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When is a Carrera not a Carrera ?
I have been reading a lot about the earlier Carrera's, the C3. The cars have a real heritage and checking prices based on rarity they seem to have become very desirable. My question is, is a C3 without the motor still a C3 ?. It seems to me the early Carrera should be complete for the value and feel of the car. The example above is a 75 and I would prefer a 74 if I could find one I liked. What does the PP braintrust think, is there an advantage in a C3 with a 3.2 ? |
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06-30-2014, 03:42 AM
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The ad says it's a 76 and the VIN says it's a 77.
Is there any difference between a 77 C3 and a euro 78-79 SC, aside from price? |
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06-30-2014, 03:49 AM
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They might have use the manufacture date vice the Model year.
Serial "0205" was definitely build in 1976.
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06-30-2014, 03:58 AM
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9117300205 is a NOT a carrera
but decodes as a 1977 911 2.7 coupe euro |
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06-30-2014, 04:47 AM
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Got to love today's descriptions.... Decribed as a Euro spec C3 carrera..... Can't be a 3C spec w/ a 3.2.....
Another favorite is a RS spec motor with carbs.....Can't be RS spec w/ carbs!
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06-30-2014, 05:32 AM
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As the Pasta man says its not a Euro C3 any longer, just a non galvanized MY car with a 3.2.
There can be a danger of too much research, I think your goal of a Euro SC was a lot easier, and had potentially less pitfalls than finding a C3. The Carrera 3.0's are red hot right now and trading above the SC and Carreras. Good examples are hard to find and remember a lot are pre galvanized. A 74 is a great car if you can find one not needing extensive rust repair, but will be a lot more $ than the 30k you had set aside for that Euro SC you wanted. To me the white car that sounded like a winner. Have you tried re approaching the seller, maybe the nephew lost interest
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06-30-2014, 06:15 AM
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Rivard Compétition - Performance, exotic and race car workshop
I think I've seen this car on Ebay, but gives you a good idea of what you are likely to spend.
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SWB 2.2 lightweight. Runs and drives but can always be improved. |
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06-30-2014, 06:18 AM
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That blue car from Rivard is not a 3.0 liter.
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06-30-2014, 07:16 AM
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Both cars are not C3! I will be restoring a '77 C3 once I finish my '77 911s. Can't wait!
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06-30-2014, 08:32 AM
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06-30-2014, 08:37 AM
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Correct, all but the very limited RSR were 2.7l in '74. But the header of the Rivard listing says 3.0l even though the details below state 2.7.
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06-30-2014, 09:18 AM
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Das Babe
Das Babe Metalberiech
