Dreamr Posted 14May, 2014 Report Share Posted 14May, 2014 Wow.... after waiting for so long for the right one to come along, I finally drove home in my first porsche. It is a 1981 911sc 3.0 litre non sunroof coupe. She is Australian delivered with matching numbers. I finally know what true love is. What a rush driving it for the first time down the freeway. She pulls really hard and fast. I hope to learn alot about it from the information on here. Had a scare with the numbers not matching but after checking the number on the engine itself, it turns out that the recorded number with the RTA has been recorded wrong for who knows how many years. Only had it for a few hours and still can't believe it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nishan777 Posted 14May, 2014 Report Share Posted 14May, 2014 Wow that looks truly amazing! Guess its correct......True love waits....Congratulations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espskk Posted 14May, 2014 Report Share Posted 14May, 2014 Welcome Dreamer, Ah yes the first drive on the freeway. King of the world. And the novelty never wears off.Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBGr4 Posted 14May, 2014 Report Share Posted 14May, 2014 Congratulations, always good to see another "local" discover the forum and now another car to watch out for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 14May, 2014 Report Share Posted 14May, 2014 Nice looking car, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 14May, 2014 Report Share Posted 14May, 2014 Are you still checking the garage every while and just staring?? Yes, me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9fan Posted 14May, 2014 Report Share Posted 14May, 2014 Nice find, looks like it has been shown the LOVE over the years - Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxzmusSC Posted 14May, 2014 Report Share Posted 14May, 2014 Good pick heard from friend that went to see it that it was pretty smick. Non sun roof is very rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted 14May, 2014 Report Share Posted 14May, 2014 Welcome and nice car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Pearl Posted 15May, 2014 Report Share Posted 15May, 2014 Lovely - does it need any work or is she right to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 15May, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 15May, 2014 Hi all, Thanks for all of the well wishes. I intend to use it for the purpose it was made........ to be driven! So if you are local to the Coast, keep an eye out as it will be out and about. I would say that it is in above average condition and looks fantastic from afar and close up. The paintwork is amazing with no blemishes on the exterior (well none that iv'e found yet) It starts first turn of the key and idles beautifully. It pulls really hard and sounds awsome.... The previous owner had it for 9 years and hardly used it, but if it needed something, it was just done. After speaking with Porsche and verifying the matching numbers, I did find out that it has had a "change of colour" since delivery. It left the factory as a "Bamboo" coloured car and has been changed sometime in its life. It must have been a complete strip as the paint is under EVERY nut and bolt and in EVERY nook and cranny. My requirements for my 911 were Australian delivery and matching numbers. I got both of those and figure that if need be, it can be returned to the original colour. Would have been a little hard to find the original engine...... The previous owner gave me $600 off the agreed price for the inconvenience and the trouble to get the engine number changed with the RTA. He suggested and insisted..... All in all, I now own a 911 and still find it hard to believe........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 15May, 2014 Report Share Posted 15May, 2014 The current paint job looks good though I actually really like that bamboo colour, I nearly bought a Carrera in that colour about 5 years ago going to get rid of the smog pump too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 15May, 2014 Report Share Posted 15May, 2014 Well done mate, looks like a nice example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 15May, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 15May, 2014 Thanks Guys, The current colour is exactly what I wanted, which is why I can live with the colour change. The price paid was good enough that even if the paint change devalued the car, I still feel that I did well..... Don't they say that a good deal is when both the buyer and seller are happy? I'm happy!! Not sure what the smog pump does so don't know if I need to take the belt off..... any further info about pros and cons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 15May, 2014 Report Share Posted 15May, 2014 It adds more air to cheat emissions regulations - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secondary_air_injection It uses engine power to drive the pump, it's quite rare to see them still on the car in Australia There's a few threads about it on pelican, there's a plug you buy to insert in the hole that the air injector was in. I think there's even an article in 101 projects or another one of the Wayne Dempsey books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben C3.o Posted 15May, 2014 Report Share Posted 15May, 2014 Well done mate, looks good. A few of us from Newcastle are looking to go for a run somewhere on Sunday, feel free to join us if you're free. Cheers Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 15May, 2014 Report Share Posted 15May, 2014 Looks like a great buy Dreamr, glad your dream has come true for you as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smule Posted 15May, 2014 Report Share Posted 15May, 2014 nice car, a friend of mine was the underbidder on that car.... enjoy !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 15May, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 15May, 2014 Thanks Smule, I'm sorry that your friend missed out (but I'm kinda glad he did) Thanks for the invite Ben..... I might just take you up on that offer. Let me know the details and we'll tee it up..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09ELF Posted 15May, 2014 Report Share Posted 15May, 2014 Sorry dreamer. I was the last guy in the secs before who put your price up lol... But was a good price regardless. I was abit reluctant due to not knowing if the numbers actually matched. Well done for coming on top, worked out well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09ELF Posted 15May, 2014 Report Share Posted 15May, 2014 u can actually see the bamboo color under the mats. But all things aside, im happy to buy the car off you if u ever want to give it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 15May, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 15May, 2014 Hey Black Sheep, No hard feelings for making me spend more money......... There a a few small places where you can see the original colour, but thankfully not on the important parts....... the outside bodywork. The numbers do match but have been recorded wrong at the RTA. The number on the rego papers don't match the actual number on the block. The number on the engine match the VIN through Porsche. The seller wasn't aware of this problem as he's never checked either. He actually gave me a $600 discount for the trouble and was happy for me to pull out of the deal if I wanted to. Once I saw the car and the condition of it, it was mine. Sorry you didn't win (nah, not really....... Good luck with your search. At least I won't be bidding against you on the next one..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roodog911 Posted 15May, 2014 Report Share Posted 15May, 2014 Great job Dreamr! Another SC, woohoo! If you need any work done, Simon at Autowerks in Charmhaven is the man. Cheers Antony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC9911 Posted 15May, 2014 Report Share Posted 15May, 2014 Congratulations, what a great looking car, oh & it's going to be driven, just what it was made for, enjoy big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxzmusSC Posted 15May, 2014 Report Share Posted 15May, 2014 You should fill out the change of owner slip in the log book and send it off to Porsche. It's a touch to the experience. Give it a few months and you can look at suspension and shifter upgrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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