Possible barn find?
 

I was in my friends impound lot and found an original 76 3.0 and was wondering if it's worth anything. It's not a transplant and came from the factory with the 3.0. There's a script on the decklid that says 3.0. From my understanding it has been sitting in the yard for 2 years but everything is original (90K with no mods). Sorry no pics as of now but later this week.

Buy it!
If not, let me know and buy it for me.

After two years 'abandoned' it should be his.
Make sure you get good title.

More details please. :D

Best,
Grady

I want one...

He has the title and it's clean. I checked the body and no rust. There's no bodywork done to it with NO accidents. But it's been sitting there collecting dust and the paint is pretty faded. I'll try to get more info. Is there any codes I should take pics of for you guys to see? If so where? Vin# and where's the engine code? Many thanks you guys. :)

I've been searchin online for any info on a 76 3.0 but can't find any. Do you guys know any history on this model?

Euro Carrera

it has an RS motor (if it is real) - if the price is good, buy it now; if the price seems a bit high post pics of the VIN, engine # (on the vertical support near the fan, RH side) and a pic of the motor itself

2.7- series (1974-1977)
Model year 1974 saw three significant changes. First, the engine size was increased to 2687 cc giving an increase in torque. Second, was the introduction of impact bumpers to conform with low speed protection requirements of US law, these bumpers being so successfully integrated into the design that they remained unchanged for 15 years. Thirdly, the use of K-Jetronic CIS Bosch fuel injection in two of the three models in the line up— the 911 and 911S models, retaining the narrow rear arches of the old 2.4, now had a detuned version of the RS engine producing 150 and 175 PS (110 and 129 kW). The Carrera 2.7 retained the same 210 bhp MFI engine, suspension ,brakes etc. as the 1973 Carrera RS. It weighed in at 1075 kg, the same as the RS Touring.The US market Carrera only had the 165 bhp CIS engine owing to emission regs. The 930 Turbo was introduced in 1975 (see below). The Carrera 3.0 was introduced in 1976 with what was essentially the Turbo's 2994 cc engine minus the turbocharger, and with K-Jetronic CIS although now developing 200 PS (147 kW).

If it's a Carrera 3.0 then it doesn't have the 2.7RS MFI motor as the Euro Carrera's had, but a sort of unique 3.0 with a shorter stroke than the more common SC 3.0.

Carrera 3.0's are fairly unique though and certainly have some value above regular mid year 911's and SC's. I'd say double the value of those is a good place to start, but make sure it has the original motor or at least original type 3.0, those are hard to find.

Good luck, Bill

Book say it should have fender flares like the early Carreras and bold 911 script on the engine lid.

More information can be found here:
The Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 Website
I searched for many months to find one before giving up and buying my SC. By all accounts they are great cars and becoming quite pricey in Europe.

It's just a C3.

neat car, not super special though.

best part is the free-revving 6 bolt crank.

and 200hp

If it has CIS it is a regular 3.0 but if it has MFI it would be a rare 1 of 123 made.

I like them and think you should try to buy it if you can.

buy it! buy it buy it!

seriously, I'd love to get one, just because you don't see a lot of them compared to the SC and 3.2's

not uber unobtanium, but a real cool little piece of P history

take lots of pics!!

Wow! Can't wait to see it...

I just sold a 1977 Carrera 3.0 a few months ago. Oddly enough it was hard to sale and did not command much more than an SC in comparable shape. It ended up selling for $18k. It was a very fun car to drive.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-cars-sale/508733-1977-carrera-3-0-a.html

If you have any questions shoot me a PM. I learned a lot about the cars while owning one.

It sounds like you have found a '76 Carrera 3.0 but you need to make sure it is what you think it is. There are more than a few 911SCs and other 911s running around with a Carrera 3.0 badge on the back.

The serial number is a good place to start. A '76 Carrera 3.0 should have the following numbers; 911660xxxx for a coupe and 911620xxxx for a targa. The engine type number should be 930/02 and the engine serial number should be 666xxxx. You can find the engine serial and type numbers on the engine case, to the right of the cooling fan, towards the bottom of the fan. You'll probably need a flashlight and a rag to find them.

Even though it appears rust free, have a really close look underneath. If this car spent much of it's life overseas before coming to the US, there can be corrsion in a lot of places, particularly where two body panels meet, such as the joint between the tub and the front fenders.

I own one of these and am very familiar with them. If you have questions, shoot me a PM with your contact info and I'll help you identify what you have. Depending upon the condition, it may not be (okay, won't be...) worth a fortune, but they are a more interesting car than the SC that followed and are worth more, to the right person. If it's a coupe, without sunroof and air conditioning, so much the better.

Have fun,
JR