1977 924 Porsche Martini & Rossi Edition

[josborn10]

I have no affiliation with this rig or ad but it seems somewhat interesting. It is worth looking into?

1977 Porsche Martini & Rossi Edition

1977 Porsche Martini & Rossi Edition - $999 (Pine Co.)

1977 Porsche with the M&R trim package. Car is complete but does not run. Needs engine overhaul work. Dash is cracked . Body is straight . Also a set of aluminum wheels. Clear title. Cash only NO TRADES. will consider a good offer for cash only.

[Eric 951]

Certainly worth checking out. My first Porsche was a 79 924, and I have always loved these cars, with the Martini being my favorite.
The interior doesn't appear trashed from the single posted pic and the body looks relatively clean. I would at least check it out, see why it is non-op and shoot him an offer. If the car is too much hassle and the Martini-specific trim bits are in good shape, you could always part it.

[LEAKYSEALS951]

Thanks for posting this. What trip down memory lane! I had the same car in late college/grad school. At that point in my life after a bunch of 911's with no floorboards, I just wanted something watertight with a defroster. This sort of fit the bill. The defroster worked. Watertight? NOPE! Mine had a burnt ring on one of the cylinders. My dad honed it with some sandpaper, dropped in some new pistons (without ever dropping the engine or taking even one engine measurement), even used the same headgasket, and it didn't burn one once of oil ever.
That audi engine was the bomb. however.... That four speed wasn't inspiring, nor were the drum brakes in the back, nor was the rust through the battery pan into the passenger floorboard. I think he paid about $900 back then too. It amazed me even 20+ years ago how well that blue piping held up. Looks 20 years later to be invinceable. The good news is that with those skinny tires, it steers better than a non power assisted 944. Good gas mileage too.
I saw a similar one for sale recently for about the same price. It's only saving grace in terms of 924/944/951 PIA maintenance is that unlike the 944/951, you never had to work on it. .. well, the alternator fell out one day, and I had to change the waterpump, but it never left me stranded.
I do remember 20 years ago wondering about the martini/rossi stripes. What was the protocol? Even then they were faded and rust was popping underneath. What is their value? What does one do? I remember being ashamed of them in a way... for how was this car different than a typical 924? A badge, some stripes? Although I was embarrased by it 20 years ago (not the car's fault, I'm just not a flashy person...), I do wonder how those things affect value today, and deep down inside, I hope the martini/rossi original stripes gain value over repainter samples, but only time will tell.- maybe it did tell... $900 bucks... but it does hold a soft spot in my heart now.
I do wonder about the tunnel bearings in the driveline though. I wondered it 20 years ago and wonder it today... How long do they last?!?!?
Would I want another? Nope, but thanks again posting this!
Ron

[Jrboulder]

I think I'd pass on that one. It's been on and off CL for as long as I can remember.

I bought an M&R with 50k miles on it for $1200 a few years ago. I almost miss it. No, actually I don't miss it.

[Nick Triesch]

I owned that special edition 25 years ago. Probably one of the biggest dogs I have ever owned. I remember years ago My Wife was in her 67 Bug and I was in the 924 and we were going up a steep grade from I 8 going up I 805 in San Diego. My Wife came up next to me and smiled and sailed right past me! There was nothing I could do. Just gutless. Sold it. Also, the dash in those cars would self destruct. No kidding.

[HugoBear]

Its funny, I am seeing a lot of ads for 914's and 924's that are very high priced, hoping to take advantage of the strong 911 market. To me, these cars are a different planet than 911's. That thing is a piece of junk but if you had time, you could probably make some money parting it out. By it's generation standards, it was a dog and is even worse by today's standards.

[Jrboulder]

Originally Posted by HugoBear

That thing is a piece of junk but if you had time, you could probably make some money parting it out.

I seriously doubt that

924 parts are worth little more than scrap value

[HugoBear]

I wasn't talking a lot of money but maybe could get a little over 1k out of it….