'72E Sporto

[left4dead]

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... -4/3052579

[squirejo]

I have just junked turbo rocker covers and turbo track rod ends for the sake of originality and on Neil B's advice on my 2.2S. So that, and this ad prompts me to ask why they get used and why are they considered upgrades?

As an aside this car looks lovely but purple/ tan not for me. Knowing how well Darren's goes, I'd be tempted to shrink wrap and store the working sporto and bung a manual box in.

[left4dead]

Phil's car:

viewtopic.php?f=21&t=50813

Thought I'd seen it somewhere before.

I LOVE purple / tan.

[hot66]

I have just junked turbo rocker covers and turbo track rod ends for the sake of originality and on Neil B's advice on my 2.2S. So that, and this ad prompts me to ask why they get used and why are they considered upgrades?

As an aside this car looks lovely but purple/ tan not for me. Knowing how well Darren's goes, I'd be tempted to shrink wrap and store the working sporto and bung a manual box in.

original mag covers generally warp leading to leaks. Aluminium generally more stable , but I had mine machined to ensure they were 100% flat. Still have my mag ones somewhere I think

Turbo tie rods ... more upto date design which in theory take out some possible play , I fitted them & can't say I noticed any difference performance / feel wise

[squirejo]

Thanks James that's very helpful. My 'databank' is improving! Just spent 10 Mins on the purple911 website. Looks a damn good buy for someone, no?

[Nick Moss]

And we fit alarms/immobilsers, hydraulic chain tensioners and modern tyres. Just sensible upgrades that can be removed should one wish.

[210bhp]

Bit of an injustice calling it purple......

Aubergine/tan is one of the classic combinations and loved by many but particularly the Italians.


Regards
Mike

[Lightweight_911]

Aubergine/tan/Sportomatic is a great combination (although I'm not a fan of the seats currently fitted) ...

[Darren65]

In the current climate I'm surprised this hasn't sold.

[squirdan]

Looks excellent value to me, noting that 2.4s are now at £200k based in the 2 at Paul Stephens

Obviously an E isn't an S, a sporto is not everyone's cup of tea but still!

[964RS]

Looks excellent value to me, noting that 2.4s are now at £200k based in the 2 at Paul Stephens

Obviously an E isn't an S, a sporto is not everyone's cup of tea but still!

I expect it may be the colour but probably more the sporto box - the sporto 2.4S only sold at £90k at Silverstone auctions end of last year when Andy sold his rep for £140k!

Nice car though.

[hot66]

Give it another 15 years and people won't know how to drive a manual

Sporto will be the one to have

[roadiesean]

It is interesting that the gearbox makes that much difference, how much (including the box) would it cost to change it to manual and stick the sporto in the attic ?

Anyway, Quick Vic reckoned the sporto was the one to have !

[squirdan]

With a sepia brown 72 sporto advertised for £100k at Avantgarde cars that's a massive price disparity

Which is the correct wonga then?!

Both 72, sporto and "interesting" colours

[210bhp]

I, for one, am commenting on the unknown. I have never driven a sporto. Maybe they are good fun, maybe they are better than we think. Perhaps we should arrange a sporto day and all get the chance, once and for all, to really get to know how one drives. Then, at least for me, I would know how to comment rather than 'assumptions' about comparisons with a manual.

Who's going to bring one to the next big Ddk tour so we can have a drive?

Regards
Mike