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New Member looking for 2.4E
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 1:35 pm
by Warren
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
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 2:24 pm
by Nick Moss
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
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:30 pm
by Sam
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?
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:38 pm
by Warren
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
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:40 pm
by hot66
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 )
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:44 pm
by Nick Moss
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.
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:48 pm
by left4dead
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.
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:53 pm
by Warren
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
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 4:09 pm
by Sam
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.
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 4:35 pm
by Warren
73 model, 72 build would be fine.
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 5:29 pm
by 210bhp
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
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:04 pm
by Warren
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
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:11 pm
by Warren
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
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:15 pm
by Warren
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").
Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:55 pm
by Ferry Man
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.