US 911s

[Merv]

Another new one ....

Looking at a US-sourced 911 (no additional letter), '68. Has been in Australia for a few years and is registered. Obviously is LHD. Seems straight and rust free but paint needs doing and the seats are from a 74 model. Having it checked by local Porsche Centre.

So, can one get the original seats? Second what is the market for the LHD variants? I lived in the States and Europe for some years so that is no hassle for me really (the dog leg g'box is a different matter...)

Any things that I should be really careful about?

Merv

[Rob B]

Merv

After steering clear of a LHD car for over a year, I finally broke down and bought one mainly due to the prices being asked for good pre 74 RHD cars. I am finding the LHD no hassle at all and am getting used to the dogleg box. Obviously the purchase price on a left hooker needs to be substantially less than a RHD as it will always be worth a fair bit less in Aus. I am pretty sure one can pick up a pair of original early seats, but there is also a great selection of aftermarket replica seats. Things to be careful about? - rust, rust and rust.

Rob

[Merv]

Thanks Rob. Seller seems honest, is meticulous and well ... the rust aspect is being checked, as is the motor for leaks (I believe that the early ones always have some kind of leak due to the magnesium construction). Car feels tight with no rattles or clunks. It is hard to estimate values on the LHD of course. I have looked around for replica seats but not seen any complete ones as yet. Any suggestions welcomed. The ones in it are later ones with a 'tombstone' headrest. Probably safer but ...

Which model did you buy?

[9er]

Complete pairs of seats are around, colour and condition vary, drop me a line if you do buy it.

[Merv]

Thanks Chris. That is good of you. Will do!

Merv

[timgt3]

Merv,

My 2c is leave it LHD. Its a lot of money to put into a conversion that some will use to devalue the car anyway. I also feel hat from a global market perspective you have a bigger market to sell the car as a LHD. Spend the money on making sure the bushes are replaced and the shifter coupler and shifter bushes are replaced. Do the shocks and then get out and drive it and enjoy it.....

I am biased though!!!