Any known history 73 T

[cody818]

Anyone here knows or any background of this car?

AutoTrader Classics - 1973 Porsche 911 | Import Classics | Los Angeles, CA

Im interested in purchasing this car but hard to determine just from the pics. Dealer only have good thing to say and claiming no history of collision. just wanted to be sure what I'm getting into.

Any info will help. Thanks in advance

Jesse

[christiandk]

Not good - If you want a better 73T you should buy some scrap metal, tools, playdoe and some blueprints and then start building a 73T yourself from scratch.

That car will never be a 73T again, imo. If you spend 50K on it you will end up with a 25K car at best.

If you want a "cheap" 911 - go look for an original well maintained but high miles SC.

[Matt Monson]

I want to live in Christian's fantasy land where restored '73 T's can be purchased for $25k.

That car has pretty clearly had a run in with an off road excursion where it encountered a curb in the process. But I don't think it is anywhere nearly as far gone as Christian suggests. Needs work and the engine is a giant ?, especially since it is on carbs and headers and just "turns by hand" but that gamble can cut both ways.

Might be a '73.5 CIS engine on carbs. Also could be rebuilt to e or s spec and making 50-75 hp over stock and ready to rumble.

I know you asked for people who know this car. I don't. I might spend 10 on it but would want to look in person. If you can't I guess my question is whether you feel lucky?

[christiandk]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

I want to live in Christian's fantasy land where restored '73 T's can be purchased for $25k.

That car has pretty clearly had a run in with an off road excursion where it encountered a curb in the process. But I don't think it is anywhere nearly as far gone as Christian suggests. Needs work and the engine is a giant ?, especially since it is on carbs and headers and just "turns by hand" but that gamble can cut both ways.

Might be a '73.5 CIS engine on carbs. Also could be rebuilt to e or s spec and making 50-75 hp over stock and ready to rumble.

I know you asked for people who know this car. I don't. I might spend 10 on it but would want to look in person. If you can't I guess my question is whether you feel lucky?

Matt, take a look at the rear end of the car - not 73T - a bit wider, right? Too many issues with this car - You need help from Bernake to fix this sick puppy.

A parts car, imo.

[Sunroof]

Someone took a 1973 and tried to make it into an SC or carrera (note rear wheel flares, mirrors, blacked out chrome window trim, etc, etc, etc,. To me its a real DOG! For that kind of money you could pick up a nice 1974 -1977 911 with a rebuilt 2.7 and be original. Don't waste you time, unless you really want to reverse this ang getit back to a 1973 for mucho $$$$$$$.

Bob

[Matt Monson]

Don't get me wrong, the car is clearly rough. But restored 73.5's are going for $40-50k, not $25k.

And it is a dealer. When asking is mid $12's I would assume the car can be had for $9-10k. Not a car for someone looking for an instant driver. But could be a totally acceptable project car.

[Jonny042]

I can clearly see something wrong in the 5th to last pic. The left front of the car took quite a hit. And looks a bit of a mess in the trunk. So it's probably a rust bucket.

I have to laugh too at the picture of the one VERY bent Fuch.

But - it's a start? Good for an outlaw build maybe? But at 8-9k not 13.

[christiandk]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

Don't get me wrong, the car is clearly rough. But restored 73.5's are going for $40-50k, not $25k.

And it is a dealer. When asking is mid $12's I would assume the car can be had for $9-10k. Not a car for someone looking for an instant driver. But could be a totally acceptable project car.

Matt, you are an experienced Porsche enthusiast. If you were in the marked for an 73.5 would you pay 40-50 for this car if it were probably restored - I mean it has been crashed and half of the body (rear) is not original.

This will never be an original 73.5 again no matter the money you put into it, imo.

It is worth the parts minus the time it takes to tear it down and ship it.

[Matt Monson]

5 years ago this was a parts car. Today it will be restored. I'm pretty confident of that.

[copbait73]

I have to agree with Matt on this one.
These cars are the new 356. This ugly puppy can go into storage and 5 years from now sell at twice the current asking price.
By then drivers will be in the $40,000 price range.
Watch what is happening Targas and 912s are coming forward but the always desirable coupes are being held on to......this is a coupe.

[Bristol]

Run away, check the reputation of this dealer on here through a search, not good.

They are completely lying to you when they say there is "no history of collision". It's been hit hard in the rear at least, which seems obvious to me from the pictures. Look at the rubber accordian pieces on each side of the bumper and how they are distorted. What about the damaged rear wheel, the one pictured with the bend? The exhaust pipes are not straight, they are twisted on the passenger side - HIT. The driver's side turn signal housing is not fitting into the body. The passenger side fender is dimpled. The rear trunk lid is not attached and may be dimpled, bent too. Come on! The collision damage is obvious and the dealer is trying to screw you.

Edit, yes, fifth picture from the last - gas tank is dented in, front bumper bent. All is fixable, but my point is that the dealer is lying if they claim there has not been a collision.

I would not trust a single thing the dealer says. Get a proper PPI and get an amazing price, but be prepared for some work, starting with a frame shop and check to see if the car is straight.

Kirk

[cody818]

Thanks everyone for input. Kirk, very good observation and your right, I don't know why I didn't check the dealer's background. It's sounded hard to believe when dealer told me no history of collision.

My main concern is the frame and rust which can't be seen without taking car a part and I don't feel the luck behind me. I'm gonna walk.

More frequent 911T project poping up everywhere. Ran into this ad the other day if anyone interested in observing (1970 911T).

1970 Porsche 911, wide body

However, I'm gonna walk on both and keep looking for right project.

Thanks everyone!