When is a Carrera not a Carrera ?

[nicctric12]

Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe | eBay

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 ?

[Jrboulder]

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?

[JJ 911SC]

They might have use the manufacture date vice the Model year.

Serial "0205" was definitely build in 1976.

[dporsche74]

9117300205 is a NOT a carrera

but decodes as a 1977 911 2.7 coupe euro

[Macroni]

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!

[msort81]

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

[msort81]

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.

[Matt Monson]

That blue car from Rivard is not a 3.0 liter.

[77Targa0912]

Both cars are not C3! I will be restoring a '77 C3 once I finish my '77 911s. Can't wait!

[msort81]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

That blue car from Rivard is not a 3.0 liter.

The OP was talking about wanting a 74 Carrera. I might be wrong but AFAIK all 74 Carreras were 2.7 cars

[Matt Monson]

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.