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DeadSkunk  (Warren)
DeadSkunk (Warren) UltimaDork
8/22/23 4:39 p.m.

I've always had a thing for older 911s and this pops up on Marketplace. Love the colour, love the Fuchs in black......seats can't be the originals. How bad would I regret it?

Marketplace - 1975 Porsche 911 | Facebook

Product photo of 1975 Porsche 911

hobiercr
hobiercr GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
8/22/23 4:49 p.m.

How could you regret that? What are you waiting for? After the E36 M3 you've been through you deserve some joy. Please let us know when you start an ownership thread.

John Welsh
John Welsh Mod Squad
8/22/23 5:00 p.m.

In reply to DeadSkunk (Warren) :

The seats not matching is unfortunate but you know more than the average bear about seats!  

I envision the original seats could have been tan bolsters with green plaid centers. 

Sample

DeadSkunk  (Warren)
DeadSkunk (Warren) UltimaDork
8/22/23 5:02 p.m.
John Welsh said:

In reply to DeadSkunk (Warren) :  

I envision the original seats could have been tan bolsters with green plaid centers. 

Ohhhhh! Wouldn't that look great.

DeadSkunk  (Warren)
DeadSkunk (Warren) UltimaDork
8/22/23 5:12 p.m.

In reply to John Welsh : 

I have a pair of these in the basement that could be upholstered like that.

ToManyProjects
ToManyProjects Reader
8/22/23 5:14 p.m.

If you can afford it, and it's as nice as it looks (check for rust underneath, '75 wasn't fully galvanized yet) I doubt there would be much regret.

dyintorace
dyintorace GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
8/22/23 5:15 p.m.

It's a gorgeous car but the price feels a bit optimistic for a '75 SC. I know aircooled prices have gone stratospheric, having owned a '69 and '96 myself but, still, it feels strong.

Perhaps not though, if the low mileage is verifiable. 

NOHOME
NOHOME MegaDork
8/22/23 5:27 p.m.

In reply to hobiercr :

Yeah, this.

The beauty of being able to afford a good classic car is that you can own, drive and sell it and get all of your money back when you are done.

Of all people, the DeadSkunk should get the "carpe diem" game.

 

Pete

ConiglioRampante
ConiglioRampante New Reader
8/22/23 6:28 p.m.

Having an SCCA sticker in the window warms my heart a bit.  Looks like a nice car.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
8/22/23 7:35 p.m.

That color looks amazing. 

Tom1200
Tom1200 PowerDork
8/22/23 7:37 p.m.

If it's rust free and in your budget; I'd go for it.

SV reX
SV reX MegaDork
8/22/23 7:59 p.m.

That's gorgeous. I'm jealous!

Sine_Qua_Non
Sine_Qua_Non SuperDork
8/22/23 8:04 p.m.

Dammit, my mid life crisis hasn't kicked in yet. 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
8/22/23 8:11 p.m.

FWIW, Hagerty says that No. 3 condition is $53,000–but then add 10% for bright greens. 

DeadSkunk  (Warren)
DeadSkunk (Warren) UltimaDork
8/22/23 8:58 p.m.

In reply to David S. Wallens :

Finding a set of seats and getting them reupholstered would cost $2-3K, so the $51K needs to come down, and the seller ought to have some wiggle room in his posted price anyway.  

Tom_Spangler (Forum Supporter)
Tom_Spangler (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
8/22/23 9:27 p.m.

That thing is bloody gorgeous. And I concur that you've earned the right to treat yourself. 

Lof8 - Andy
Lof8 - Andy GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
8/22/23 9:29 p.m.

Ya.  That's pretty!

ToManyProjects
ToManyProjects Reader
8/22/23 10:07 p.m.

BTW, if you decide to get rid of your basement Recaro's, I'd be interested...

Stealthtercel
Stealthtercel Dork
8/22/23 10:14 p.m.

Can anybody tell me what Porsche calls that shade of green?

Woody (Forum Supportum)
Woody (Forum Supportum) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
8/22/23 10:26 p.m.

In reply to ToManyProjects :

I have six basement Recaros, but there is great distance between us. 

ToManyProjects
ToManyProjects Reader
8/23/23 12:20 a.m.
Woody (Forum Supportum) said:

In reply to ToManyProjects :

I have six basement Recaros, but there is great distance between us. 

That's a bummer, although I do have a friend who's likely to be driving down this way in December from your neck of the woods.

dyintorace
dyintorace GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
8/23/23 6:42 a.m.
Stealthtercel said:

Can anybody tell me what Porsche calls that shade of green?

I don't know the name but you can search this website to see if it's there.

https://www.rennbow.org/

dean1484
dean1484 GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
8/23/23 7:05 a.m.

That is a great color!!!   

preach
preach GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
8/23/23 7:18 a.m.

I am biased for sure but you should definitely go for it Warren. One life to live and all that.

ZOO (Forum Supporter)
ZOO (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
8/23/23 8:17 a.m.

The only thing I don't care for are the headlights -- I'd have to budget for Euro lenses if I ever ended up with a 911. 

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