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stcos851 · Post by **stcos851** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:54 pm

I have been considering moving into Porsche ownership for a little while now and came across this site. Have read a fair bit on here and really fancy an early 911 but not sure I can afford one so may go for a 912 unless I buy one needing some fairly major restoration work.

I have been into VW's for a few years now and have just sold the 1956 single cab after restoring it. Couple of pics of the VW's I have owned. Karmann has also been sold so I now have a space in my garage.

I am in Essex near Southend and would be interested in knowing if anyone on here could recommend some restorers in my area if there are any. Also it would be good to get some first hand advice on buying one. I have no problem in doing work myself but would want any welding done by a specialist.
Are there any meetings planned where I could look over some cars coming up in the near future?

Ian Gunney · Post by **Ian Gunney** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:59 pm

welcome to DDK!

there is a big Porsche event June 7 at Castle Hedingham which is the main early (pre 73) event of the year - certainly worth popping along to see a wide selection of early cars.

Ian

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:11 pm

HI, whats your badget?

you have several good specialists in or near your area.

1)PR services in Billericay,
2)Karmann Konnections you proberly already know about.
3)Andy Prill nr Hadingham Castle
4)going into Kent (but worth the journey for body work) Nick Moss=early 911 .com.

i try and keep the ddk future events section up to date. so keep your eyes peeled.
theres a show at Duxford in May.

stcos851 · Post by **stcos851** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:15 pm

thanks for that info. Its not too far for me so will certainly take a drive over there.

Knowing what I am like I would think I may have something by then. Just got to make sure I amd careful what I buy.

stcos851 · Post by **stcos851** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:26 pm

My budget is about £10k but having read a good few threads on here whatever I go for will certainly need a fair bit of work.

Is a 912 more of an option and if so what sort of condition could I expect for the money I have to spend.
I am just having a vw type 1 2054cc engine being built. I believe this is the same engine style of engine as fitted in the 912. Is that correct? If so engine would not be a problem.

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:30 am

for £10k you could get a pretty good 912. where as a 911 for £10k is going to need serious restoration.

worth keeping an eye on this site. http://www.revival-cars.com/ seems to be a bit low on stock at the moment.

Post by **Bootsy** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:36 am

Yes, Max at Revival may be able to help.

There's a 912 for sale under your budget at FUCHS at the moment - no idea of the condition.

http://www.fuchs.co.uk/ab/show.php?id=6 ... ear%20DESC

PS - welcome to the forum.

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:27 am

good find Mr Boot, for under £8k that has got to be worth a look.

defianty · Post by **defianty** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 10:54 am

Welcome! Nice to see another local member. If I can be of any help, just shout

stcos851 · Post by **stcos851** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 2:03 pm

bootsy,
thanks for the link. I will give them a call

Disco · Post by **Disco** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:20 pm

or this one:

http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=24584

stcos851 · Post by **stcos851** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:04 pm

looks like a good car but as it needs an engine and gearbox takes it out of my budget unfortunately

stcos851 · Post by **stcos851** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:05 pm

looks like a good car but as it needs an engine and gearbox takes it out of my budget unfortunately

stcos851 · Post by **stcos851** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 10:24 pm

After finding a car I then couldn't get the finances together but then another car came along at a cheaper price which I have now had about a month.

It had a very poor paint job and rust in the front box section but other than that it is really solid. I had the front box section and tank support replaced and decided to have a go at painting it myself, never done this before. One month of weekends later it now looks like this.

It had been sitting in a garage for 4 years and somehow the pedals had seized up. The previous owner had thought the clutch had seized but a set of bushes in the pedals sorted that out.
Engine wasn't running too well but it now ticks over and seems to be getting better each time its run, maybe down to the carbs being a bit clogged up from 4 years of not being used.
Just need to sort out the electrics, indicators don't seem to work but think thats down to the hazard switch, and then it will be ready for an MOT.

After all this effort, 1 week after buying it I was offered a job in Australia and now may need to sell. I really want to keep it after putting a lot of effort in but may have no choice.

mycar · Post by **mycar** » Sun Jun 07, 2009 8:33 am

Welome to the forum. When I got my car the lights were dodgy, the windscreen wipers too. Turned out the car had been sat and the fuses and connectors were a bit furry. A general going over with fine wire wool sorted it out, no problem at all.

Cheers, Mike.