Thanks for all of the kind words. I totally agree about lowering it to euro spec. I've been putting it off for years. I've also been tinkering with the idea of putting the cookie cutters back on. They do seem to fit this color. I will take some more pics this weekend with my new camera. Thanks again everyone.

Too bad because a big part of its appeal is the fact that it remains untouched as it came from the factory creating a refreshing first impression.


Cheers,

Joe

You just summed up my entire relationship with this car. I have always enjoyed modifying cars, keeping the original look while adding modern power and handling. Because this is so original I can't do anything to this car except wait for something to fail. I have always thought about the euro spec, only because it can easily be changed back if needed.

The US ride height was just a quick kludge by the factory to get the cars to meet the bumper height spec (and the ugly rubber things were for the impact specs). They did not want to make special parts just for the US so they raised the cars which was easy and did not require new parts or new crash tests.

I do not see any problem in correcting the ride height to what Porsche intended, and to what they made for the more sporting German market with their Autobahn.

OMG is that car nice! Great intro and a beautiful car. Bring it out to Road America this weekend. We have a bunch of Midwest Early 911 guys that are going to be there and would love to see that car.

Now, as far as value, I'll put a bet on north of the highest number cited here so far. Ultra low miles, original paint, ect. - those cars go for very strong numbers. Enjoy and hope to see you at RA.

Lowering it will not alter that value - it is just minutes of work to put it back to the poor performing US ride ht.

I do agree that anything you modify on this one should be easily put back, or don't do it.

I think that if you just lower the front an inch (maybe 3/4") you will be lookin' good, and the ride will be fine, i.e., not too low. Should look great. I'd say the rear is just right.
Edit: Looks like the rear is already down from the first picture....any lower and you are just a "lowrider"...not a basically 'stock' Porsche....let the tires show; beautiful car.

Hello RWebb,

where did you get the valuation chart from. Is that somewhat official?

Awesome color. Keep it as original (not even restored) as possible to help maintain the value.

I made the valuation chart from Bruce Anderson's column that appears in Excellence magazine.

Many become unhappy when they see that their child is likely not worth as much as they think or would like, so there is some controversy about it, esp. by the concoursy type of 911S owners.

But it represents the only actual collection of data I have seen.

That said, your car might be worth even more based on the nice pics above.

My car is worth a lot to me since I did nearly all the mechanical work on it and made it the way I liked it (except for the nagging problem of getting McLaren to do a custom CF tub for me).

For insurance, if you list a value, list a bit high.

say, have you seen this?

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/189572-long-term-commonly-neglected-maintenance-3.html?postid=2955054#post2955054

there is also a sister thread (cross-linked) that has a downloadable chart one guy made up, but w/o pics

That is a beautiful car. Either wheel works, IMHO I just prefer the Fuch's.

How about some additional pic's so we can all slobber....:>)...on our keyboards

Really cool


Karl
88 Targa

Karl, I am still drooling... Yes, more pictures. Pretty please.

Cars like yours are outside of the box, value-wise. No doubt that keeping her in a garage holding the miles down would have made her even more valuable, but the real value is in owning and enjoying a car like that.

You should indeed get an appraisal. That is a special car.

Leaving the ride height where it is just screams orignial and untouched which is what is most impressive and rare at the same time.

Thats one sweet ride, more pic's if you have them.
Finn

+1 on what RWebb suggested. Go through your paperwork and baseline any maintenance items that are overdue or that you cannot find.