New Member looking for 2.4E

Warren · Post by **Warren** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 1:35 pm

Hello. Warren here. New to classic porsche (potential) ownership but have had a modern one before.

I've just started searching and I'm looking (in a perfect world) for a 1972 2.4e. Ideally RHD and matching numbers. Doesn't have to be mint but the potential to get there eventually. I'd consider an S too if the price was right

Happy to wait for the right one but cash in bank if it comes tomorrow.

Looking forward to being involved.

rgds

W

Nick Moss · Post by **Nick Moss** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 2:24 pm

Hi Warren and welcome to DDK. I'm sure someone here will be able to point you towards a good car. This RHD 72E with an S motor may be of interest, but it will need a FULL restoration

Sam · Post by **Sam** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:30 pm

Predictably leading question : Only a 72? You'll only go and put fuel in the oil tank, a 73 would be just as good, wouldn't it?

Warren · Post by **Warren** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:38 pm

Well I do like that special car park at Goodwood! and the free tax...

Anyway, I thought you'd sold the 73 you have up? BTW I did email you on the subject.

rgds

W

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:40 pm

73 'model' cars can be tax free too if manufactured before 1st Jan 73 ( which maybe 50% of them were ?) . 1973 Model year cars began manufacture in Aug / Sept 1972 following the Porsche factory's summer shutdown ( this happened with each model year , for example some 1972 model cars were manufactured in 1971 )

Nick Moss · Post by **Nick Moss** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:44 pm

Well I do like that special car park at Goodwood!

That is supposed to be pre-66, but they do let the odd rogue in.
From my chat with Warren I think he is prepared to consider any early 911, even SWB and LHD, so keep the ideas coming.

left4dead · Post by **left4dead** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:48 pm

nick-moss wrote: That is supposed to be pre-66

They seem to have amended that so rather than 'Pre '66' it is now 'Tax Free'.

Which means I now have a choice of two eligible cars.

Warren · Post by **Warren** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:53 pm

Thanks Nick. It's actually been changed to 1972 for a few years at least.

see link here. http://www.goodwood.co.uk/revival/event ... rshow.aspx

Sam · Post by **Sam** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 4:09 pm

Warren wrote:Well I do like that special car park at Goodwood! and the free tax...

Anyway, I thought you'd sold the 73 you have up? BTW I did email you on the subject.

I may have another...

I'll keep you informed

As above, lots of 73MY cars are tax free.

Warren · Post by **Warren** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 4:35 pm

73 model, 72 build would be fine.

210bhp · Post by **210bhp** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 5:29 pm

Warren

This car needs a lot of work to be correct but it is road worthy.
No affiliation

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2428599.htm

Regards
Mike

Warren · Post by **Warren** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:04 pm

Thanks. I had spotted it and I'm in discussions. Not RHD but could be an option. Awaiting further info.

Really appreciate your interest and help.

What a friendly forum

W

Warren · Post by **Warren** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:11 pm

Thanks Nick. It's actually been changed to 1972 for a few years at least.

see link here. http://www.goodwood.co.uk/revival/event ... rshow.aspx

Warren · Post by **Warren** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:15 pm

I've also just seen this one.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C206403/

Any thoughts? I'm also a bit worried about headroom (6'3").

Ferry Man · Post by **Ferry Man** » Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:55 pm

Warren wrote:I'm also a bit worried about headroom (6'3").

No problem in an early 911. I'm 6' 3" and a little bit more and I fit fine. I can even wear a helmet in the car with no problems (with sport seats which may be slightly lower than standard ones).
Don't buy a LHD one, they're for Europeans and Americans, you'll find most people drive on the other side of the road in the UK.