1972 911 Value more than 71 or 73 ?

[Sboxin]

Hi All,

A friend has a 1972 911 T Targa --

Question: Is the 1972 911 T a higher value amount than a 1971 or 1973 model given all else is the same ( one owner, West Coast, garaged, etc. ) ??

She is thinking of selling and will be showing the car at a local Classic Porsche show soon - - maybe put the car details in the windshield - - it was written up in Car and Driver a while back. I expect there to be lot of interest given the car's provenance . . .

Thanks in advance for any feedback,

Regards,
Roy T

[union]

Yes I would think so if all else is the same.

I would want the 72

[Mitch Kaye]

72's generally are a little more desirable because of the oil door. However in this case the overall condition of the car and the provenance will drive the price

[911heaven]

That could be the one M2 is looking for. Doesn't seem like a barn find though.

[coldstart]

1972 is IMO the best year of the longhoods. You get the bigger 2.4 engine. You get all the chrome trim. You get a 915 transmission. You get the one-year only oil door with the tank in front of the rear wheels.

That said, all early 911s are fantastic cars to drive. I have had mine 17 years now and love it.

I am obviously biased as a 1972 911T targa owner.

[Sboxin]

Originally Posted by 911heaven

That could be the one M2 is looking for. Doesn't seem like a barn find though.

Thanks for your replies - - this would be a collector's car - not a barn find . . .

Regards,
Roy T

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by Sboxin

Thanks for your replies - - this would be a collector's car - not a barn find . . .

Regards,
Roy T

Don’t mind him. For some reason, every time someone wants to talk targa, he suggests that I might want to buy it. I’ve had guys pm me, trying to make a deal, as a result. Just ignore him. That’s what we do.

Yes, 72 will be worth more than the 70-71 cars. 72&73 have very similar values, with the 2.4l engine and 915 gearbox. If looking for comps, I would consider 73s close enough for trying to figure a ballpark price. And of course the usual caveats of color, and things like S appearance group, etc will determine actual value.

[Sboxin]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

Don’t mind him. For some reason, every time someone wants to talk targa, he suggests that I might want to buy it. I’ve had guys pm me, trying to make a deal, as a result. Just ignore him. That’s what we do.

Yes, 72 will be worth more than the 70-71 cars. 72&73 have very similar values, with the 2.4l engine and 915 gearbox. If looking for comps, I would consider 73s close enough for trying to figure a ballpark price. And of course the usual caveats of color, and things like S appearance group, etc will determine actual value.

Excellent !
Thanks Matt for your reply - it clarifies a lot about the difference of pre 1972 and 1972+ . . . these are things I did not think of . . . She has a Hagerty agreed price insurance policy but it may be a few years old since they did the valuation and therefore a bit low in actual value . . . An update might be helpful . . .

Take care,
Regards,
Roy T

[Matt Monson]

Hagerty recently updated a bunch of values on their valuation site. It might be worth looking at the change.

[Matt Monson]

I just noticed the Dec issue of Excellence has a market update.

[Sboxin]

Thanks Matt,

This is great new information . . . It should give my friend a good starting point . . .
I was thinking $80K + . . . but, maybe looking at $100K+ . . .
because of the one owner, all service records, low miles, no rust, excellent body and original paint, etc.

It will depend a lot on her patience to "deal" . . .

Regards,
Roy T

[911heaven]

Originally Posted by union

Yes I would think so if all else is the same.

I would want the 72

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

Don’t mind him. For some reason, every time someone wants to talk targa, he suggests that I might want to buy it. I’ve had guys pm me, trying to make a deal, as a result.

Now Matt! I put up a 72 targa on M1's thread for sale best offer guy said here in Japan. You put your hand up for it pronto next post because it's your dream car or one of them and you hadn't even laid eyes on it. When you finally saw my fine photos and angles, back went your hand in your pocket! It was a joke! Where are the pics of that car? M1 could dig them up, but wouldn't I guess.....

Ever since I've just been trying to help, find your future baby cake for you. No joke!

bernie