A rusty one for Barry?

TheEasyLife · Post by **TheEasyLife** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 5:10 pm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Porsche-911-2-4-C ... 1e59d7a74a

It certainly looks rusty enough. I don't think I've ever seen an early 911 in this colour in the flesh before either.

James

Gary71 · Post by **Gary71** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 7:15 pm

Should keep him busy! Be interesting to see what it goes for as it looks like it needs everything

Barry · Post by **Barry** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 7:27 pm

Yes, the reality is that it's probably at least as bad as the 2.2S pictured on this thread:

http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=27582

But, like the 'S', it's obviously got a story, and is just the sort of thing I'd like to do for myself.

One thing's for sure though, you'd need exceptionally deep pockets for this one, and even DIY'ing it would be tight on the figures.

Nice though: I like it. Thanks for the head's up Jame's

.

mycar · Post by **mycar** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 7:32 pm

Royal Purple is a bit of a treat, possibly superceding my favorite colour of all time... aubergine.

Anybody else got a Royal Purple car ?

Mike,

miles5 · Post by **miles5** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 7:33 pm

I think I recognise this car.

Way back when, Max (Revival Cars) had it I believe and I very nearly bought it off him. As I recall it was completly shot - all the classic rust spots were there in all their glory - even the roof rusted thru!!

I ended up buying a targa resto project which sat in the garage for 6 months and then ebayed that and got the gorgeous Blut Orange 912 that has passed through DDK on several occasions!!

I do love the purple though!!

210bhp · Post by **210bhp** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:55 pm

mycar wrote:.

Anybody else got a Royal Purple car ?

Mike,

Mike

Nick had this car which was eventually restored by Alan but colour changed to gemini blue. Once owned by JB on here. Pity it wasn't kept in it's original colour. Was for sale on ebay not long after completion.

http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=10983

There was a Royal purple RS close to final days of production which Andy knows about. Think it was repainted white/blue.........shame.

Regards
Mike

Lightweight_911 · Post by **Lightweight_911** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:28 pm

Yes, RS chassis no 1576 was an original UK-supplied car in Lilac which was ordered with the 'ducktail delete' option so came with this aluminium engine lid:

Timo · Post by **Timo** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:09 pm

Very nice

I love Roman Purple too, definately one of the best 'period' colours. An RS with ducktail delete sounds awesome, shame it was repainted the same as all the others

Mitch · Post by **Mitch** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:56 pm

Lightweight_911 wrote:Yes, RS chassis no 1576 was an original UK-supplied car in Lilac which was ordered with the 'ducktail delete' option so came with this aluminium engine lid:

Andy, O/T for this thread but that lid has the same plastic RS lettering that mine has... I always understood that this was originally planned for the RS but never used. The previous owner of my car bought it when it was 2yrs old and it was on the ducktail then, so guesses it came out of the factory like that. Mine is an early car so maybe they did use them on a few production cars and options like yours...any thoughts?

Nigel

Lightweight_911 · Post by **Lightweight_911** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 2:34 pm

Nigel - the explanation that I heard (that seems plausible) was that it was used when a Touring model was ordered/supplied without decals.

Incidentally, I never owned #1576 - I just aquired the engine lid after the 2nd owner fitted a ducktail (very early on in the car's life) & stored the original aluminium lid on top of his wardrobe for the next 23 years !!

TheEasyLife · Post by **TheEasyLife** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:32 pm

Well, the car was sold to someone who made their first bid on it in the last 30 seconds. But they bid £4557.57 for it.

Lets hope it gets the restoration it deserves.

It wasn't anyone on here was it?

James

Alan @ CanfordClassics · Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:43 pm

Not me, but I have seen the car in person just a few days ago. The owner (then) is a great chap and very sad to see it go. Hopefully it will be restored to it's former glory.

Alan

Gary71 · Post by **Gary71** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:45 pm

TheEasyLife wrote:Well, the car was sold to someone who made their first bid on it in the last 30 seconds. But they bid £4557.57 for it.

Lets hope it gets the restoration it deserves.

It wasn't anyone on here was it?

James

Blimey.

That's only £500 less than I paid for my complete running taxed and ticketed '72T 6 years ago. Guess it shows how much the market for pre impact 911s has soared in recent years.

Barry · Post by **Barry** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:00 pm

Perhaps I've owned my last one

.

Gary71 · Post by **Gary71** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:06 pm

To be honest Barry seeing as you are currently restoring this:

Alan.UK wrote:

Then you may as well build a shell for yourself from stratch, it's got to be easier!