Thanks to all the Pelicans here who have tolerated some of my questions over the past few weeks, as I've been shopping for a 911. I've frequented several car forums over the years, even serving as Admin on
http://www.classiczcars.com for the past 3 years, and I can say from experience that the members here on Pelican are top notch. Lots of mature, adult help here, which I really like to see.
My back story is short and simple - I've lusted after 911's for decades, since I was a kid in junior high in the early '70s. Couldn't afford one for many years, and later when I could, it never seemed like the right time. Finally decided I'd waited long enough, and put my 240Z on the market in August. Once it sold (currently awaiting shipment to Norway), it was time to start shopping.
The car I settled on is an '84 Carrera coupe in Chiffon white. I pick it up on Friday. About 154k miles. Full history back to the beginning. According to the window sticker, it came originally with sunroof, leather, F & R spoilers, sport shocks (green Bilsteins), limited slip and a Blaupunkt. (Reno? Monterey? Can't recall for certain.) The Blau and the whale tail are gone, and the leather has been replaced and is nearly new, but the rest is all there.
The car is in great overall shape. Not even badly rock chipped. The paint (mostly original) is plenty good enough to drive with for several years, I figure. Perfect dash and seats. Mechanically, it's ready to drive. The top end was done by Paul Weir's shop about 40k and a dozen or so years ago. (After 40k, the bottom is perfectly dry.) Transmission rebuilt and new clutch about 5k ago, by Motor Sport International in Portland. Steve Wong 91 octane chip and an M&K pre-muffler.
Everything works, even the A/C. The car drives, sounds and shifts great. Can't wait to get it home and start cleaning and detailing - not because it's overly in need, but just because I can.
Here's a first few pictures, more detail once I have taken possession. (The first pic shows a Recaro driver's seat in it, that did not come with the car.)
