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I was talking to a friend about the 84 coupe he has. He was willing to sell. Pretty good shape, he's owned it for quite a while. Always garaged. Problems include front wheel bearings, steering column bearing? and a small rust area on a fender. I haven't really seen the car much, he rarely drives it.
But the thing is he described it as a" Grey market" car with euro specs. I had always thought that "grey market" cars were special models or not available here models.
Can anyone explain what would cause a common 911 to be considered a grey market car?

Some may note that I have been having a discussion going on a possible side yard find as well. It seems like a real chance that even at the ridiculous low offer I made it would end up costing about the same for either car.

My inclination is to go for the older running car, but there are some incentives for the 89 as well. Mostly that a buddy who would help restore it would take my hot shot miata in trade for his labors.

Thanks for your input