Several years ago I purchased this 73.5 911T Sunroof Coupe from the original owner. I posted on here for feedback on what the value was as I was trying to decide whether to sell as is or mechanically restore and enjoy. It has been two years and other than cleaning the car up, etc. the car is still sitting in my garage. Therefore I am once again at that sell or keep crossroad.
I purchased the car from the estate of the original owner. The car shows 85K which I have no reason to believe is not accurate. The paint appears original but I do not have access to a paint meter to confirm. The paint buffed out quite nicely and other than small rust areas around the rear taillights the edge of the rear fender wells, and the rear tag panel, the car appears rust free. No rust in the floors, battery boxes, or other common areas. Unfortunately the garage where the car was stored for thirty plus years developed a leak and water leaked onto the rear tag panel and rusted it pretty badly. I removed it and confirmed that the rust was limited to that panel. I ground out the rust on the other spots (around taillights and fender wells) and the areas are small and easily reparable and the paint blended.
I have of course not attempted to start the car but the engine turns freely by hand. I hooked up power to test the electricals and all lights work as does the electric sunroof, original radio, and AC fan blower on all speeds. The original interior shows nicely. There is one split in the original leather seats (drivers side) which could easily be repaired. The dash is perfect as are all knobs/etc. The original carpets show well (the floor mats were sourced from another Early 911 and are a perfect match. The original headliner is soiled in some areas but in my mind just adds to the original patina of the car. The car comes with it's jack and complete original tool roll as well as original owners manuals/etc.
What would be a realistic expectation in today's market for this car as it sits today?
