Wanted: pre 1972 Porsche 911 T Coupe Restoration

[chanjam]

Hi - Apologies in advance if this is the wrong place (I don't know where to post this). I'm looking for a pre 1972 Porsche 911 T Coupe in any condition.

[Technomad]

Join the queue more helpfully, head over to DDK and sign up on the forums there: http://www.ddk-online.com

[chanjam]

I imported one from california over 10yrs ago, refurbed it and stupidly sold it for nothing!!

[sng45]

chanjam said:

Hi - Apologies in advance if this is the wrong place (I don't know where to post this). I'm looking for a pre 1972 Porsche 911 T Coupe in any condition.

If you want an absolutely perfectly restored 911 T - I have one I'm looking to ( potentially ) sell. It's been in restoration with a Specialist for the last year. Back to bare metal, finished in Slate Grey with new De'ser houndstooth check seats ( as per the Steve McQueen "Le Mans" car ! ) 2.4 engine which has been stripped and completely rebuilt as has the 915 gearbox. It'll be finished in about a month.

Selling as during the course of the time it's been in restoration I've managed to buy myself another 911, a new 981 Boxster , an Integrale EVO 2, an RS4 and a Fiat Abarth 595( to go with the other cars I already have !)- as I really can't help myself !

Drop me a line if it's of interest to you

Edited by sng45 on Wednesday 19th February 23:14

[shoestring7]

chanjam said:

Hi - Apologies in advance if this is the wrong place (I don't know where to post this). I'm looking for a pre 1972 Porsche 911 T Coupe in any condition.

Do you mean 1971 and earlier (which means a 2.2l engine) or pre-74MY (when the impact bumper cars arrived)? If I were you I'd toddle down to WH Smiths, buy a copy of Classic Porsche magazine and call all the specialists advertising there. Many are still sourcing cars from the US, which is probably your best bet.

Also keep an eye on the DDK forum http://www.ddk-online.com where cars will be advertised from time to time.

You'll need deep pockets; decent 911Ts are now £30k cars in good order, and 'projects' have followed them up in value. Professional restoration costs are also high, easily £10k for body and paint, £8k for an engine rebuild, £2k for a gearbox refresh, and any missing parts are expensive too. On the up-side, they were mostly built by hand so a fumbling amateur can handle a lot of the work themselves (ask me how I know).

SS7

[rubystone]

shoestring7 said:

On the up-side, they were mostly built by hand so a fumbling amateur can handle a lot of the work themselves (ask me how I know).

SS7

Absolutely. That's exactly what I did when I restored my 2.4E in 1989. Only bolts that needed 'help' were those on the exhaust.

[charge]

I think PRServices in Billericay have a 1970 car for sale.

[charge]

Yes, just found it. 1970 T in red.
Up for £9k, so will peobably need a fair bit of work, but its worth a look?


http://www.prs356.com/blogs/classics-for-sale/1177...

[chanjam]

Apologies for late reply all. Thanks for all the info!

[chanjam]

[quote=shoestring7]

Do you mean 1971 and earlier (which means a 2.2l engine) or pre-74MY (when the impact bumper cars arrived)? If I were you I'd toddle down to WH Smiths, buy a copy of Classic Porsche magazine and call all the specialists advertising there. Many are still sourcing cars from the US, which is probably your best bet.

Also keep an eye on the DDK forum http://www.ddk-online.com where cars will be advertised from time to time.

You'll need deep pockets; decent 911Ts are now £30k cars in good order, and 'projects' have followed them up in value. Professional restoration costs are also high, easily £10k for body and paint, £8k for an engine rebuild, £2k for a gearbox refresh, and any missing parts are expensive too. On the up-side, they were mostly built by hand so a fumbling amateur can handle a lot of the work themselves (ask me how I know).

1971 and earlier! I checked on ddk already and not much on there at the moment. Have you rebuilt on yourself? Is it do-able by a non mechanic?

[chanjam]

charge said:

Yes, just found it. 1970 T in red.
Up for £9k, so will peobably need a fair bit of work, but its worth a look?


http://www.prs356.com/blogs/classics-for-sale/1177...

it seems to have an auto gearbox?? doesn't say if the engine is in good condition though

[charge]

It does say, it comes with a correct 5 speed gearbox, but the ENGINE was from a sportmatic, which would have had a torque converter fitted, hence the lack of flywheel.

I suppose you were after a silver one too? Red is just soooo '80's no?

Oh well, keep looking!

[chanjam]

charge said:

It does say, it comes with a correct 5 speed gearbox, but the ENGINE was from a sportmatic, which would have had a torque converter fitted, hence the lack of flywheel.

I suppose you were after a silver one too? Red is just soooo '80's no?


Oh well, keep looking!

Sorry yes I didn't read that properly! Not after a silver one this time - already had one! Not too bothered about the colour this time as I want to make it solid black!

[charge]

Well give it a look.
If the car is as rust free as advertised, it looks a good start for a project.
You can blow £20-30k on salvaging a rot box on metalwok alone, and a least you can see what your buying, not shiny st with a silly price tag?

Good luck!

[shoestring7]

chanjam said:

shoestring7 said:

Do you mean 1971 and earlier (which means a 2.2l engine) or pre-74MY (when the impact bumper cars arrived)? If I were you I'd toddle down to WH Smiths, buy a copy of Classic Porsche magazine and call all the specialists advertising there. Many are still sourcing cars from the US, which is probably your best bet.

Also keep an eye on the DDK forum http://www.ddk-online.com where cars will be advertised from time to time.

You'll need deep pockets; decent 911Ts are now £30k cars in good order, and 'projects' have followed them up in value. Professional restoration costs are also high, easily £10k for body and paint, £8k for an engine rebuild, £2k for a gearbox refresh, and any missing parts are expensive too. On the up-side, they were mostly built by hand so a fumbling amateur can handle a lot of the work themselves (ask me how I know).

1971 and earlier! I checked on ddk already and not much on there at the moment. Have you rebuilt on yourself? Is it do-able by a non mechanic?

Well I've known 911s beautifully restored by non-mechanics, but you clearly need some aptitude, decent facilities and a lot of enthusiasm - particularly if you want a good result. Learning skills on a valuable old 911 probably isn't a great idea.

I stripped my car down to the shell and I'm re-assembling it at the moment. However I have used specialists for blast cleaning, paint, gearbox rebuild and some trim work. I'm no great technician but I've maintained cars in the past and built three Sevens.

SS7

[Gravesey]

Hi, I've got a 1970 911 T Coupe manual, LHD California car, Silver with Black, 14" Fuchs, think its matching numbers but waiting for a coa, I imported it last year, vat paid with papers, but not uk regd

I'm currently restoring a 69 T and an 81 930, so don't have time to do anything with this one for a while

Its a complete car, though will need a full restoration, the floors look good, will need outer sills, may need inners but they look ok to me, some wing repairs, will need front suspension pan, fuel tank support, front panel, battery boxes, engine lid(rusty)and rear valance (damaged),fuel tank, engine turns easy

Has door pockets etc, dash is cracked, interior is complete , will make a nice car

Please contact me if interested

Thanks
David

[roygarth]

sng45 said:

Selling as during the course of the time it's been in restoration I've managed to buy myself another 911, a new 981 Boxster , an Integrale EVO 2, an RS4 and a Fiat Abarth 595( to go with the other cars I already have !)- as I really can't help myself !

LOL! I know the feeling

[chanjam]

sng45 said:

If you want an absolutely perfectly restored 911 T - I have one I'm looking to ( potentially ) sell. It's been in restoration with a Specialist for the last year. Back to bare metal, finished in Slate Grey with new De'ser houndstooth check seats ( as per the Steve McQueen "Le Mans" car ! ) 2.4 engine which has been stripped and completely rebuilt as has the 915 gearbox. It'll be finished in about a month.

Selling as during the course of the time it's been in restoration I've managed to buy myself another 911, a new 981 Boxster , an Integrale EVO 2, an RS4 and a Fiat Abarth 595( to go with the other cars I already have !)- as I really can't help myself !

Drop me a line if it's of interest to you

Edited by sng45 on Wednesday 19th February 23:14

Thanks but I've managed to find a '73 2.4L that only mechanical work! Good luck with your restoration!!! Would love to see some photos!

[chanjam]

Gravesey said:

Hi, I've got a 1970 911 T Coupe manual, LHD California car, Silver with Black, 14" Fuchs, think its matching numbers but waiting for a coa, I imported it last year, vat paid with papers, but not uk regd

I'm currently restoring a 69 T and an 81 930, so don't have time to do anything with this one for a while

Its a complete car, though will need a full restoration, the floors look good, will need outer sills, may need inners but they look ok to me, some wing repairs, will need front suspension pan, fuel tank support, front panel, battery boxes, engine lid(rusty)and rear valance (damaged),fuel tank, engine turns easy

Has door pockets etc, dash is cracked, interior is complete , will make a nice car

Please contact me if interested

Thanks
David

Hi David - thanks for your reply - I've managed to find a rhd '73 2.4L so am not looking anymore! Good luck!

[sng45]

roygarth said:

sng45 said:

Selling as during the course of the time it's been in restoration I've managed to buy myself another 911, a new 981 Boxster , an Integrale EVO 2, an RS4 and a Fiat Abarth 595( to go with the other cars I already have !)- as I really can't help myself !

LOL! I know the feeling

And as of the last two weeks - I also managed to buy a Peugeot 205 Gti 1.9 and a Ferrari 328 GTS as well - I think I'm on a roll !!!!