Peter M Posted 12March, 2021 Report Share Posted 12March, 2021 22 hours ago, Dalai said: Interesting to see a km/hr speedo. Don't UK cars usually have the km/hr sticker over the original MPH speedo? True. But its only a 10 minute job to swap speedo's in these cars so you would want to check that the service records and any other work invoices plausibly support the current odometer reading to check if it's original or not. Dalai 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknine01 Posted 12March, 2021 Report Share Posted 12March, 2021 Wow beautiful IB targa, shame it’s lefty to righty https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1974-porsche-911-manual/SSE-AD-6929974?pageSource=details&id=SSE-AD-6929974 Proud Member 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDC010 Posted 14March, 2021 Report Share Posted 14March, 2021 Evening all. New member - first post. I’ve previously gone through several more modern Pcars but always ALWAYS wanted to scratch the 3.2 itch. As a boy, I grew up in regional Qld. Quite possibly the only 911 within 200 km was in the garage next door, and 40 years later that has been a very expensive (yet enjoyable) memory. Have just bought an M491 SuperSport coupe. 85 build, 86 MY. G15 car. Absolutely stock and mint. Still has factory delivery stickers on the dash. It’s a UK car but for the last circa 20 years in Melbourne. White over blue leather and pin striped fabric. Have probably paid far too much - although it was less than the red 3.2 (still) for sale in Brisbane, however that reflects the mileage, which is 40,000. I bought it through a well known Sydney dealer but it didn’t make it to the website because he knew i was actively searching. Until it clears the PPI later this week I won’t share any photos. My question is not so much about the perceived value - although that is of course a function of what the market (me) will pay - but does anyone know the car? The Turbo-Look registry didn’t have records of it so I wonder if it has been hiding in a temperature controlled garage for a very long time. Porsche Centre Melbourne history and prior to that, Corkills Porsche on the Isle of Man. Would very much appreciate any knowledge about the known Australian history - if anyone knows the car. Cheers. Raven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 14March, 2021 Report Share Posted 14March, 2021 Welcome @ GDCO10 The Australian service histoy and reciepts should tell you a story about the car and its time here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDC010 Posted 14March, 2021 Report Share Posted 14March, 2021 Thank you Tomo - agreed, it should but that is where it gets unusual. The history is all there in terms of the manuals and the service books being consistently stamped but the dealer has no paperwork/receipts other than that. For a car which has clearly been extremely well cared for and utterly cherished i would have expected a file of paperwork an inch thick. The registry has confirmed from the sticker that is is an original M491 but other than that it’s to some extent a ghost car - hence the question trying to find some more history. tomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 14March, 2021 Report Share Posted 14March, 2021 1 hour ago, GDC010 said: Thank you Tomo - agreed, it should but that is where it gets unusual. The history is all there in terms of the manuals and the service books being consistently stamped but the dealer has no paperwork/receipts other than that. For a car which has clearly been extremely well cared for and utterly cherished i would have expected a file of paperwork an inch thick. The registry has confirmed from the sticker that is is an original M491 but other than that it’s to some extent a ghost car - hence the question trying to find some more history. Arrh understand ,Good luck with your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondiscwb Posted 15March, 2021 Report Share Posted 15March, 2021 @GDC010 Have you tried to contact Porsche Centre Melbourne? They should have a record of the work done if they're the ones stamping the book. If they don't want to talk with you for privacy reasons, then the owner should be able to authorise it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDC010 Posted 15March, 2021 Report Share Posted 15March, 2021 Cheers, spoke with them today. They do have records but only going back 5 years - and it’s been in the country for much longer than that. Once registration is done and the car technically belongs to me later this week they should be able to release that information. At least it’s a start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mttel Posted 16March, 2021 Report Share Posted 16March, 2021 What’s that line from a famous Australian movie tell him he’s dreaming https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/o-connor/auto-body-parts/porsche-boxter-996-hardtop-canopy-ll43-v-good-cond/1270343466?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=ios_VIP&utm_medium=social&utm_source=com.apple.uikit.activity.copytopasteboard Tips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikos Posted 17March, 2021 Report Share Posted 17March, 2021 This may be of interest to someone.... https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1976-porsche-911-manual/OAG-AD-19659922/?Cr=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian in buddina Posted 17March, 2021 Report Share Posted 17March, 2021 1 hour ago, Nikos said: This may be of interest to someone.... https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1976-porsche-911-manual/OAG-AD-19659922/?Cr=0 What happened to that young millennial that was looking for something in the low 30s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegums Posted 17March, 2021 Report Share Posted 17March, 2021 2 hours ago, Nikos said: This may be of interest to someone.... https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1976-porsche-911-manual/OAG-AD-19659922/?Cr=0 I have a semi complete 993 turbo engine if someone is looking to build a weapon for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 17March, 2021 Report Share Posted 17March, 2021 7 minutes ago, reggiegums said: I have a semi complete 993 turbo engine if someone is looking to build a weapon for this. I have a complete 3.8 if you want a slightly slower weapon I think our engines might peel those glass panels off @reggiegums And probably the paint .... micknine01 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegums Posted 17March, 2021 Report Share Posted 17March, 2021 10 minutes ago, symsy said: I have a complete 3.8 if you want a slightly slower weapon I think our engines might peel those glass panels off @reggiegums And probably the paint .... Hahaha...... true. 3.8 NA? from 964/993?? I'd much rather your engine. Can't beat a 3.8 NA engine. Bondiscwb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 17March, 2021 Report Share Posted 17March, 2021 7 minutes ago, reggiegums said: Hahaha...... true. 3.8 NA? from 964/993?? I'd much rather your engine. Can't beat a 3.8 NA engine. NA 993 Talking of glass panels , you could use it as a spare for this https://www.tradeuniquecars.com.au/detail/porsche-917-596253 This is in your neck of the woods isnt it and still for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 17March, 2021 Report Share Posted 17March, 2021 313 Kilowatt out of a 964 motor Thats 1 serious 964 lump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SammyD Posted 17March, 2021 Report Share Posted 17March, 2021 On hold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRU Posted 17March, 2021 Report Share Posted 17March, 2021 17 hours ago, reggiegums said: I have a semi complete 993 turbo engine if someone is looking to build a weapon for this. What sort of $$ would this run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRU Posted 17March, 2021 Report Share Posted 17March, 2021 18 hours ago, symsy said: I have a complete 3.8 if you want a slightly slower weapon I think our engines might peel those glass panels off @reggiegums And probably the paint .... How much do engines like this run? Am not in the market this minute, but will be soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 17March, 2021 Report Share Posted 17March, 2021 3 minutes ago, BRU said: How much do engines like this run? Am not in the market this minute, but will be soon... Probably a big discussion.. starters 25 for any decent motor and then depending on build, rods , pistons, cams and more and then distributors, finishes, tin wear , if they have induction and perhaps exhausts thru to 60 maybe more. Really depends on their status.. Both of these motors would be quite rare.. not many 993 3.8S AND turbo motors kicking around. Sorry its a bit of a how long is a bit of string question. @Mike D'Silva has been doing some great work in the area of builds lately and might be able to give a general comment for a starter donor motor needing work and an of example where costs addd up..in getting them to a decent spec, perhaps in a side thread. My last top end overhaul on a 3.2 $10k plus on a 20k motor . Mike D'Silva 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRU Posted 17March, 2021 Report Share Posted 17March, 2021 5 minutes ago, symsy said: Probably a big discussion.. starters 25 for any decent motor and then depending on build, rods , pistons, cams and more and then distributors, finishes, tin wear , if they have induction and perhaps exhausts thru to 60 maybe more. Really depends on their status.. Both of these motors would be quite rare.. not many 993 3.8S AND turbo motors kicking around. Sorry its a bit of a how long is a bit of string question. @Mike D'Silva has been doing some great work in the area of builds lately and might be able to give a general comment for a starter donor motor needing work and an of example where costs addd up..in getting them to a decent spec, perhaps in a side thread. My last top end overhaul on a 3.2 $10k plus on a 20k motor . Awesome, this gives me a good guide. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegums Posted 18March, 2021 Report Share Posted 18March, 2021 4 hours ago, BRU said: What sort of $$ would this run? Mine would be cheap as it still needs parts and the motor didn't cost me anything really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondiscwb Posted 18March, 2021 Report Share Posted 18March, 2021 On 17/03/2021 at 14:33, symsy said: I have a complete 3.8 if you want a slightly slower weapon I think our engines might peel those glass panels off @reggiegums And probably the paint .... ah, @symsy I'd be all over this 3.8 other than: (i) it'll cost more than I can afford particularly with your legendary haggling skills; and perhaps more importantly, (ii) I'm keen to do as much as possible of the building of such an engine myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 19March, 2021 Report Share Posted 19March, 2021 On 17/03/2021 at 20:46, SammyD said: On hold wasn’t this going to auction ? Anyone have info on sale price ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911Nic Posted 22March, 2021 Report Share Posted 22March, 2021 On 26/02/2021 at 21:45, 3legs said: Has this one been mentioned before? https://richmonds.com.au/portfolio/1987-porsche-911-carrera-targa/ My neighbour is a work colleague of the owner. Cool car, I rate the colour scheme. Is it a G50? And any idea what $$ he'd settle for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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