So spotted IGY996 2.7 Carrera (Kerry) parked on Beaconsfield Prde StKilda this arvo.

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I'm looking to grab an 1980's era wide body 911 specifically a targa  I've managed to track down a decent 81 model - however, there are a few things wrong with it.

I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of where they'd recommend I take it to get the best pre purchase inspection? I'm based in Brisbane. 

I'd like to know what your opinions are on pricing with the following issues in mind - no working aircon (all parts removed from what I can tell), no original seats (replaced with unknown brand), "apparent oil leaks (will wait for pre inspection), the metal of the targa top frame foldaway bit looks very worn, no rust (again pre inspection to confirm), the majority of panels wrapped in "carbon fibre" vinyl for some reason... and a non standard steering wheel... basically it's very raggedy. A whole bunch of aftermarket audio equipment has been wired throughout the car (bad - like wires hanging out under the dash every where bad) Gear selection was extremely difficult (I've never driven one before however, so maybe it's just me) it wouldn't go into second very easily at all. The car revved to redline and drove very nicely otherwise, a bit of wobble at speed though (100 kms/hr). It's a steel wide body with non standard wheels (looks like turbo wheels instead of Fuchs). 

Basically TLDR -

• where should I get it pre inspected in Brisbane
• what are the most important things to watch out for on the pre inspection report
• what is a below average condition 1981 wide body targa sc with no aircon worth

Thanks in advance!!!

So I thought I'd just start a post for gratuitous Porche pics.

I am sure you all have pics that you'd like to share.

The following is a pic of early 911's taking over the carpark at Arthurs Seat. The colours are a big part of the period style.

993 targa by rick simms, on Flickr

I'm just looking for some advice, in terms of my budget and what to look for.

Any help would be appreciated.

Long time lurker, first time poster.

I finally purchased a 1988 911 3.2 after around 4 months of looking. It's an Australian delivered model with 165,000kms.

Hoping to go on a few drives and get to know everyone.

(feel free to cut me down if there is one already )

g'day names mark

been working on porsches since i was a young fella

working out east of melbourne

more into vw's

but porsches pay the bills

hate the new stuff

can only really tolerate up to 89ish

bit over watercooled to

cheers

I love this simplistic shot!

and of course there is always this one

So ....

Whilst working on my 930 today, my mate calls me up and tells me about a 1975 F150 beaver tail that he's looking at for me.  460 ci and a C6 ... nice.

Anyway, he started life a couple of decades ago as a Porsche parts manager and then service manager (and then was the GM of the dealership).

He prides himself on being able to quote part numbers and 98% of the time, gets them right.  Have tested him on 73 Targa door rubbers, Carrera MFI injectors, RH rear tail light on 72S.  Gets them each time.

Today I tried him out again.  Was under the back of the 930 and thought HA! 

"Tez, what's the part number of the air filter element of a 1981 930""  He pauses for a couple of seconds and then quotes it.

WRONG! I shout.  I then read off a part number ...

"Well dickhead", he says.  "That's the part number for the airbox, not the filter!!

I'll never doubt him again ...

Hello all!

Long time admirer of the Porsche brand - my dream car as a boy was a 959 - and now I have a chance to get into 911 ownership. I’m Adelaide-based and a Motorsport nut.

Love car forums - have been a member or AULRO for a few years and have found it to have been fantastic with my Disco3.

I’m looking to buy a classic - really kicking myself for not taking the plunge ten years ago - and I’m realistically restricted to LHDs or the odd targa I think. My budget only stretches to 75-80k. There is a decent looking tarmac rally SC in Adelaide that is very appealing but I’m not sure what pitfalls arise from ex race spec cars. There’s LHD targa in WA that looks ok but has been on the market for a while. I’d prefer a coupe but wouldn’t say no to a targa.

Really grateful for any advice and have enjoyed reading through other similar threads and seeing what to look out for.

Thanks

James

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I have bought a 68 911 from the US. Its in need of some work. I'm thinking the bare minimum to get it rust free and reliable. I just want a Sunday car for the Adelaide hills.

But is this even possible, both legally and financially, and if so what is involved and how much are we possibly looking at in terms of import duties, VAT etc.? If anyone has any experience or knowledge about bringing older cars into Aus, I would love to hear about it..?

Here is a couple of pics of the cars in question.. Matching colour, both wearing midnight blue.. 

Hello all, I have had a very interesting start to Porsche ownership. I think this story needs told, I was sold with full knowledge an unroadworthy 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo about 6 months ago. Initially they tried selling it to a Melbourne Porsche dealer who rejected purchasing the car. A full report of that vehicle from the Porsche dealer shows major faults. It appears none of those faults were rectified prior to actually selling the Porsche to me. I foolishly believed lies about the car from the salesman. Also having very briefly driven the vehicle and that it passed a roadworthy certificate I had faith it was a safe and mechanically sound prestige vehicle.

Soon after delivery the car had some issues which he took to the local Porsche dealer, upon inspecting they gave me some bad news that it is unroadworthy. Brakes, tyres and suspension had to be replaced, this is when the dealer stopped being customer focused. Denying any liability and saying it was my treatment of the vehicle that caused these issues. Some much for the statutory 3 month warranty.  I spent a lot of money to get his car back on the road, not to mention all the factory warranty claims. In all it has been in various Porsche workshops for over a month since purchasing the vehicle. I must say that the Porsche dealers, in South Sydney, Canberra and Brighton have been outstanding resolving issues with the car and gives me confidence going forward.

After complaining to Vic Roads I have been advised the roadworthy certificate without a doubt was fraudulent from ...... in South Melbourne and they are under a very serious investigation from VIC Roads. I hope for all the motoring public that they get made an example of and lose there roadworthy certification licence. The dealer I understand have a close relationship with them and is where their Roadworthy Certificates are done for their cars. I believe knew it was never roadworthy from the very detailed pre purchase report from the Melbourne Porsche dealer. The salesman lied to my face about several aspects of the vehicles condition. The dealers website states that all there vehicles are inspected and tested if so how can a defective vehicle be put up for sale let alone knowingly sold.

Now the dealer and I are off to the magistrates court as its the only way I can reclaim the costs of repairing an unroadworthy car to get it roadworthy. This is a very clear case of a company who acted dishonestly with intent to gain financial advantage. The Dealers warranty department and management treated the me with contempt. I am innocent victim of this company and was told by the the owner to never contact him again after complaining of his companies conduct. The conversations or rather his rants and raves I had with him lead me to believe he is a nutter. They threatened millions of dollars in defamation and sent legal letters to what end. They have changed lawyers, their are only two reason to change lawyers, either you didn't pay them or don't like there advice. (Which would be to settle) The truth is all I wanted was I paid for, a roadworthy car. I expect and now demand the dealer pay for the lawyers bills and repairs to fix what they knew was an unsafe and mechanically flawed vehicle.

The dealer deserve condemnation from the motoring public and industry. Certainly deserve no respect as business owners. The Motor vehicle licensing authority and police need to take a long hard look at this company and it's operations.

This is a render but looks quite inetersting. Sort of backdate for 996 to 964. Honestly it`s the first time I dig into this backdate.

would anyone have a front strut brace kit for sale for a 78 911?

preferably Melbourne south east.

or info on where to get one.

a call or text on 0408098943 would be greatly appreciated.

otherwise I guess I will engineer my own, cheers.

Regards to all

Peter

Thought I'd sign up to a local Aussie board for a change!  Planet-9 everyone talks like there is only one country in the world.  #facepalm

Happy to be here (though your video shooting in a public place rule is not inline with the actual law and reads a little 'entitled' IMHO) and wondering who is going to the Autohaus Hamilton event tomorrow too?

No piccies on this laptop but my news footage of starving kids in Africa or victims of a tsunami rummaging through the detrius of their life videos can be found here:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfLMYXc2taop1cCrZE15RYw  ;-)

EDIT:  Found a pic.

Cheers,

Richard.