A bridge between the 3.2 Carrera and what is considered to be the ultimate air-cooled 911 the 993. This particular variant was built between 1989 and 1994 and was rumored to be 85% new as compared to its predecessor. It was also the first 911 to be offered with a tiptronic gear box, and the first to have four wheel drive. Currently for sale at John Holland Yorkshire is what must be one of the only delivery mileage examples around.
It’s one of those things most people want to do – own a historic car, but they don’t want to live with the danger of haemorrhaging cash on restoration and garage bills. The answer? An early 911, of course – the toughest and most useable of classics. I had one, a 1972 2.4S to be specific, and not only did the experience thrill (every outing seemed to be such an occasion), running and maintenance costs only ran into around £2k per year. Not exactly new-car cheap on the up-keep front, but by the time I had invested £6k on the car, bringing back some of its ailing bits and bobs (brakes, electrics, fuel injection tuning) it had more than doubled in value. Okay, so I got lucky finding a ‘matching numbers’ (engine and gearbox serials) ‘S’ model sourced via Holland, but the truth is, if you know these early cars, there is not a massive difference between an early ‘70s ‘S’ and the much cheaper ‘E’ model. Depending on precise history details about up-keep: restoration of engine, mechanical fuel injection and brakes, the 25HP performance difference can be negligible. What’s more, if you can find a nice 1971 car (and not later), you’ll benefit from a better weight distribution of having the massive oil tank located inside the wheelbase. With 1971 – 1973 911 S prices being sky-high at £40k min for a good one, a twenty thou’ 911 E (like this nice RHD ’70 2.2 model for sale at Brooklands) should make for a great investment, guaranteed to rise in value as they become more and more scarce.
Without looking too Porsche-centric, this 3.2 carrera coupe sent over by fellow tire kicker James McB in what looks like slate grey is great value. 60,000 miles for a car of this age and pedigree is nothing. Without the 80’s barbeque kit, the car has the classic 911 coupe shape.
Supplied originally to Lord Hesketh, the owner of Hesketh Grand-Prix, this car was given to James Hunt as his daily driver for the ’74 and ’75 season. It is now at Autofarm where it is undergoing a strip down and re-spray. Has covered 30,000 miles from new.
Nick Whale sports cars direct are looking for £365,000.
So, first up. sloancars.com have a showroom condition 1981 911 SC. One owner from new. A car with a history such as this from this era is a very rare find. All original stickers and keys.
First post. Right. So basically i shall start with a statement of intent. This blog hopes to highlight the most interesting sports cars and classics available on the world wide market for both the enthusiast to enjoy vicariously, and for the discerning buyer to consider adding to their collection. Interest and history will be the defining criteria, not simply an eye-watering asking price.
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