[leecarrera]

Besides originality (maching numbers, paint, interior correctness) the other variable is condition. The implication on this thread is that a 911 or 911S is an inexpensive Porsche and the Carrera's are 2x or 3x of that amount. So if you find that 911 or 911S in excellent original condition what are you going to pay for it. I have seen quite a few now that are in the high teens or low 20's. Granted these are very nice original cars and if you find a Carrera with these attributes you are going to pay 30k to 50k for that car. I think it becomes an unfair comparison if you find a well worn 911 or S maybe with many changes to its original condition for a low price and then compare that to a Carrera that is in original condition. I have seen some pretty cheap Carrera's for sale and they have not been "nice original" cars and these can be bought for not as great a premium as the great condition cars. We are talking about vehicles that were made 36 or 37 years ago so many are well used although it seems many of the Carrera's were considered special by their owners and have been kept in exceedingly nice shape and their originality has been preserved.