Originally Posted by kwyjibo (Post 8678317)

My car hasn't been for sale for almost 10 years. You might remember my user name because I asked if yours had anything to do with a bike at the Isle of Man TT.

Regarding your chassis, have you contacted Mario at VSR in Bow, NH? His shop is responsible for many nice restorations and track preps.

Regarding your current search, as long as it isn't among a long list of problems I wouldn't let 150k miles dissuade me if it was well taken care of (with documentation).

Originally Posted by COLB (Post 8676208)

All things being equal, I think these are some of the best years for "upside":

1989 -- last of the Carreras. Few were made, and they don't current require much of a premium over 87 or 88.
1986 -- Better seats & seating position than 84-85. If the 915 is in good shape, many enthusiasts prefer it; they are lighter than the G50 cars. Some think this was the best year of the Carrera.
1983 -- last of the SCs. The Cabriolets especially; they were one year models (if you like open cars.)
1974 -- Last pre-smog year. S models especially. Light, narrow hips like early cars, and faster than anything until 1984.

Lots of opinions on those -- most more informed than mine.

Originally Posted by techweenie (Post 8680921)

Hmmmm. from your 'handle' can I assume you're in the electric motorcycle business?

Originally Posted by brammo (Post 8680959)

Yes, true, sort of :). We actually sold the electric motorcycle program to Polaris/Victory, but we do all the technology for powertrain for them. We also build powertrains for almost anything that moves. UTV, small vehicles, ag, marine, aviation - motorsports...

Originally Posted by Reddy Kilowatt (Post 8681232)

No affiliation. 1983 Porsche 911 SC

Originally Posted by techweenie (Post 8681242)

Yeah, that Motormeister provenance is a real plus.

:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Matt Monson (Post 8681260)

There's a '69 912 that popped up on Samba this morning for under $25k that is worth considering. The seller is even well known around here as a straight shooter...

Originally Posted by Matt Monson (Post 8681260)

There's a '69 912 that popped up on Samba this morning for under $25k that is worth considering. The seller is even well known around here as a straight shooter...

Originally Posted by techweenie (Post 8681284)

Originally Posted by techweenie (Post 8680965)

Very cool.

As stated, $25K will get you an SC Targa with a few 'challenges.' That's probably the sweet spot for your budget. However, if you have resources to do drivetrain or body or interior work, you can potentially get a coupe - SC or Carrera.

Originally Posted by brammo (Post 8681695)

I have found a 79 targa with 120k miles 2 owner and it is 25k. I am trying to figure out the best way to post photos, which I will do in a moment but I would love your guys opinion. If I get the driver solved I can settle down and be more patient on the other cars. :)

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B04FFZ3IfJC_bGJaYTU1V2JJcms&usp=dri ve_web&ddrp=1#

See if you can get to those photos.

Thoughts?

Originally Posted by Westy (Post 8676574)

Agreed. Now if someone wants to give me $250K, I would buy a GT40. I'd drive it every chance I had. With the money left over I'd buy,,,um,,,,well,,,,,a Happy Meal!

Originally Posted by SpyderMike (Post 8681818)

Actually, you can get a Superformance GT40 for about $125k and then a nice early 1970s long hood with the rest. Oh, Brammo, if you want to check out one of the GT40s let me know. I am outside of J-Ville.

Originally Posted by bobbyp (Post 8681782)

Are you getting the service history with it?
Current owner seem knowledgeable?

Looks like a fresh a/c compressor.