911T Values?

[privatepang]

So there is a few 911T's on PP for sale around the 45k USD mark. Curious what people's thoughts on values of these models? Carsales has a huge price range from like 85k upwards to 185k. I assume as it was the base model 911 at the time, values havent risen as quickly as other models? 

[hugh]

Whilst the 'T' was the base model, values for good early cars (like any good 901's) remain pretty solid. 'S' are typically asking pretty big $$$ and this leaves the T & E models to be more attainable and available generally. 

Like any early cars, I'd say condition & numbers trumps the E or T value equation. For example, I wouldn't generally see a converted shabby E fetching more than a tidy matching numbers T - all the old cars have rust (somewhere) so condition is king. Agree values are varied but I would say premiums for good cars are typically worth it as getting original parts now is a costly exercise. 

[symsy]

Rust is an optional extra ... 30k to start a ground up resto of metal work in most cases and then add your paint.. hence your spread. Thats just your shell.

Different kettle of fish but I just started a resto on a car that had been inspected by two specialists..looked like no rust .. dont know what made me do it but drilled some holes in the chassis last week and found what .. the magic rust stuff.. now do you chuck your hard earned dollars at a paint , interior and suspension the rest.. or do you strip and make good.. Im taking the expensive path.. 

50 years is a long time in any land for a car… unless theres proof dont you believe it even the pampered pooches are hiding rust.

 

[michel]

If you can buy a good early 911 or for that matter a good 912 for 45usd, dont think too hard, though as sage advice has been proffered  a very good check is  in order.

t's are as every bit as good as an S , just do things a bit different

[Zelrik911]

Any German car from the pre-galvanised era is a big gamble, even Aussie cars from that time turn up rusty (BMW MB VW).

A lot of the early 911s were unloved for a few decades before they became desirable in US, this is why its so important to personally inspect one, & thoroughly at that.

Now is NOT a good time to import a collectible car. Obviously you are initially taking the risk of buying it;  BUT then you dont know what is going to happen to it when it lands here

Last night I read about our fed gov. now suddenly going crazy enforcing Asbestos inspections on older cars being imported (from US). They pulled to bits an immaculate old Mustang destroying originality & value - the poor importer had an old Ferrari in that shipment too, but I dont know what happened to that. Seems like this Gov is responding to Industry pressure & implementing a Jihad on imported 'expensive' cars and using any excuse (like asbestos) to frighten small importers off bringing cars in.

[michel]

I'm aware @Zelrik911 of the asbestosi inspection issue and also the damage  done to the Strang during inspection. 

that said I would not, not import a car on that basis, though would be clear on  what inspection and testing entails. 

Helpful info,, however I think the orig PO was asking general opinion on T values,  based on vague US example.

like said before, a good longhood more so if sub 100k lhd, or otherwise if your thing a good thang .

pocket rocket feelings aside, is a slightly different VIN numbering, some barely discernible trim differences and a bit of extra HP , going to spoil your driving owning pleasures.. 

 

 

[Cars And Coffee Byron Bay]

I had a T and drove an S back to back. S had much more torque. But the T was a nicer overall driving car for me. Too much power in an S can sometines be too much.

Originality is King. 

Condition comes second.

But a $45k usd car (approx $80k aud) sounds like an ok starting point.  

I know of an original good condition T which was askibg $200k a few months ago and also a repainted recoloured 72E which was advertised for $145k (both aud), 

Both sold close to those prices. 

[privatepang]

Good points re pre galvinised bodies. I mostly lucked out with my 74 but yes i'm sure it could be a lot worse for the earlier cars.

 

Saw a really nice 911T at the Cars and coffee yesterday!