Value a 77 911s

[3stewartS]

I'm looking for a realistic value for my 77 911s sunroof coupe.
I have offered the car for sale here before and got some interest but no offers.
I bought the car as a roller (no engine no trans), bought a 2.7 L on e-bay and a 915 transmission (same seller). I had a time making it run right but after a new gas tank and multiple cleaning of the CIS system it now runs good. Has a puff of smoke at start up but not driving. I repaired some small oil leaks.
The car has been repainted guards red (not the original color) Looks good shines good, but not a flawless paint job. (pics to follow)
I replaced the shifter bushings, rear brake pads, plug wires, air and fuel filters, front A-arm bushings (rubber ones from ER).
The needs/wants include: rear bushings and sway bar (mount is broken), backdated exhaust (still has thermal reactors).
Since the pictures were taken I have polished the fuchs.

more pictures at 911 pictures by 3stewarts - Photobucket

I do really like this car and still may decide not to sell it.
I have recently purchased a 77 targa so I now must decide which to keep

All input is welcome and thanks in advance

[3stewartS]

Ok I just read thread started by "calling911" regarding value for a 76.
sounds like my car is a little better off.

[Macroni]

Value here really depends upon the motor quality.

The car is a non matching number car w/ painted a non original color. If it is a mechaniclly strong performing car it could trade as high as $12,000. less if still in need of sorting.

[dienstuhr]

Nice looking car! Engine swap may reduce value somewhat in terms of uncertainty of mileage - which is what, BTW?

I'd be thinking that a reasonable value may lie in the $10-12K range depending on clean PPI and no other needs.

Cheers

d.

[dienstuhr]

Wow - simultaneous posts - great minds think alike eh Pasta?

[Macroni]

Originally Posted by dienstuhr

Wow - simultaneous posts - great minds think alike eh Pasta?

scary....... both VW owners also.........

[3stewartS]

Thanks for all the input. BTW the car shows 114000 on the ODO and it works just fine so I belive it to be accurate.
I understand the engine is the wildcard. If I run compression and leakdown tests and those numbers are respectable, does that help?
What if I pulled the engine. Does the car have any value without the wildcard.
I understand everyones trepidation regarding the 2.7.
Spending 6 grand on an overhaul does not add enough to the value to justify the expense unless I keep and enjoy the car. (which btw is the way I"m leaning) This is a super fun car to drive!

[techweenie]

Mileage is not too relevant since you've swapped drivetrains. Compression & leakdown will go a long way toward setting value. I would not value this car over $8500 not knowing those specs. Red is somewhat out of favor these days and color changes are a negative for many Porschephiles.

[3stewartS]

Well I've decided to focus on the targa. The coupe is For Sale. Thanks again for all the input. I hope to settle somewhere in between.

[sm70911]

What was the original color ?