Looking for an E coast restorer

[Pascal]

Hi all,
More advice sought.
I am thinking of having my 71 911 E Targa restored and was looking for recommendations of someone on the East Coast that you would be happy with doing your own car.

Currently it is a tired, fun driver, with a strong, smokey T engine, miss matched interior, cracked dash, and paint that looks good but would benefit from attention.

I am of two minds;

1) A complete stem to stern total mechanical rebuild of all systems, including some modest performance upgrades . I would then take care of the interior cosmetics, seats, targa top rebuild, etc., and drive it that way until I decided to do some paint work.

2) A total restoration, also with performance mods

I am not after a show car, it's for driving, but that said, I would be very happy with an almost new 71 911.

I guess that there is a third option, Porsche themselves via their Classic Center. That I imagine would be very costly, does anyone have experience with that ?

I thank you all and look forward to you answers.


Pascal

[Pascal]

Here are a couple photos to show its current state.


With its sister

[sugarwood]

Search for feedback on this place. Pretty sure they are considered tops.
Specializing in Porsche, Audi, VW, BMW and Mercedes with our Body Shop, Race, Restoration & Mechanical Services - Automobile Associates

[sugarwood]

This too.
Dan Jacobs.
Daniel Jacobs LLC 06478

[ROW911SC]

For paint/body I would speak to Pino Anguilli at Milan Auto Painters 973-778-3400 (well known in northern NJ PCA circles)

and Rennwerke Porsche Technicians in Elmsford, NY for mechanicals.

[Matt Monson]

Auto Associates Scott and his staff do great work.

[Macroni]

Rick Cabell, Vermont.

[faapgar]

Mark Cramer in Upper Black Eddy,Pa.1 hour from NYC.40 years experience.He just fini shed a 76 3.0 Carrera Targa in Ice Green Metallic for me & has started on a second 76 3.0 Targa in the same color.Has done 962,956 etc.Superlative paintwork & reasonable rates.Remarc Restorations 908-872-0757 send me a email to carolapgar@hotmail.com and I will send you a photo of what he just finished for me.Fred

[Robert Adams]

I'll be the 2nd to whole hardily recommend Pino Anguilli at Milan Auto Painters 973-778-3400. He's into the details... I mean all of them... and loves 911s. Youthfull, but paid a lot of attention to his Dad's mentoringing growing up.
Besides being one of the best, he's also about as down to earth as a guy can be.
Definitely get in touch with him. He's not great at returning calls, but makes up for it in the work he does. His sister is pretty good at getting back to folks.

[Rick Brooklyn]

Originally Posted by matt monson

auto associates scott and his staff do great work.

+1

[Pascal]

Thanks for all your answers
I will start looking into them all when I get some time.

Pascal

[TV74911S]

Try these folks up in my neck of the woods:
- Autosport Engineering, Stow MA (Porsche service repair Auto Sport Engineering - Stow, MA) - phone 1-800-356-914-6. Talk with Mark Cummings (his dad Len has been a frequent poster here, known for manufacturing fuel and brake lines.) They've been servicing and rebuilding Porsches for nearly 45 years.

- Exotech Po(wer, Plaistow NH (http://exotechpower.com/5601.html) - phone 603 382 3599, resealed the engine in my '74 911s. Mark is well known in the local Porsche community for his engine rebuilds. He's a great guy as well

- Series900, Sunapee, NH (603) 748-0787. damon [at] series900 [dot] com, restoration services w/Celette bench. Well known throughout the region for his work and another great guy. Can't recommend him highly enough.