Introducing my 911

[danoli]

Hi guys I have browsed this forum for a long time now about 5 years on and off and I decide to sign up today as I just bought myself a 911 SC (1979). I have attached pictures. hope they work

[danoli]

and another one

[M.D. Holloway]

Very Nice! Welcome to the bored...

[SoCal70RSR]

Welcome! The shine on your car's paint is incredible. Enjoy!

[Mitch Leland]

Congratulations,

Nice looking car, even down to the steering wheel being on the "right" side... How about some pixs of the engine room and interior.

[billybek]

Looks great! Welcome!

[Car Guru]

Beautiful car, I'm jealous if I had a coupe I would want one just like that.

-Ryan

[nut11]

Sweet... Love the finish.

87 blk coupe

[danoli]

Interior






The cloth on the drivers seat is very grubby and I have tried cleaning it with some improvement. I am thinking of replacing the cloth with Alcantara or leather but I am in two minds because it takes from the originality of the car. What should I do?

[livi]

Welcome!

Great to see yet another European on the board! Like Swedes, there are not many Irish members. What color is that? I really like the interior. Your plate say England - don´t you have Ireland plates, or is it an import?

[Mitch Leland]

Dan,

I don't know this, but I would first be sure the cloth is original to your car, then find out if you can duplicate it, then make your decision. From the pixs it looks like the rear seats are of a different material than the front?

See ya,

[SCWDP911]

Nice SC. Join the plot. Muhahahaaaaaaaa!

[danoli]

Originally Posted by livi

Welcome!

Great to see yet another European on the board! Like Swedes, there are not many Irish members. What color is that? I really like the interior. Your plate say England - don´t you have Ireland plates, or is it an import?

Hi The Colour is Mocha Black, I believe Porsche have since renamed the colour Mocha Brown. The Car looks black until you get close and you then see its a very dark brown. Yes the plates ay England as I have just imported the car I am waiting on customs &excise to get back to me with the cost of registration which i expect to be circa €3000. then I hope to get a nice registration number like ZV 6911

[livi]

3k !! I have read about the hideous registration fees but that is ridiculous. Why is it that expensive?

[danoli]

Originally Posted by livi

3k !! I have read about the hideous registration fees but that is ridiculous. Why is it that expensive?

I know its a joke, when we (Ireland)joined europe import duty from european countries was abolished, the government in their wisdom decided they would rename import duty Vehicle registration tax to getand so I must pay the VRT or break the law. If I had bought a car over 30 years old it would have cost me about 10% of that figure and a mere €40 per year in road tax. Road tax at the moment for said car is wait for it €1100 per year..
So roll on august 2010 when my car reaches its 30th Birthday!!!

[danoli]

Originally Posted by Mitch Leland

Dan,

I don't know this, but I would first be sure the cloth is original to your car, then find out if you can duplicate it, then make your decision. From the pixs it looks like the rear seats are of a different material than the front?

See ya,

Mich

I am pretty sure that this is the original fabric as I have seen a couple of Black interior 911s were the front seats were half leather with white pinstripe and the rear seats were full black leather. I havent yet seen any cars with an interior identical to this.

[Buckterrier]

Welcome danoli, beautiful car. Mine is named Silin, Gaelic for cherry .

[williecoyote]

That is a very nice looking car Danoli. I'm glad you finally spoke up, after lurking for 5 years.
Welcome.
My brother, and his family leave for Ireland tomorrow.

[unimog406]

was chrome trim [around the doors and windows] stock for 79? and the rear wiper?
looks great, congratulations!
Bob

[Nickatnyt]

I suppose petrol is an arm and a leg as well?

Congrats and have fun!