrera coupes. They switched to the Carrera3.0 in '76-'77.

Right now I'd say a real nice #'s matching 2.7 MFI Euro Carrera sits around 45-50k. Maybe a little more for the '76.

As this one sits maybe 20-25 thousand? Tough to tell w/o pictures.

If the engine is running properly it should put out 210hp; same as the '73 RS.

Look out for a butcher job inside the doors when the DOT added US side impact bars.

gregk1 · 09:19 PM

did the dot make people put the bars in if they didn't have them??the guy bought it for a song and I may be able to trade my 67 camaro big block clone for it he knows it's worth some money but not that much my car needs work and is in the 12 to 15k range I will try to see it and take some pictures tomarrow thanks for the reply>>>>>Greg

WPOZZZ · 09-08-2006, 09:25 PM

I think the August issue of Excelence had prices for the early Carreras.

Carl Bauer · Carl Bauer's Garage

Some of the DOT required changes were:

Replace H-4 headlights w/ sealed beam US spec lights
Add door bars
Add a catalytic converter
Replace km/h w/ mph speedo
Replace front reflector block outs w/ the reflectors
(sometimes) remove smaller rear bumper guards and replace w/ the bigger ones.
(sometimes) remove lighter euro bumper crush tubes and replace w/ heavier US spec bumper shocks
Replace orange taillight lenses w/ the all red US versions

Can anyone else think of other DOT swapouts?

ruf-porsche · ruf-porsche's Garage

DOT Windshield and Glass

fryardds · fryardds's Garage

Greg,

You have some good estimates from Carl. If you can get it for $12-15K you are way ahead before starting to bring it back to excellent condition. Because the KM is still present there may not have been many DOT changes done to this car. Lets hope not.

Is it a coupe or Targa? Does it have a ducktail spoiler? If so it is a '74. How about sport seats and a Carrera steering wheel? The VIN should be for coupes:

911460001-9114601036 with engine #'s 6640001-6641456 type 911/83

911560001-9115600518 with engine #'s 6650001-6650712

I am sure you know this but these cars a blast to drive and weigh about the same as a '73 RS Touring car. Many of these cars aren't around anymore so to bring one back with give a desirable, appreciating 911.

gregk1 · 09-09-2006, 07:49 AM

thanks Brian and all for the info .i think it is a coupe I do not think any DOT changes have been made. because he said that all the euro dash gauges are still there. It has the early turbo whale taile and the front chin spoiler so it must be 75 or newer I am going to look at it in about an hour and will take a bunch of pictures and check all # and let you know what it realy is THanks agen for the info

javadog · 09-09-2006, 10:04 AM

EPA and DOT regulations don't need to be met for cars imported 25 years or more after their original production date. In fact, one of the agencies gives up caring about them after 23 years and I can never remember whether it's the EPA or DOT. Anyway, even if the car were imported before that time and not converted, I doubt there's much of an issue at this point.

Many of the cars already had DOT glass. Check for a DOT marking on the stamps on each window.

JR