'74-'77 vs '78-'86 911 Valuations

[JHG]

In looking at Hagerty valuations, I was surprised by the difference between 1974-1977 911S Coupes and 1978-1986 3.0/3.2 Coupes.

For instance:
1977 911S Coupe, Condition 2 – $32,000
1978 911SC Coupe, Condition 2 - $45,900 (same through 1983)
1984 911 Carrera Coupe, Condition 2 - $46,800 (same through 1986)

Other than the well-known 2.7 issues (which have likely been addressed on more and more of these cars that are on the road), are there any other significant factors that might contribute to this delta? And are folks seeing a difference of 35% or so (assuming similar condition cars) out there in the market?

[duisburg]

I feel that the 74-77 911s coupes will continue to catch the SC's. There were far fewer made and as you mentioned many of the issues with the 2.7 have been addressed by current owners.

[Matt Monson]

Take it with a grain of salt. I literally just got off the phone with a member who is selling a nice condition 3 74 targa to Europe today for more than Hagerty's coupe value you have listed above.

[Fubawu]

Looking on ebay, I have seen pricing all over the map. Some dealers are going for the big dollar
$45k-$55k for mid mileage 74-77 gems. These aren't selling for this price but it does seem to pull the market up a little.

I tend to agree With Duisburg on the value issue. The 2.7 is not the engine the 3.0 is but I don't think I would spend $10k-15k more for it. Plus the fact
the SC and Carrera were made by the dozen compared to the Mid years

[Patrick3000]

Originally Posted by JHG

In looking at Hagerty valuations, I was surprised by the difference between 1974-1977 911S Coupes and 1978-1986 3.0/3.2 Coupes.

For instance:
1977 911S Coupe, Condition 2 – $32,000
1978 911SC Coupe, Condition 2 - $45,900 (same through 1983)
1984 911 Carrera Coupe, Condition 2 - $46,800 (same through 1986)

Other than the well-known 2.7 issues (which have likely been addressed on more and more of these cars that are on the road), are there any other significant factors that might contribute to this delta? And are folks seeing a difference of 35% or so (assuming similar condition cars) out there in the market?

Hagerty is about six months behind the market with current values

Take a second to review the description for a number 2 car, its a very high standard

Just sold, last month, a very nice #3 77 Targa for a price close to what they have listed as a #2 Coupe.

[CountD]

You see far fewer midyear 911s for sale compared to anything else. It might be the fact that they blew up, they rusted (until 1976) or people didn't really care about them and parted them.

I have to laugh because it was only in 2012 that I got my '75 S Targa. Was advertised on Craigslist Los Angeles for $4900. He got a few calls but it wasn't hundreds of calls. He tried to sell it to his neighbor for $2600 and his neighbor passed on it. It had been under a tree for 16 years in Pomona - rebuilt engine, no rust. He got it running by pouring gas down the pop-off valve. Crazy how much the market changed.

I follow the midyear market now for fun and they should bring comparable money if they are clean. But so many are not clean. Many are beat. And there really aren't many around even in California.

[periodr3]

I am a hoarder of mid-year cars if you are looking to rid yourself of one and are on the east coast please contact me. My feeling is that they will be desirable at some point because as stated they were like unwanted stepchildren for so long they rusted, were parted out, not worth fixing yet they have some very cool lines. They will be valuable one day as the early cars are getting to valuable to drive.