Folks,
This car is NOT FOR SALE. I am just trying to establish a fair value.
Can you help me set a value for a 1976 European Carrera with "RS-spec" 2.7 with MFI?
Before you say there is no such thing: Porsche built 123 2.7 "RS Spec" Carreras in 1976. They were identical to the '74 and '75 European Carreras except for three very important details:
1. They have fully galvanized bodies like all 1976 911's.
2. Only 123 were made.
3. They have a special VIN number series from 9116609001 to 9116609123 (mine is 9116609076). The "9" in the fourth-to-last position was used to denote the 3.0 RS and RSR models in 1974 and 1975, but in 1976 it was used for these 123 coupes. Here is one internet link that shows the VIN numbers for these special coupes:
http://www.adelgigs.com/911vin%20numbers.shtml
The good:
this car has fully documented EPA and DOT exemptions (it's in the USA).
it still has the European guages, bumpers, headlights, etc.
I am the third owner, car has been in USA since 1978.
full service documentation.
completely rust free, tight, good gaps, no sign of ever being hit.
It has about 135,000 total kilometers on it (about 83,000 miles).
Engine and transmission were rebuilt at around 100,000K, plus shocks, clutch, etc. The engine rebuild was done by Andial, MFI pump by Pacific Pump and throttle bodies by Eurometrix.
Entire brake system recently rebuilt/replaced, many other items like shift mechanism rebuilt, aligned and corner balanced, etc. - a well-cared for car.
The good or bad depending on your perspective:
When engine was rebuilt, it was converted to a 2.9L with Mahle 10.8:1 P's&C's, twin plug heads and electromotive iginition, 930 oil pump, etc. - it is very, very strong, but not original.
no sunroof
hand crank windows, manual seats, etc. - no luxury "extras" so it weighs about 2340 pounds
non-original 16 by 7 and 8 inch fuchs.
The bad:
the car was repainted by the previous owner about 10 years ago and it was a poor quality job. It has lots of flaws and is peeling in places - but there is NO bondo, no damaged panels, and no rust!
black exterior trim is faded
interior is in good but not perfect condition (but dash is perfect).
The 7R magnesium case halves are replacement items - there is no engine number. Original case halves are long gone.
overall mechanical condition is very good but a perfectionist would need to spend a lot of time make it 'just right'
Again: this car is NOT FOR SALE. I am just trying to establish a fair value.
Opinions + perspective appreciated. Thanks in advance.