72S For Sale - Wow!

[Reg]

...that will be worth 24 next year , if you are lucky!

I really like that green and the 72S will hold or gain in value as opposed to the truck.

[CRIS HUERGAS]

that's what they were made for fellas. as long as you don't beat the crap out of it. Life is too short to deprive yourself of that enjoyment.

besides I find very therapeutic for ones well being. To borrow a Porsche slogan, its "driving at its purest form"

cheers,

Cris H

[Saffs]

Originally posted by CRIS HUERGAS
that's what they were made for fellas. as long as you don't beat the crap out of it. Life is too short to deprive yourself of that enjoyment.

besides I find very therapeutic for ones well being. To borrow a Porsche slogan, its "driving at its purest form"

cheers,

Cris H

I agree totally, Cris - although it's fine to do whatever you want with your car, everyone, I'm not saying that's what you have to do, so, please, no one take offense.
But, for me, they're for driving, all the time you can. If it looses value, then it does, it's hard to put a value on the fun you have from it, anyhow.
Life is short, maybe shorter than we would hope, enjoy now! I think that's why Porsche made them, to be used that is....

[Kurt B]

what other car as cool could you buy for 34K?

How about an 86-89 930. Hell, you might even get a 930 cab for that price!

That's a no brainer for me. I love the old cars, but only when they're realistically priced--means, less than a 930.

[NYSCAR]

There are plenty of 34K cars out there that look great and offer far greater performance than that 72S. The reason its so expensive is because they're in demand, and a good example is extremely hard to find these days. Simple supply and demand. They were produced in low numbers. They also develop rust holes if you look at them the wrong way, and some people like to butcher them. Those two things reduce numbers even more. Demand? Well a 72S is just a bit shy of being something like a 73RS, and wouldn't we all love to have one of those?

Question: how many rust free 72 and 73 S's do you guys predict to be still out there in the world?

Brad

[Jim T]

Originally posted by Carlo A
Figures the 72S guys would respond to this thread! There was a really nice 72S at Dunkels, orange one. My favorite car on the lot that day. It had 15X7's all around with the classic 185/70 15 size XWX's if I remember correctly.

I'll give you an AMEN on that!

There were a lot of cool cars there, of course, but that one stood out as my personal favorite of the bunch, too.

I spent more time drooling over that one than any other. My wife had to pull me away. She asked if I wanted her to take a picture of me and the Orange '72, since obviously I was in love.

That car was just "right" in every regard.

[david w.]

I love my Targa.

[stuttgart]

Where do you buy those Amber headlights like the one in the photo of that Orange car???? I have to have some even if they are illegal. please anyone if you know please tell me.
Eric Mckenna
78 SC
ericm@airborne.net

[tight as a bull's ass]

value is in the eye of the beholder....someone may come along and gladly fork over the 34K with a smile on their face and be happy....personally, I wouldn't...the early cars are very nice but you can get a very nice one for a lot less money than this one.

for 34K, I'd rather get a 87-89 black/black 930 turbo, drive it every day, and be king of the road.

but you should drive, drive, drive your Porsche, sun, rain, sleet, or snow.... it's the most satisfying.....after 2 years of daily driving, I can say that my 83 probably looks as good as some of the garage queens out there.....

but you may ask, is it valued as much? I personally dont care cause I'm having a ball! Life is short.

Cheers!

[pwd72s]

Emmanuel? What can I say? Some guys understand the early 911S mystique, and some don't. Would I trade my '72S for a late 80's Turbo? I guess not...because there is no Turbo in my garage, just a 1972 911S.

[cegerer]

" .... a 87-89 black/black 930 turbo, drive it every day, and be king of the road."

Oh man, that is really disappointing talk coming from the owner of the infamous Olive T! Value is certainly in the eye of the beholder and my eyes see the 73RS as King and the S as, umm, let's say King of a slightly smaller castle. The 930's are mutant stepchildren. Sorry, but safety bumper cars - Turbo or not - are simply not on my radar screen.

Here's the decision I need to make: the engineer in me says you're gaining very little by selling the Gray Wolf and buying the S. Performance? Fairly similar I suspect, with a nod to the S. Condition? Again, similar with another nod to the S. Targa vs. Coupe? I like both, so that's a wash. New engine in the S; 50K on the Gray Wolf motor (a potential $5K+ future liability). Color? Silver has always been my #1 choice. But the Viper Green is spectacular. I've got a standing offer for the Wolf of $15K. So I only need to ante up another $15-18K. The engineer says you gotta be nuts, keep the Wolf!

The P-fanatic in me says only one word: S

[pwd72s]

Curt? You got my e-mail? Well said about the air puffer cars, BTW. It's really a combination of things...but it all boils down to which feel or look you prefer. The newer the car, the less the driver is really connected. And looks? Well, I'd suppose a high school cheerleader would be impressed as hell with a late 80's Turbo... So, is a trip to Florida in your future? At this level, it's a tough decision...and I'd NEVER consider buying a car without looking first.

[cegerer]

Paul, I just got the eMail. Interesting. Look for my reply. As luck would have it, I'm heading to Sebring in a few weeks . Hopefully, it'll still be around - maybe even at the race! -- Curt

[pwd72s]

Thanks Curt...I'll be very interested in an "eyes on" report...

[Kevin Reilly]

The owner sent me some additional pictures (just for kicks since I'm not in the market) that I can forward to anyone who wants to look. The pics are sure nice.

Email me at kevin@rosewoodcap.com if you want them.

BTW, the owner said he thinks the car might be sold as of today. Congrats to the new owner.

[Rufblackbird]

Early color experts,
Help me out here. I have a '76 911S (unfortunately not a 'real' S) that I am currently rescuing from rust. The original paint code is "254" (I think...), which according to the factory manual, it's "Viper Diamond Green". The factory manual also says it's a metallic color option. Posted below is the color of the interior, the bottom of the sunroof panel. Is this the same green as the '72 S for sale?

[Randy W]

Jeff, according to my Factory Colour Sample Book, that color looks roughly like Viper Green Metallic, essentially a metallic version of Emerald (Viper) Green. This metallic version was offered in place of the solid color after '73 and appears brighter as you would expect a metallic to do.

[cegerer]

OK, I know this has been discussed before, but is the green inner engine compartment panels correct for 72? BTW, this is the original color.

[Randy W]

Don't think so, Curt, at least according to the original '72 911s I've seen. Should be black with a bit of the original body color showing through in spots.

[tight as a bull's ass]

" .... a 87-89 black/black 930 turbo, drive it every day, and be king of the road."

"Oh man, that is really disappointing talk coming from the owner of the infamous Olive T! "

Curt,
The 930 has always been Porsche's top of the line flagship....I used to own a 84 930 black/black....those cars are one of the baddest looking/performing production cars ever made by any manufacturer....they are in a league of their own...not really comparable to early 70s 911s, which have their own class, style, and mystique as stated....it's always a personal choice when it comes to value so buy what you want....

if you're more of a collector, buy the 72 911S but if you're more of a driver, buy the 930 or the 996 for that matter.

btw, that green is terrific for that car.