Early car search……
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Early car search……
Hello all,
I thought I would put some feelers out to see if anyone can help with my search……..
Having just sold my 2.2E, I am on the lookout for something a tad fruiter as my next car.
I loved the E but now I want something better set up for fast road use, perhaps the odd track day, but something comfortable enough that I can use with the better half for a euro trip……
I am relatively open minded - the boxes that I would like to ideally tick are -
Preference is MFI
Early car
Good solid shell
Ideally non sunroof
RHD preferred
Open minded on colour
A few cars have sold at auction recently which would have fit the bill nicely but I wasn’t really comfortable buying at auction, one particular SWB car that ended up on Paul Stephens forecourt ticked a lot of the boxes.
All of the above for around £90k - so should be dead easy!
If anyone has any suggestions please feel free to reach out - perhaps a long shot but I can dream……
Thanks for reading.
Simon
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I thought I would put some feelers out to see if anyone can help with my search……..
Having just sold my 2.2E, I am on the lookout for something a tad fruiter as my next car.
I loved the E but now I want something better set up for fast road use, perhaps the odd track day, but something comfortable enough that I can use with the better half for a euro trip……
I am relatively open minded - the boxes that I would like to ideally tick are -
Preference is MFI
Early car
Good solid shell
Ideally non sunroof
RHD preferred
Open minded on colour
A few cars have sold at auction recently which would have fit the bill nicely but I wasn’t really comfortable buying at auction, one particular SWB car that ended up on Paul Stephens forecourt ticked a lot of the boxes.
All of the above for around £90k - so should be dead easy!
If anyone has any suggestions please feel free to reach out - perhaps a long shot but I can dream……
Thanks for reading.
Simon
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Re: Early car search……
This has great provenance, including with a well-known DDK member... Came from Don Ahearn in the US. OK, it's LHD but everyone knows that's better on an early car anyway. Great base for a build, or enjoy as is...
https://www.williamscrawford.co.uk/show ... oupe-1972/
https://www.williamscrawford.co.uk/show ... oupe-1972/
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Re: Early car search……
It’s an interesting tach on that car Keith. There is obviously a story to discover about the engine. The seats are nice but for that money I’d want the originals.
Not a bad looking car but it’s been around for a long time at WC and I’m intrigued to understand why. I see the price has been dropped a little too.
Regards
Mike
Not a bad looking car but it’s been around for a long time at WC and I’m intrigued to understand why. I see the price has been dropped a little too.
Regards
Mike
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73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
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Re: Early car search……
Thanks for the suggestion Keith - my thoughts echo Mike’s though WC do seem to offer some interesting cars, so I have been keeping a close eye on their site.
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Re: Early car search……
I guess you’re aware of Graham’s car?
http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=71080
LHD but well within budget.
http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=71080
LHD but well within budget.
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Re: Early car search……
It had the original 'T' tacho in it when I sold it to BB at the end of 2006:
I don't know whether Brian had any work carried out on the engine - I don't think so though.
I've also been surprised that it hasn't sold (especially after removing the black bonnets stripes that Brian added) - it was a good car (certainly back when I had it).
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Re: Early car search……
Because the number stamp doesn’t look original, you mean?
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Re: Early car search……
No Sam, I only got as far as the tach. Andy has confirmed above that it’s been changed along the way for some reason.
The engine number stamp seems to be compromised by a shadow. I’d need a better pic to be sure. The numbers look to be the correct font and is that a faint star I see at the far end ? Can’t be 100% sure from that one pic.
Regards
Mike
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73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
https://www.mybespokeroom.com/
73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
https://www.mybespokeroom.com/
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Re: Early car search……
Evening all,
I thought I’d update my last post and send a reminder out, after two unsuccessful attempts at buying my next early 911 - I’m still looking!
The main focus remains the same, a car ideal for fast road use and the odd euro tour I’d rather buy something that’s done with a good, sound body/chassis.
- I’ve decided to increase my budget and the range is now between £90k - £115k, in hope that opens up a few more options
- Still looking for an early, pre impact coupe
- Would consider a hot rod/RS or ST replica
- Would also contemplate a SWB car too if it had a Sports Purpose feel (bid ask I know)
- Open to either LHD or RHD and open on colour.
- If anyone knows of a car that’s coming up please feel free to share my number 07904 452210 or make an introduction - I’d prefer to buy privately if possible, but that’s not essential.
Many thanks for taking the time to read the update.
Best,
Simon
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I thought I’d update my last post and send a reminder out, after two unsuccessful attempts at buying my next early 911 - I’m still looking!
The main focus remains the same, a car ideal for fast road use and the odd euro tour I’d rather buy something that’s done with a good, sound body/chassis.
- I’ve decided to increase my budget and the range is now between £90k - £115k, in hope that opens up a few more options
- Still looking for an early, pre impact coupe
- Would consider a hot rod/RS or ST replica
- Would also contemplate a SWB car too if it had a Sports Purpose feel (bid ask I know)
- Open to either LHD or RHD and open on colour.
- If anyone knows of a car that’s coming up please feel free to share my number 07904 452210 or make an introduction - I’d prefer to buy privately if possible, but that’s not essential.
Many thanks for taking the time to read the update.
Best,
Simon
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Re: Early car search……
Hi Simon
I may just have the car for you - if you'd like to PM me with contact details I'll get hold of you/send more detail?
Regards
I may just have the car for you - if you'd like to PM me with contact details I'll get hold of you/send more detail?
Regards
Magnus
1972 3.2 RS lightweight. Still a bit scary...
1987 3.2 Carrera. Sold..
1972 Alfa 1750 GTV. Sold...
1971 911E in Silver. So lovely, sold..
1971 911S. sold....
1972 BMW CSL. Stupidly sold...
1968 Land Rover SIIa SWB..rusted in half...
1972 3.2 RS lightweight. Still a bit scary...
1987 3.2 Carrera. Sold..
1972 Alfa 1750 GTV. Sold...
1971 911E in Silver. So lovely, sold..
1971 911S. sold....
1972 BMW CSL. Stupidly sold...
1968 Land Rover SIIa SWB..rusted in half...
Re: Early car search……
http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=71348 I know this is a well sorted car and has been maintained to highest order. Seller is a great guy and easy to work with if a deal could be struck.