The PPI results were about as expected;

• Engine runs very well
• Compression good and even (135,140,138,140,140,140psi)
• Transmission excellent
• CV joints good
• Exhaust system good
• Steering rack good
• Brakes new (incl 4 new calipers/pads/rotors/all rubber lines)
• General mechanical condition very good
• Needs major tune up (plugs, dist cap, rotor, fuel filter, valve adj.)
• Engine front cam/crank seals leaking oil
• Rear engine seals leaking oil (see pic below)
• Engine high pressure oil hose leaking oil
• Shocks need replacement
• Heater blower needs replacement
• Belts (3) need replacing
• Front hood shocks need replacing
• Rust appears to be only the couple of small areas that I noted. Shop checked everything as close as possible.

The shop estimated a total of $5-6k for all of the work listed above if they did it, but most of this I can do myself. The engine has to be dropped to replace the rear engine seals so I'll probably have a shop do that and a few other things "while they're in there" for about $3K.

Went back to the owner and told her that there were a few items that needed to be addressed. Rather than going through the list one by one (some owners hate it when a buyer "talks down their car"), I simply asked her where she wanted to be to let the car go. She said, $15K. I said fine. Deal done.

I gave the owner a deposit and I'll pick it up tomorrow evening. :D

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Congrats on a great car! Sincerely jealous! I am sure it has found a great home:cheers:

Congrats!!

Early bird gets the worm.

Congrats on your second Porsche steal of a deal.

Congrats on the purchase. Great price, and even with the initial maintenance, it's a bargain at the final cost.

I'd check all rubber parts; maybe even replace them all. Antique Fuchs wheels are known to develop stress cracks. I'm sure there are forums to guide one through the upkeep of old 911s.

TO

Let me find my soap box....Oh there it is....:rolleyes:

Great Catch on the car Tom.....Enjoy......:cheers:

Nice purchase! Let us know how it is for us water-cooled guys!

Nice buy! Congrats.

Congratulations on your SC. I bought a 79 Targa this spring and really enjoy it.

At that price I would almost be tempted to flip it for some quick $$. Wait a few years for the bubble to burst and buy it back for the same price.

Nice buy, especially in this market. I owned an '83 SC, triple black coupe, that was a great car; almost sorry I traded it for an '86 Carrera years back. My friend picked up a somewhat rough '79 SC that we worked on throughout the summer and had fun driving it before going up for sale. This, of course, pre-bubble. He could easily get double today what he sold it for.

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Congratulations on the 911, Tom.
That's virtually identical to the car that turned me into a future Porsche owner at the age of 14. I'll own an air cooled 911 one day, but until it happens, I'm lovin' my Boxster!

Congrats on the new aquisition Tom!

I don't think you will mind my pointing out an omission in the PPI report: Steering Wheel needs replacement. It was made by "Grant" so it has a adapter & there are over 30 wheels that will bolt on easily including a "Prototipo" replica. :cheers:

Rockin' the targa! Here it is in the driveway tonight!

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Ha! Yes, I agree. I think that a Prototipo is definitely one of the first things to do!

She is a beauty! Well done Tom!

Prototipo: yes please

This car is a regular at my mechanic's shop. Backdated 78 SC, 1968 Prototipo (370mm) with carpeting and RSR door panels from Appbiz.
If weight weren't a big consideration (this car is just over 2100#) I would have loved seeing the distressed leather on the dash too.

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Wow. That is beautiful. :cheers:

Another memorable Targa I came across in an issue of European Car a while back.
$25K Coupe conversion:

1974 Porsche 911 Targa - Blues Traveler - European Car Magazine

...worth every penny.


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Congratulations on the car, it looks beautiful. I have friend with a late model air cooled turbo carrera. If he ever sells it, I hope to have first dibs.