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Originally Posted by gshiwota
Does matching numbers matter on a middie? I'm looking at a unmodified run of the mill '74 coupe (not a Carrera) that drives but is well used and needs a full restoration. The car has a 2.7 in it from a different year car. The seller has its original 2.7 available but it needs a rebuild.
I know that it matters in the 356 world but does putting the "original engine" back in the car add significant value to this car? Maybe I should ask, would any of you guys pay a significant premium for a numbers matching '74 911s vs one with the wrong year 2.7 engine all other things being equal?
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Excluding special performance models, speedsters, etc., a 74 911S may well end up being the most coveted impact bumper 911.
None of the standard impact bumper cars are going to turn a near-term profit from restoration, but a 74 S that doesn't need a ton of rust repair has as good a shot as any at returning lots of fun and the prospect of appreciation to boot.