Is there something special about this '74 U.S. Carrera?

[POORSH]

Just wondering if there is something out of the ordinary about this '74 U.S. Carrera targa. Pretty strong pricing thus far. Porsche : 911 - eBay (item 260754019947 end time Mar-27-11 15:54:46 PDT)

[gsjohnson]

First off 1974 MY Vehicles never came equipped with California black license plates. Vehicle is not Viper Green either. Love the "Normal" oil leak comment.

[914agogo]

rear wheel arches look to be RS style, could be factory, if anyone remembers the orange and white 74 Carrera Targa at the Ventura show, some cars came randomly with RS rearflares from factory... cant tell for sure the pic is small.

[shiutong]

if they are real buyers and no funny games then most likely it will head back to Germany, they been snatching all the clean original cars and willing to pay for them.
Looks real clean to me specially if its original paint. I would certainly pay more for original paint and I think thats where the value is in this car.

[WANNA930]

I say BS! If you had a car for sale on EBAY for $20k something and somebody offered you double that it would already be sold and auction ended.

Besides the odd color is there something else here?? The last big dollar one as the lite blue one and that was close in $$.

[Macroni]

Hmmmm..... The asking, $58,900, seems a bit over the top and I do not see this car as a market setter. The USA Carrera is a desirable car (especially 1974) but tend to have askings from the mid 30s to mid 40s.

This one has been on EBay forever @ $46,500 asking
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1974-Porsche-911-Carerra-Coupe-/300440616405?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item45f3a7fdd5 #ht_3424wt_1167

This one is at Sloan and they want $65,000+
http://sloancars.com/1689/1974-porsche-911-carrera-sunroof-coupe-bahama-blueblack-45000-miles/

The euro carreras of this vintage certainly sell in this price region and much higher due to the 911/83 MFI motor. These cars start in the high $70s.

This 1975 Euro they are asking $80,000+
http://www.porscheplanet.net/Classifieds/1974%20911%20Carrera%20Euro/1974%20911%20Carrera%20Euro%20Info.htm

This 1976 Euro they are asking $175,000
http://atspeedmotorsports.com/76_RS_Media

[Jeff Alton]

The only thing special is the high bids and the poor cosmetic condition, and who know what else one will find when doing a PPI....

[RatBox]

It's neat , in that it's a very early example & supposedly original paint. BUT I would not buy anything off ebay (or sell) .

Crappy company (let's see .... give us your banking access and w'ell remove what WE THINK you owe us. Any indiscrepancies ...........write us an email . NO you CANNOT call us !).

Again CRAPPY company

[POORSH]

The bidding has come down from $50K on Saturday to $29K today. I wonder if the bidders are real.

[naparsei]

Originally Posted by Macroni

Hmmmm..... The asking, $58,900, seems a bit over the top and I do not see this car as a market setter. The USA Carrera is a desirable car (especially 1974) but tend to have askings from the mid 30s to mid 40s.


This one is at Sloan and they want $65,000+
1974 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Bahama Blue/Black 45,203 miles | Sloancars[/url]

The Sloan Car looks cool, but it's not a Carrera any more. It's priced strongly for a "not a Carrera" or a "hot rod" but that said, I would be surprised if it didn't ultimately get sold for very near their price. From the pictures (caveat) it appears to have the intangibles.

[RatBox]

Concerning the Bahama blue 1974 US Carrera coupe just referanced.


(Sloan Cars) :

"Built for famed Brumos Porsche racing team"


Actual current (or last ?) owners original text concerning the above mentioned history :

"This Porsche Flagship of 1974 was special ordered in very rare Bahama Blue by a master mechanic at Brumos Porsche in Jacksonville Florida. "


The fact's seem to have of morphed a bit

What do you expect ...........dealers. Unfortunately the vast majority seem to have to continually try to puff up various cars history's , into something their not.

To me , it's a complete turn off. I like the car, just not the hype

[schumicat]

ebay doesn't specify any means of payment, the seller does. the seller may accept cash, checks, credit cards, gold bullion, etc.

Originally Posted by RatBox

It's neat , in that it's a very early example & supposedly original paint. BUT I would not buy anything off ebay (or sell) .

Crappy company (let's see .... give us your banking access and w'ell remove what WE THINK you owe us. Any indiscrepancies ...........write us an email . NO you CANNOT call us !).

Again CRAPPY company

[Macroni]

Originally Posted by RatBox

What do you expect ...........dealers. Unfortunately the vast majority seem to have to continually try to puff up various cars history's , into something their not.

This is very true of this car......... It was on another web site which also touted its history as a famed member of the Brumos racing contingent.... with that being said it does look like a great car!

[WANNA930]

The Bahama has also had it's priced raised about $15-20k since it was listed for sale mid last year somewhere else.

As for the green Bidding doesn't make sense Are you going to tell me you would turn down the $50k bid that has now been retracted down to $29??? Also the same bidders are still in the game. Little lost as to what is going on there.

Things used to be great before sites like this expos everything. Then again a good price is what you are willing to pay.

[Macroni]

Here is another $40,000 asking 74 targa carrera.


AutoTrader Classics - 1974 Porsche 911 Convertible Orange Other Manual 2 wheel drive | Import Classics | Gardena, CA

Here is another $59,900
Cars Dawydiak :: 1974 Porsche Carrera - | Used Inventory


Here is one for $22,000 (needs delousing)
AutoTrader Classics - 1975 Porsche 911 Blue Manual | Import Classics | Sioux Falls, SD

[RatBox]

Hi,

I cannot currently ask questions on Ebay (they don't support my older browser anymore and i'm not going to change). Can someone send the seller in Oregon of the green Targa (461 0012) a question . Asking him if there are blocked off licence plate light cut outs on this cars whaletail ?

thx

[Macroni]

Needs to be reworked w/ proper motor but is selling inexpensively.....


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