jgerock 1,873 2 Vehicles October 15, 2015 I've tried to hold out for a little bit but must confess that I bought a 911 Targa last weekend. Been eyeing the Bring A Trailer daily e-mails for a while and recently inspected/drove a wonderful 85 Euro Carrera that didn't pan out. Last Friday, another car was available locally in a regional P-Car forum so I contacted the owner and arranged to inspect it last Saturday along with Marshall Lytle (mlytle). I liked it so much I put a deposit on it then we went back on Monday to seal the deal. I drove it home Monday night in heavy traffic on the 495 Beltway then down the GW Parkway. Tomorrow I visit the VA DMV for a new title and registration (oh joy). Specs: 1977 911S USA Targa made July 1976. Per the VIN it is a very early 77 Targa. Resprayed Guards Red everywhere 3.0 Litre engine is from an 1982 911SC rebuilt to European specs (retains CIS injection) in 2009. Reupholstered Tan leather interior using 1985 era Carrera Sport seats (manual adjustments). Seats are very comfortable. Nardi brand steering wheel (will be switched out for a spare Carrera wheel that came with the car). Current mileage 168K Fuchs 15" alloy wheels refinished by Al Reed. Stock suspension with Koni shocks/struts. Car starts right up every time and runs very well. No smoking. 915 5-speed Transmission shifts very smoothly and has a factory short shift kit to work with the sports seats. Old style York A/C compressor that hasn't been worked on for several years. I'm thinking of removing it. Fixed door vent windows Manual crank door windows Alpine brand stereo system (I haven't turned it on yet - been enjoying that flat 6) Came with stock targa top, spare other type top and new carbon fibre top that needs some adjustment. These MSW brand Porsche staggered wheels came with the car. Anyone interested? Here is "the enabler" in the flesh checking out a sweet low mileage Beemer that is also for sale. My wife now has both Ray and Marshall on her "hit list".. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adawil2002 1,066 3 Vehicles October 15, 2015 Congrat's Jim, looks like a good one. Thought you had a two car garage filled with 2002s. Where is the P-car going to live? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlytle 1,742 1 Vehicles October 15, 2015 (edited) he finally fessed up! i can break my silence! the test drive Thought you had a two car garage filled with 2002s. Where is the P-car going to live? with my M3 in my spare house...for now. Edited October 15, 2015 by mlytle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adawil2002 1,066 3 Vehicles October 15, 2015 Very nice of you Marshall aka "The Enabler". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kidasters 173 2 Vehicles October 15, 2015 (edited) Ha. Jim. So awesome. I predict you will love it. Ken Edited October 15, 2015 by Kidasters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray_ 2,051 October 15, 2015 Wha.. . what did I do? Cool car, I'm envious! I think you should fix the a/c. I may dive into mine on the project car in the coming days. I have all the parts, I think. Cheers, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
visionaut 271 October 15, 2015 Congrats, Jim on the pick up. Looks sweet - enjoy. Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zinz 1,648 1 Vehicles October 15, 2015 My wife now has both Ray and Marshall on her "hit list".. AWESOME... Love the car... I'm glad the enabler was there to help close the deal. There's a strong P car presence in the Austin area... I have a suspicion that one day I'll fall into that pit. Enjoy it lots while the weather holds. Ed Z Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlytle 1,742 1 Vehicles October 15, 2015 (edited) hmmm, need a second opinion on this "enabler" accusation... all I did was: find the car send him the ad help him with inspection push him to go to bank provide him info on the VA temp registration process drive him to pick up the car bring all the spare parts for the car back in my wagon provide a place for him to store the car and parts indoors was that all that bad? maybe the seller should have given me that K1200RS as commission... Edited October 16, 2015 by mlytle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoFaSSter 112 October 15, 2015 hmmm, need a second opinion on this "enabler" accusation... all I did was: find the car send him the ad help him with inspection push him to go to bank provide him info on the VA temp registration process drive him to pick up the car bring all the spare parts for the car back in my wagon provide a place for him to store the car and parts indoors was that all that bad? maybe the seller should have given me that K1200RS as commission... I wouldn't call that enabling, just a really good friend! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgerock 1,873 2 Vehicles October 15, 2015 Got my title and new Antique tags this morning. Insurance coverage by State Farm good to go...Nardi wheel spokes are pretty sharp. Need to fix this Weird wheel locks Need to clay the paint and do a proper polishing job on it. Car isn't a show queen- it is a nice driver. hmmm, need a second opinion on this "enabler" accusation... all I did was: find the car send him the ad help him with inspection push him to go to bank provide him info on the VA temp registration process drive him to pick up the car bring all the spare parts for the car back in my wagon provide a place for him to store the car and parts indoors was that all that bad? maybe the seller should have given me that K1200RS as commission... Maybe I should rename "the enabler" to "the commissioner"... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kidasters 173 2 Vehicles October 15, 2015 (edited) So Jim - does it have a name yet? It's a great looking car. One thing - ask the previous owner if he changed the dash. I don't think that's the dash that came in a 77- the center vent looks like a later car (87 or newer). The vents in a 77 are much smaller (like my 84). Those are the Porsche wheel locks! I hope you have the key. Be careful. They are aluminum, and if you break one, they are a bear. Ask me how I know. I used to have some spare bumper accordions - but I think I got rid of them. Dang. For heater controls, do you have the "red levers" down by the brake handle? They control the flapper boxes under the car. Also - make sure you have the tubing between the flapper boxes and the heat exchangers. if you don't, no big deal - it's cheap to buy. But that commonly goes missing. Finally - if you want a passenger side "flag" mirror, I may have one out in the garage. It will be red, but might need paint. I can look. Very cool buy. I installed the factory short shift kit on mine - I love it. So much better than stock. Marshall - you crack me up. Ken PS - I believe those are Recaro Sport seats for a 911. The bolsters are larger - and the center part sticks out further. Stock seats are smaller. I have the sport seats in mine too. Love them. Here's a link to what the stock seats look like: K Edited October 15, 2015 by Kidasters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgerock 1,873 2 Vehicles October 15, 2015 So Jim - does it have a name yet? It's a great looking car. One thing - ask the previous owner if he changed the dash. I don't think that's the dash that came in a 77- the center vent looks like a later car (87 or newer). The vents in a 77 are much smaller (like my 84). Those are the Porsche wheel locks! I hope you have the key. Be careful. They are aluminum, and if you break one, they are a bear. Ask me how I know. I used to have some spare bumper accordions - but I think I got rid of them. Dang. For heater controls, do you have the "red levers" down by the brake handle? They control the flapper boxes under the car. Also - make sure you have the tubing between the flapper boxes and the heat exchangers. if you don't, no big deal - it's cheap to buy. But that commonly goes missing. Finally - if you want a passenger side "flag" mirror, I may have one out in the garage. It will be red, but might need paint. I can look. Very cool buy. I installed the factory short shift kit on mine - I love it. So much better than stock. Marshall - you crack me up. Ken PS - I believe those are Recaro Sport seats for a 911. The bolsters are larger - and the center part sticks out further. Stock seats are smaller. I have the sport seats in mine too. Love them. K Not sure about the dash. The car was completely reupholstered by a shop near Brookfield, WI back in 2008. Notes from the main shop indicate "take vehicle to custom top shop for seats/dash (insert in black) and new carpets. Another PO was in Milwaukee, WI before it ended up in MD. I don't have any records before then but will try to contact the folks in WI. Another weird thing.. car did have a front spoiler and rear whale tail spoiler. PO in MD didn't care for them so he removed them and found a rear decklid and had it sprayed to match the car. The mounting holes in the front apron are still there for the rubber spoiler. I've started looking on line for a right side mirror. I'm still learning where to look. Would appreciate it if you could send me some pics. Is it a manual mirror - my door panel does not have a hole like the D.S. one (electric). There are (2) red levers at the handbrake for the heat. There is also the remains of a light which may have been for the old throttle lever from the 2.7 engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adawil2002 1,066 3 Vehicles October 15, 2015 hmmm, need a second opinion on this "enabler" accusation... all I did was: find the car send him the ad help him with inspection push him to go to bank provide him info on the VA temp registration process drive him to pick up the car bring all the spare parts for the car back in my wagon provide a place for him to store the car and parts indoors was that all that bad? maybe the seller should have given me that K1200RS as commission... That's awesome! What would he do without you? Glad Jim has you as friend Marshall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kidasters 173 2 Vehicles October 15, 2015 (edited) the mirror switch is on the dash to switch from right to left. It's the rocker switch under the oil pressure/temperature gauge. you may not have it if your car has always had only one mirror. The post on the door controls both mirrors. I changed my mirrors to Aero mirrors off of a 993. I like them better than the flag mirrors. When I did that, I gut the wiring too. It's pretty easy to turn a power mirror into a manual mirror. The mirrors are offset too. The D/S mirror is further forward on the door than the P/S mirror. I'll have to go find them. I think they are in the garage somewhere. One of the best places to look for parts is the Pelican Parts classifieds. I've gotten a ton of parts off of there. And e-bay. A lot of guys don't like the flag mirrors, so you can probably pick one up at a good price. here: Red Flag mirrors - $40 http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-used-parts-sale-wanted/887219-fs-tail-lights-mirrors-strut-brace-weber-parts-brake-muffler-cleaning-out.html Edited October 15, 2015 by Kidasters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
