Ryanb Posted 14March, 2020 Report Share Posted 14March, 2020 Hi guys im trying to find out some information on this 1972 911. It’s got the turbo badge on the boot the BAR dial (which I’m assuming is the boost pressure) in the gauges on the dash but a N/A motor in it! Not sure if it’s an original 911 turbo that’s had an engine swap. I will post photos of car and numbers. Any help would be much appreciated. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 14March, 2020 Report Share Posted 14March, 2020 Without checking any numbers Ryan it looks like a forward dated LHD car that's been converted to RHD and impact bumpers and had a wide body conversion done and a 3.2 engine from a 84 to 89 cab installed. Oh, and a turbo badge stuck on the back! Original it ain't, bitsa it is! Google Porsche number decoder will give you more specific details. First Turbo came out in '75 hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanb Posted 14March, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 14March, 2020 Thanks Peter M any idea on the value of it if restored? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 14March, 2020 Report Share Posted 14March, 2020 Suggest you decode all the serial numbers first to accurately identify what it is first but suspect this won't make you a rich man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanb Posted 14March, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 14March, 2020 Hahaha it’s not mine I’m looking to restore it for someone but we’re not sure if it’s worth it or not. I’m not sure where the vin is located but I have other number off it. Where would or should the vin be it’s not even on the registration papers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 14March, 2020 Report Share Posted 14March, 2020 Pre VIN but the chassis decodes as: 1972 911T/E Coupe Unfortunately it would be worth much more if hadn't been converted to RHD and later G Model bodywork. Nicely restored in it's current configuration I'm suggesting maybe $35 to $45k. If it was how it was when it left the factory, ie longhood, LHD, matching engine and narrow bodied, it would be worth another $100k or so on top of this. The condition of the engine and transmission will probably determine if it is worth restoring or not. Looking at suggests you'll probably make more money breaking it for parts. Suggest you post some more photos to elicit more informed feedback and carefully estimate the costs of restoring as looks a money pit to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9fan Posted 14March, 2020 Report Share Posted 14March, 2020 28 minutes ago, Peter M said: Pre VIN but the chassis decodes as: 1972 911T/E Coupe correct - followed by serial/production number 0310 ie 911(model) /2 (year1972) /1 (T/E model shown above code)/ 0(coupe)/0310 (serial No) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 14March, 2020 Report Share Posted 14March, 2020 42 minutes ago, Ryanb said: Hahaha it’s not mine I’m looking to restore it for someone but we’re not sure if it’s worth it or not. As a '72, its definitley worth restoring back to original if the customer enjoys spending money, as they're a one year only oil filler door just under the RH quarter window ontop of the rear guard, and some value them very highly. There was 12,962 built, so this one is a very early build number. As a forward dated, converted impact bumper car, just clean it up and drive it, as its not worth spending a motza on it. Or you could turn it into an RSR backdate which is reasonably easy and wouldnt cost the earth (depending on their budget) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 14March, 2020 Report Share Posted 14March, 2020 13 minutes ago, LeeM said: and wouldn't cost the earth I'm sure every air cooled restoration starts with that expectation Lee! LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanb Posted 14March, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 14March, 2020 I appreciate all the help and feedback guys thank you. I will have a talk to the customer and see where we go from here as the engine needs restoring and have been quote $30k just in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 14March, 2020 Report Share Posted 14March, 2020 1 hour ago, Ryanb said: I appreciate all the help and feedback guys thank you. I will have a talk to the customer and see where we go from here as the engine needs restoring and have been quote $30k just in that. Get onto @Mike D'Silva for an engine rebuild quote. He's in Brisbane, yet might be able to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 15March, 2020 Report Share Posted 15March, 2020 On 14/03/2020 at 22:47, Ryanb said: I appreciate all the help and feedback guys thank you. I will have a talk to the customer and see where we go from here as the engine needs restoring and have been quote $30k just in that. Ryan I can DEFINATELY help you rebuild the motor for a lot less than 30k!!! www.aircooledporsches.com.au has my email and phone numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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