911 E price point

Clark Griswald · Clark Griswald's Garage

I am taking a look at a '72 E. It has what I believe is the original 2.4, but it is wearing Webers (40). It also has a 915.

I am wondering how the change from MFI will affect the value of the car. And what affect on the performance?

Also, where these cars shipped with the 915? I thought they came with 901.

Early_S_Man · 12-02-2001, 07:26 PM

Chuck,

The first year for the 915 was the '72 model. I don't really know if Webers affect the value or not ... if you asked 12 people looking to buy, 6 would probably like the Webers, and 6 would probably like the MFI! I expect 8-10 hp was lost from the MFI version, but it shouldn't hurt the performance much.

You may want to check the engine type number to see if it is 911/52. An earlier 'T' engine may have been transplanted, and that might reduce the value some.

Jim T · 12-02-2001, 07:36 PM

An early E or S without MFI . . .

To me, part of the history and charm of the E and S is the MFI. Part of the soul of the car. Getting it running sweetly is part of the challenge, and like most challenges, makes the reward that much sweeter.

A basically stock E or early S, that has carbs thrown on it, indicates to me that at some point in its life, someone without funds, patience or experience got a hold of the car.

SRT356/911 · 12-02-2001, 07:57 PM

I think what is more important is what you are going to do with the car if you buy it. The 72 has the smaller oil tank. You would have to put a larger oil tank in to do serious track driving.
How good is the engine and tranny in it's current form? What about all the other things tha can go wrong?
If it is a Ca or sun belt car with no rust and you want to drive it for fun on the street then you will be getting one of the last of the early cars.
If the MFI means a lot to you, keep your eyes open for the parts. They will turn up.
These cars are great fun to own and drive.

jluetjen · jluetjen's Garage

Clark;
You might want to check out the "E" Registry at I'm sure that some of the members with '72's could give you some input and feedback on the model and it's configurations. Regarding Webers versus MFI, I really do like the MFI on my '69 E. It's been trouble free in the 18 months that I've had the car. The only rough running issues were the result of the ignition and an overly rich tune-up. Both were easily fixed. A friend drove the car and afterwards just kept raving about the throttle response. Besides, if you take the MFI off of an "E" and you're basically left with a Luxury "T" model.

Since I have an interest in the model, I've been watching for "E" sales on Ebay for the last few months and $6K to $10K depending on the vintage and condition seems to be the trend. MFI's seem to be going for $300 - $500 again depending on model and condition.

Good Luck!

Matt Smith · 12-03-2001, 11:13 AM

If you take the MFI off a 72 E you are left with a carburretted 72 E, not a T. This year T had MFI as standard....just like the E and S!!
And yes, the first year for the new 915 box, in Magnesium.
MFI isn't impossible to set up. I'd say about the same as Carbs in reality, but you just have to learn how to do it -like you did when you first learnt how to tune carbs!
Slightly smaller oil tank: Uniquely better position.

FA-18C · 12-03-2001, 02:56 PM

Purchased a 70E coupe in october for 8K. With that had receipts for over 17K in mechanical work since 98 (motor, tranny, interior etc...) all at good shops on the east coast. Whereas there were nit picky detail stuff to sort through, I am having a blast. Have owned a 72S with Webers and this 2.2L pulls just as well up to about 4700RPM and seems as quick to about 70. Would echo find something with no rust, unfortunately they are rare here on the east coast, I have some monir gremlins which will require attention down the road, but nothing to affect drivability and doesnt look too bad either. Rust free and documented solid mechanicals=big money....I would say you should expect to pay 11-14K for a very nice 72E....