Skidmarks Posted 5August, 2016 Report Share Posted 5August, 2016 I've decided to move this one on as I'm looking at something else to replace it - actually I know what's coming .... Clue .... Lava Orange. I'm facing a space issue (woe is me ...) and moving on a car is cheaper than upgrading the toyshop.It's a 1974 Carrera 2.7 MFI.Australian delivery with books and VERY full history. Even I'm amazed at what the previous owners have tipped into this car over the last 25 years. Black leather interior, sports seats, all correct. Has been fully refurbished. New carpet set, retrimmed seats. Steering wheel is original. The body is in a word, perfect. The delivery color is Salmon Metallic W5 036. It's been recolored with a 1976 Carrera color called Sienna Red Z5 436 an optional metallic color. It's also fitted with a genuine ducktail. Didn't come with the car but is a correct tail originally fitted to a 73RS.The engine is stock save that it is now a 2.8 this being a popular upgrade when an engine needs rebuilding. I do however have a set of correct 2.7 pistons and barrels that can be part of any deal. Also, it's dry and has the tensioner upgrade. SSI's are also fitted.It has been re-cased in the early 90's using a case purchased from Porsche. Not sure of the cause but some of those cases suffered from early porosity. The one in it now doesn't.Drivetrain is tight. The gearbox is smooth.It drives beautifully, no rattles, squeaks or clunks.Its not going on Carsales as I'm putting the word out to enthusiasts.So, how much? What I can say is that unlike a couple of other cars for sale locally, you don't need oxygen to breath the air around the number.I do know what they're worth (as opposed to what people ask which is not the same thing) and work on the theory that both a buyer and seller have to get something out of a deal. That said, low ball offers do piss me off just as I suspect, unrealisticly high numbers piss off anyone interested in buying.Happy to share more about the car on the forum. If you're interested in seeing the car or finding out more of the gory detail to help you decide if you want to see it, PM me and I'll send you some pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scashin Posted 6August, 2016 Report Share Posted 6August, 2016 Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 6August, 2016 Report Share Posted 6August, 2016 what else have you got hidden away in that garage of yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 6August, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 6August, 2016 what else have you got hidden away in that garage of yours?A few things .... Anything in particular you're looking for my friend or are you after a tell all exposé? quite a level headed sales pitch and sounds like a good car. glwts.Thanks. It's a good thing. I find being straight up and down much easier when you're doing deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 6August, 2016 Report Share Posted 6August, 2016 Was this the car Carins recomisioned 1-2 year ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 6August, 2016 Report Share Posted 6August, 2016 A few things .... Anything in particular you're looking for my friend or are you after a tell all exposé? I recon we deserve an expose. What with yellow 930's, pink MFI's and a Larva Orange on the way there is sure to be quite a collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MezgerMan Posted 6August, 2016 Report Share Posted 6August, 2016 I recon we deserve an expose. What with yellow 930's, pink MFI's and a Larva Orange on the way there is sure to be quite a collectionI vote to keep the mystery mysterious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scashin Posted 6August, 2016 Report Share Posted 6August, 2016 If there is a 3.0 for sale, I'd be interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 6August, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 6August, 2016 Was this the car Carins recomisioned 1-2 year ago? No, that was my Peru Red LHD 75 Carrera which I took back from Group S weapon to road (weapon).Im driving that one today and whilst it's all stock body and suspension wise, the race spec motor is still in it and pumping a nice 315 hp (it's a pretty exotic 2.8) and the straight cut gears give it a touch of the Sydney taxi's ...Cold morning, clear roads around Flinders. Heaven. If there is a 3.0 for sale, I'd be interested As it happens, I've just got one as part of a deal on my C4S. Looking forward to getting it. It was in the tropics but now in Brisbane with Don Munro (who's a great bloke and someone I'd strongly recommend) to get a couple of things tidied up before I make another hefty contribution to the bottom line of my good friends at CEVA and bring it to Melbourne. The car is matching but has some nice hot bits like carbs, SSI's. Had a left to right conversion 35 years ago using factory bits. Don tells me it's a great car. I recon we deserve an expose. What with yellow 930's, pink MFI's and a Larva Orange on the way there is sure to be quite a collectionAs an international man of mystery, I think MezgerMan's the way to go. I'll just keep posting making clear and sometimes oblique references to the things in the shed. One things for sure, I've got wonky tastes in colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELSPORTO Posted 7August, 2016 Report Share Posted 7August, 2016 Any chance of a pic or two for a sticky beak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 7August, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 7August, 2016 Any chance of a pic or two for a sticky beak? Will do. I'll take some more tomorrow and then try and post them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raafrebel Posted 10August, 2016 Report Share Posted 10August, 2016 What's the lava orange car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott930 Posted 10August, 2016 Report Share Posted 10August, 2016 Will do. I'll take some more tomorrow and then try and post them. Did you manage to take any pics to post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 11August, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 11August, 2016 Did you manage to take any pics to post? I did. Just looking for the 4 hours I need to post them! Sooooo clunky a process .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 12August, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 12August, 2016 What's the lava orange car? Its going to be a GT3RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 13August, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 13August, 2016 Well that was fun ... And yes, the badges are missing. Couldn't bring myself to drill the ally lid so will stick with double sided tap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 13August, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 13August, 2016 This one's not for sale.Its the one with 315 hp ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okrasa Kid Posted 13August, 2016 Report Share Posted 13August, 2016 So what will you be bringing next Sunday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 13August, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 13August, 2016 So what will you be bringing next Sunday?Either the 356B Ratrod or the 997 RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okrasa Kid Posted 13August, 2016 Report Share Posted 13August, 2016 The Kid votes the Ratrod!I'll l be bringing something bonkers (weather permitting) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 13August, 2016 Report Share Posted 13August, 2016 Once the back seat passengers are in there aint no gettin' out no matter how much they wiggle and squirm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 13August, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 13August, 2016 Once the back seat passengers are in there aint no gettin' out no matter how much they wiggle and squirm.Thats what I say to my 2 boys! The Kid votes the Ratrod!I'll l be bringing something bonkers (weather permitting)I think I will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 23August, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 23August, 2016 Sports Update.The car has found a new home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELSPORTO Posted 24August, 2016 Report Share Posted 24August, 2016 And it's not my home .... sigh ...Congrats - trust a happy seller and buyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 24August, 2016 Report Share Posted 24August, 2016 Isn't that what they say .....A good deal is when both the buyer and the seller are happy (and both think they got one up over the other one) ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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