I've owned this Porsche for the past 36 years and
purchased it from the original owner at which time it had been driven 13,000
miles and was silver. It has been in California all its life and has no rust issues.
I am a non-smoker and have been its only driver since 1972. It was driven
a lot during the 70's and 80's and then less and less (an average of 1,100 miles
a year for the past 22 years}. I'm 67 and find I'm driving my other
vehicles rather than the Porsche. It has been serviced and driven in every
year and has not been long-term stored. It currently has about 142,000
miles. All maintenance was done by the best professionals in the area I
was living and I have all major documentation starting with the original
purchase invoice in 1969.
I know the 2003 Porsche mirrors (I like the looks and function) are a turn-off
to many but there is more original about the car than not: all matching #'s;
original engine with rebuild in 12/82; original MFI (working as well as it did
in 1972); original 5 speed transmission with 1980 rebuild; original targa top
with rebuild in 10/89; original seats in excellent condition; original Fuchs
wheels (5); original 911S front brakes, original tinted glass, original rear
window defroster, original carpet; original driver's manual, warranty book, targa top cover and bag,
tool kit; original chrome horn grills, original Porsche rear deck letters,
and original gold 911E rear deck emblem.
In 1990 the body was professionally disassembled, taken down to bare metal, painted completely, and reassembled with all new rubber and that is the paint in today's photos (all photos are 2008). The engine compartment grill was painted black and the horn grills, 911E emblem, and Porsche letters on the rear deck were replace with black ones (originals go with car). The paint and body are in excellent condition. A custom car cover and bra go with car. The car was inspected in 2/08 and battery corrosion was discovered in the right side of the front suspension pan. The pan was professionally replaced. Photos include before (with the gas tank out) and after of the suspension pan.
Here is some of the maintenance (I have included only the latest of recurring items):
Date Description
08/75 Replaced self-leveling
front end with 911S A arms & struts at 43,085 miles
09/79 Replaced clutch at 74,898 miles
01/80 Transmission rebuild (synchros, gears, bearings) &
new distributer at 80,000 (approx) miles
12/82 Rebuild engine top end (heads, pistons, & cylinders
disassembled, valves ground, piston rings & valve guides replaced) at
101,314 miles
09/85 Koni shocks front & rear at 116,597 miles
10/89 Targa top
redone
05/90 Replaced injection pump belt & throttle linkage at
125,537
06/92 Replaced engine oil hoses at 129,633 miles
04/93 Replaced tie rod ends at 130,000 miles
07/99 Replaced two conventional batteries with single no leak
Optima battery
08/99 Replaced alternator at 136,005 miles
06/02 Replace ignition control unit, remove Ungo, replace
coil, tune and 60k major service at 137,390 miles
10/02 Replace tires with 4 Dunlop Sport A2 tires
09/03 Replace starter, ignition switch, chain tensioner with
latest oil-fed version at 138,551 miles
10/03 Replace window felt & hand brake boot, recover dash,
rear deck & visors
08/05 Install Permatune Electronic Ignition, Permatune Ignitor,
coil, hood struts, door stop, pedal pads & floor mats at 141,230 miles
02/08 Lube, oil, filter at 141,200 miles
04/08 Replace suspension pan, fuel tank support, gas tank
seal, fuel hose, brake master cylinder at 141,372 miles
The car runs exceptionally strong and handles well. The transmission and clutch are smooth with no issues. After a hard run in the heat the engine will leak about a silver dollar size spot of oil and stop. Brakes function well and have no issues. All gauges function well except for the clock which quit in 2007. The door pockets were removed and flat upholstered where they were. The speakers were in the door pockets and haven't been reinstalled. The JBL speakers will go with the car. I have the rear seat belts, but they are not installed. The driver's side original carpet has a little wear and new carpets are over the front carpets on both sides. There is no engine compartment sound pad.
The car was in one accident in 1981 involving the right front. I went to a prominent body shop specializing in Porsches and the damage was repaired to my satisfaction. To give you an idea of the extent of the repair, the replaced parts were: front bumper, right front fender, and misc small parts and trim.
I believe the car to be one of the best Porsche 911 examples of its vintage as the photos that follow will hopefully demonstrate. The price is $40,000.
The car is at my home in Placerville, CA and I (Ron Williams) can be reached at 530-306-1182 (cell) or ron@metatelabs.com.
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