What next ?? ...

[inaglasshouse]

It's a yes from me! Looking forward to it.

[Lightweight_911]

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Unfortunately it's not heading in the direction people are expecting ...

Realistically, I'd realised that I would need to sell another of my cars before I could afford a decent 356 with enough money left over to make the desired modifications - so plans would have to be put on hold for the time being.

Then something unexpected happened …

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[BILLY BEAN]

Andy; you big tease!

[Lightweight_911]

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- just trying to create a bit more 'traffic' on the forum ...

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[DustyM]

And, and…..

Looking forward to this.


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[Bootsy]

I’m keeping tight lipped

[stretch]

This is like a potential Netflix sensation in the making.

[DustyM]

I’m keeping tight lipped

Hang on, does that mean you know something we don’t!


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[Lightweight_911]

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OK, I won't drag this out any further ...

So my 356 plans were on hold for the time being - but I was still keeping an eye out for any parts for my future project.

However, I logged on to DDK as usual one morning & noticed an interesting-sounding 911 which had just been posted in the classifieds. I hadn't been looking at – or planning to buy – another early 911 having previously owned a fair number of models in various guises over the years but made contact anyway with a view to at least going to look at the car.

Well, to cut a long story short , I ended up buying the car !

So, what had I bought ?

It's a 1971 LHD 2.2T imported from the US in 2003 & which had been with its (DDK) owner for the past 18 years. It had been repainted in its original colour of Burgundy back in 2006/7 but a few years later had started to develop micro-blistering which, in turn, had led to the owner becoming disillusioned resulting in the car getting used less & less …

Initial observations were that it seemed a straight/honest car which had obviously been quite heavily-optioned from new with:

- sunroof
- appearance group (alloy sill trims, leather steering wheel, velour carpet, S gauges,
gold 'Porsche' lettering on the engine lid & S bumper trim)
- radio & aerial

(original build specification was confirmed by Porsche).

Here's how it looked when it was delivered to me:








Very presentable bodywork with excellent panel gaps, good brightwork & deep six Fuchs (a later addition) in great condition.

However, the interior was very tired with torn & sagging seats, cracked dashtop, worn carpets plus typical door pocket problems - & the underbonnet area & engine bay needed a thorough clean …

Initial plans – apart from a deep clean & general tidy up – include a more sporty lightweight interior with different seats, steering wheel, etc, plus the general deletion of any superfluous items in a move towards losing a bit of weight …



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[DustyM]

Excellent stuff Andy, welcome back into 911 ownership


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[hot66]

Wasn’t expecting that Andy, but yes good to see you back in a 911

[Bootsy]

Excellent news and yes, what a surprise to see you back in an early 911 but a good one

[rhd racer]

Lovely, congrats!


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[bjmullan]

And of course an excellent colour

[Ollie]

Looks fun!