[Spridgets] Guy at Gas Station - Deal on a 911?

[Bud Osbourne]

Kirk,
The cam chain tensioners were somewhat problematic on all 911s up until, 
well, I forget but it was on the 911SC (I think) that they finally arrived 
at a solution.  The main problem with the 2.7 was the head studs pulling out 
of the crankcase, along with a few other issues related to emission control. 
However, most of the 2.7s still running around have had all of the "issues" 
addressed and can be very good engines.  The '74 thru '77 911 (which are the 
ones using the 2.7) are the least desirable of the series, although they can 
still be very good cars.  But, they are the least expensive 911 to purchase, 
right now and can be had in really good shape for under $12K.  I very nearly 
bought a '77 911S for $10K two years ago (wish I had gone through with 
it.....the car is now in Spain).  The engine had been fully rebuilt with all 
of the upgrades and the car was really a strong runner.  It would have 
needed new front fenders, however, as there were some paint bubbles starting 
to show through the original, black paint.  The '74 thru '77 911s did not 
have the fully galvanized body panels and they can develop some rust 
problems as a result.
$7K is a real good price to pay for a 911 of that vintage, provided it is in 
good condition.  Sounds like the guy just found a "motivated" seller and got 
himself a nice car.
Bud Osbourne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kirk Hargreaves" <khargreaves2 at gmail.com>
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 5:55 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] Guy at Gas Station - Deal on a 911?


> I ran into a guy at a gas station today with a super clean Porsche.  .
> rebuilt engine with all the receipts. .  he paid 7k for the car.
>
> I would have jumped at a deal like that.  Sounds like be bought it for 
> much
> less than the 20k I typically see these cars selling for?
>
> Porsche 911 Carrera Targa (even though the Targa part is a bit of a turn 
> off
> for me.  . yet original red paint in like new condition. . the car had 
> been
> stored for a number of years).
>
> When he pulled out the engine sounded tight.  I don't recall the year. . 
> but
> it has the 2.7 . . .
>
> I told him to Google for info on the 2.7 as I believe that they had cam
> tensioner problems that need to be addressed?
>
> Kirk